Dr. Abhishek Kumar
Interventional Cardiologist
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Dr. Abhishek Kumar is an interventional cardiologist in Wigan, England.
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Episode # 23 • 03 Feb 2026
Understanding DEB in Coronary Interventions: Techniques & Outcomes
Are drug-eluting balloons (DEBs) the best way to treat in-stent restenosis? In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, host and interventional cardiologist Dr. Sameh Sayfo takes a closer look at the evolving applications of coronary DEBs with two esteemed guests from the UK, Dr. Mohammad Alkhalil and Dr. Abhishek Kumar.
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Dr Abhishek Kumar is a highly skilled consultant interventional cardiologist based in Wigan. With over 20 years’ experience, Dr Kumar is a leading expert in all aspects of chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, heart failure, angina, and high blood pressure (hypertension). Dr Kumar currently sees private patients via e-Consultation.
Dr Kumar originally qualified from the University of Delhi in 2001 before relocating to the UK. Since then, Dr Kumar has been appointed a consultant interventional cardiologist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, where he also serves as clinical director and as the research lead for the whole medical division. Dr Kumar provides cardiology services at Manchester Royal Infirmary, as well, since 2017.
Dr Kumar, who is on the GMC’s (General Medical Council) specialist registrar for cardiology, is also a dedicated trainer recognised by the GMC.
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