Best Cardiologists in Meerut

Cardiologists in Meerut at a glance

Quick facts about Meerut and its healthcare system. Hospital, bed and doctor figures are estimates scaled from state and national data, because no public source counts them city by city.

Meerut has an estimated 1.9 million (19 lakh) residents in 2025, based on the UN's 2024 World Population Prospects urban-area estimate. That makes it number 38 among the 100 largest cities in this directory, and falls in our Mid (1-2M) size band. At the assumed growth of 2.2% a year, it would reach about 2.1 million by 2030, so demand for cardiologists and every other speciality is likely to keep rising.

Scaling Uttar Pradesh's 1.25 beds per 1,000 people (the India-wide figure is about 1.39) to the city's population gives roughly 2,300 hospital beds in Meerut, including about 120 ICU beds, spread across an estimated 140 hospitals (about 38 public and 100 private). That is about 800 residents for every bed and around 16 beds per hospital on average. Measured against the WHO's often-quoted benchmark of 3 beds per 1,000 people, the city would need roughly 3,300 more beds, which is one reason private clinics and hospitals carry so much of the load.

The same national ratio of one practising doctor per 811 people suggests about 2,300 practising doctors across all systems of medicine in Meerut, supported by around 4,200 nurses and midwives. A cardiologist is one of many specialities within that total. Specialist head-counts are not published city by city, so these figures show scale, not how many cardiologists practise in Meerut.

On health outcomes, Uttar Pradesh's infant mortality rate is 35 per 1,000 live births (2024), above the national figure of 24, and modelled life expectancy is about 69.6 years against roughly 72 for India; these are state-wide measures, not city measurements. About 73% of hospital beds in Uttar Pradesh are private, so most people weigh private cardiologists against government outpatient departments. This page lists 1 cardiologist for Meerut, and 14 other cities in Uttar Pradesh have their own cardiologist page below.

General information compiled from public sources (MoHFW, SRS 2024, CDDEP / One Health Trust, UN WPP 2024, Census 2011); estimates, not official counts, and not medical advice. Listings marked "Online Verified" come from public online sources: please confirm details with the provider.

What cardiologists in Meerut treat

The list below shows what a cardiologist commonly treats. Your own case may need a different approach, which the doctor will explain after examining you.

Also searched as: heart doctor, heart specialist, angioplasty doctor, cardiac care.

When to see a cardiologist in Meerut

• Chest discomfort on exertion
• Breathlessness, palpitations or fainting
• A family history of early heart disease
• Diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol
• Swelling of the feet with tiredness

How to choose a cardiologist in Meerut

1. Check the qualification: MBBS, MD (Medicine) and DM or DNB (Cardiology).
2. Verify registration with the NMC / State Medical Council register (look for a DM or DNB in Cardiology) and note the registration number.
3. Ask how long the clinic has treated the condition you have, not just how long the doctor has practised.
4. Read recent patient feedback on more than one platform, and be wary of identical glowing reviews.
5. Check practical details: location, clinic hours, appointment system, and whether emergency back-up exists if something goes wrong.

Healthcare in Meerut: the bigger picture

Using state-level data scaled to its population, Meerut is estimated to have about 2,300 hospital beds across roughly 140 hospitals, including around 120 ICU beds. Uttar Pradesh state averages about 1.3 hospital beds per 1,000 people, close to the India-wide figure of roughly 1.4. About 73% of beds in Uttar Pradesh are in the private sector, so many patients choose between private clinics and government hospitals depending on cost and the kind of care needed.

Major hospitals and teaching institutions often associated with Meerut include LLRM Medical College. Availability of Cardiologist services varies by department and by day, so check outpatient timings directly before visiting. (This list is general knowledge, not a complete or verified directory, and includes both public and private institutions.)

For context on health outcomes in Uttar Pradesh: the state infant mortality rate is 35 per 1,000 live births (2024), higher than the national figure of 24, and modelled life expectancy is about 69.6 years, below the national estimate of 72. These are state-wide figures, not city measurements.

Across all systems of medicine, Meerut is estimated to have around 2,300 practising doctors at the national ratio of one per 811 people. Specialist numbers are not published by city, so a cardiologist's qualification and registration are the best things to verify.

Before you visit: what to carry

• Bring earlier ECGs, echo and angiography reports
• Note when the discomfort occurs and how long it lasts
• Wear comfortable clothes if a treadmill test is planned