Consultant, Cardiology

Dr. Najeeb Ullah Sofi

Personal Info

Dr. Najeeb is an interventional cardiologist based in Srinagar, dedicated to evidence-based medicine. Specializing in coronary artery disease and structural heart disease, he also manages a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. He completed his MBBS at JNMC (AMU) and his Internal Medicine residency at SKIMS before training in cardiology at LPS Institute of Cardiology, Kanpur. Dr. Najeeb has served as an Assistant Professor of Cardiology and was recognized with a gold medal as the top DM student in his cohort. His expertise includes angiography, angioplasties, pacemaker and ICD implantation, and various non-invasive cardiac tests such as echocardiography and stress echo.

SPECIALITY/DEPARTMENT:

Consultant, Cardiology

EDUCATION:
  • M.B.B.S (JNMC, Aligarh Muslim University)
  • M.D Medicine (SKIMS)
  • D.M Cardiology (LPS Institute of Cardiology, Kanpur)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • 6+ years of expertise
  • Internal Medicine Specialist at Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
  • Assistant  Professor Of Cardiology at LPS Institute of Cardiology, Kanpur
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
  • Central Line Insertion
  • Temporary Pacing
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • TMT Interpretation
  • Echocardiography (including Pediatric and Stress)
  • Coronary & Peripheral Angiography (Radial/Femoral)
  • Angioplasty (Radial/Femoral)
  • Pacemaker and AICD Implantation
  • Advanced Cardiac Procedures (BMV / BPV, PDA Device Closure, Balloon Dilatation in Takayasu Arteritis, PTRA, Coil Embolization)
  • Catheter-guided Thrombolysis of Pulmonary Embolism
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Structural Heart Disease
MEMBERSHIPS:
  • Member of the Cardiological Society of India
  • International Associate of the American College of Cardiology
  • Early Career Member of the American Heart Association (AHA)
AWARDS:
  • Gold Medalist in DM (Cardiology) Program in 2021
  • Ranked 1st in the Cardiology Fellowship Exit Exam
  • Secured 104th rank in the Cardiology Fellowship Eligibility Exam in India
  • Ranked 2nd in the rigorous Internal Medicine Residency Exit Exam
  • Ranked among top 10 performers throughout medical school
PUBLICATIONS:
  • 15+ publications in reputed journals
  • Role of thiamine supplementation in patients with heart failure – An Indian perspective. Sofi, N.U. et al. Journal of Indian College of Cardiology, 2015.
  • Balloon Deflection Technique for Stent Delivery in Impassable Situations During PCI. Kumar, P. et al. Cardiology Research, 2021.
  • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease as an Independent Risk Factor for Carotid Atherosclerosis. Rasool A et al. Brain Circ, 2017.
  • Transverse Myelitis in a patient with Primary  AntiPhospholipid Syndrome. Dar W.R. et al. Neurology India, 2015.
  • Portal Vein Thrombosis: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management- A Review. Dar W.R. et al. Medico Research Chronicles, 2015.
  • Secondary Parkinsonism due to Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome—a case report. Dar W.R. et al. Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2015.
AVAILABILITY:
  • Wednesday 3.00 P.M – 5.00 P.M
  • Friday 2.00 P.M – 5.00 P.M
  • Saturday 10 A.M – 5.00 P.M

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