K.K. Aggarwal

Dr. Krishan Kumar Aggarwal was a distinguished cardiologist with over four decades of experience. He served as the Senior Consultant, Physician, and Cardiologist at Moolchand Medcity in New Delhi until 2017. Dr. Aggarwal was also the President of the Heart Care Foundation of India and held prominent positions such as the National President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and President of the Confederation of Medical Association of Asia and Oceania (CMAAO)

Dr. Aggarwal was a pioneer in introducing streptokinase therapy for heart attacks in India and was among the first to use clot-dissolving treatments in acute myocardial infarction. He also introduced the technique of Colour Doppler Echocardiography in India. Throughout his career, he published extensively, contributing to both national and international medical journals.

• Padma Shri (2010): Awarded by the Government of India for his contributions to the field of medicine.
• Dr. B.C. Roy National Award (2005): For outstanding service in the field of Socio-Medical Relief.
• National Science Communication Award: Recognized for his efforts in health education and awareness.

Dr. K. K. Aggarwal, a great teacher of medical science and a doyen of public health, breathed his last on 17 May 2021 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. A true champion from scientific and medical fraternity, he was an Indian physician and cardiologist who was President Confederation of Medical Associations in Asia and Oceania (CMAAO), President of the Heart Care Foundation of India, the Past National President of Indian Medical Association, Secretary General, Indian Medical Association, President of Delhi Medical Association and Indian Medical Association, New Delhi Branch. Until 2017, he served at Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi, as a Senior Consultant, Physician and Cardiologist, and Dean, Board of Medical Education. He received Dr. BC Roy National Award in 2005 which is given for outstanding service in the field of Socio-Medical Relief. Government of India honoured him in 2010 with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, for his contributions to the field of medicine.