Dr. Digvijay D. Nalawade
DM (Cardiology), MD (Medicine), MBBS
Dr. Digvijay D Nalawade is an interventional cardiologist with a experience of more than 12 years in field of Cardiology. He completed his DM (Cardiology) from T.N.Medical College & BYL Nair Ch Hospital, Mumbai, MD (Medicine) and MBBS from B.J.Medical College & Sassoon Hospital, Pune.
Dr. Nalawade, a skilled Cardiologist in Baner, specializes in a wide range of diagnostic procedures including treadmill test, Holter monitoring, 2D echocardiography with colour Doppler (adult and pediatric), transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and advanced echocardiographic modalities such as 3D-TEE, stress echocardiography, and strain imaging (GLS Echo).
In terms of interventional cardiology experience, Dr. Nalawade is proficient in performing diagnostic coronary angiography via transfemoral and transradial route, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasties (primary, elective) including complex coronary cases (left main, bifurcation, chronic total occlusion, critical TVD). He also performs advanced imaging and diagnostic procedures, including IVUS, OCT & FFR which optimises angioplasty results. He is skilled to operate on Complex calcific coronary lesions using latest cutting edge technologies like rotational atherectomy (rotablation), orbital atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy.
He performs structural cardiac interventions like therapeutic balloon valvotomies for mitral, pulmonary, and aortic valve, device closure for ASD, PDA, VSD & RSOV. He is also part of Structural cardiac interventions program at Dr D Y Patil hospital, Pimpri Pune wherein latest interventions like TAVI/TAVR (Transcatheter aortic valve implantation/replacement)etc. have been done successfully. These procedures address valve related issues and congenital heart defects without need for open heart surgeries.Additionally, he performs implantation of permanent pacemakers (Single, dual chamber), ICD & CRT. These are devices to tackle the rhythm disturbances of heart. Dr. Digvijay D. Nalawade is also a Professor of Cardiology at Dr. D Y Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune. He has trained superspeciality students seeking admission for DM cardiology course.Dr. Nalawade has received numerous awards and achievements throughout his academic career at zonal, state & national levels. He has published more than 40 publications in both national as well as international journals. He has been part of various health camps and has attended numerous national & international conferences as delegate & faculty.
Overall, Dr. Digvijay Nalawade is a highly skilled and accomplished Cardiologist in Baner who has made significant contributions to the field of cardiology with his extensive knowledge, expertise, and unwavering passion for helping others.