Distinguished service and long-standing cardiology leadership.
Dr. (Col) Balvir Kalra is a highly respected cardiologist based in Gurugram, with more than 45 years of medical experience. He served 22 years in the Indian Army as a cardiologist — responsible for the cardiac health of Army personnel, officers, Generals, Brigadiers, and the President of India. He retired at the rank of Colonel, one of the most trusted cardiologists in the Indian military medical establishment.
After the Army, Dr. Kalra served as Senior Consultant Cardiology at MP Heart Institute, Greater Kailash (1998–2005); Chief Medical Officer at Aviva Life Insurance (2002–2017); Visiting Consultant at Apollo Hospitals (2001–2008); and Senior Consultant Cardiology at Apollo Clinic, Gurgaon — before joining Artemis Hospital, Gurugram as Associate Chief – Cardiology (NIC).
His expertise spans Clinical, Non-Invasive, and Invasive Cardiology. He is known for his calm manner in crisis, his insistence on identifying root causes rather than suppressing symptoms, and his preference for conservative, evidence-led treatment — avoiding unnecessary interventions wherever possible.
"He has been our family cardiologist for over 30 years. His solutions are always holistic — he encourages lifestyle changes to reduce dependence on strong medicines."— M Soni, Patient