Your Trusted EP Partner Across Western India
HRHF Clinic accepts referrals for the full spectrum of Electrophysiology and Heart Failure Interventions from cardiologists across Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.
Why Cardiologists Refer to HRHF Clinic ?
HRHF Clinic was built around a single commitment: to bring the highest standard of EP and Heart Failure care to patients across Western India — and to give referring cardiologists a partner they can trust completely. Dr. Rajesh Dhopeshwarkar has trained at AIIMS New Delhi, holds the FHRS credential, and has spent two decades building one of the highest-volume independent EP programmes in the country. We believe that the outcomes your patients achieve depend directly on Expertise, Experience and the Technology that we offer.
When you refer to HRHF Clinic, your patient is in the hands of a specialist whose entire practice is built around the condition you are referring for.
Three Commitments to Every Referring Physician
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Direct Access to Dr. Dhopeshwarkar
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Complete Documentation, Every Time
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Your Patient Relationship Is Respected
How to Refer — Four Simple Steps
We have designed our referral pathway to be as frictionless as possible. Most referrals are confirmed and scheduled within 48 hours.
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Contact Us Directly
Call +91 96571 38400 or use the referral form below. For complex cases, WhatsApp or call Dr. Dhopeshwarkar directly for a pre-referral case discussion. We do not require a formal letter before initial contact.
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Share Clinical Summary
Send a brief clinical summary — diagnosis, relevant investigations (ECG, Holter, echo, prior procedure reports), and your clinical question. Email or WhatsApp accepted. We acknowledge all referrals within the same working day.
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Patient Appointment Confirmed
We contact the patient directly to schedule the consultation or procedure. We keep you informed of the appointment date. For urgent cases, same-week scheduling is routinely available.
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Full Feedback Report Returned to You
After every consultation and procedure, we send a complete report to the referring physician — including diagnosis, procedure performed, device details where applicable, discharge summary, and follow-up plan. Your patient returns to your ongoing care.
How to Refer — Four Simple Steps
We have designed our referral pathway to be as frictionless as possible. Most referrals are confirmed and scheduled within 48 hours.
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Contact Us Directly
Call +91 96571 38400 or use the referral form below. For complex cases, WhatsApp or call Dr. Dhopeshwarkar directly for a pre-referral case discussion. We do not require a formal letter before initial contact.
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Share Clinical Summary
Send a brief clinical summary — diagnosis, relevant investigations (ECG, Holter, echo, prior procedure reports), and your clinical question. Email or WhatsApp accepted. We acknowledge all referrals within the same working day.
-
Patient Appointment Confirmed
We contact the patient directly to schedule the consultation or procedure. We keep you informed of the appointment date. For urgent cases, same-week scheduling is routinely available.
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Full Feedback Report Returned to You
After every consultation and procedure, we send a complete report to the referring physician — including diagnosis, procedure performed, device details where applicable, discharge summary, and follow-up plan. Your patient returns to your ongoing care.
Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing
A structured one‑year training programme for cardiologists seeking subspecialty competence in electrophysiology — listed in the Heart Rhythm Society's global fellowship repository, and entering its fifth consecutive year.
Internationally Recognised Programme
The HRHF Clinic Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing is listed in the Heart Rhythm Society's global fellowship training repository — one of a very small number of programmes in India to carry this recognition. The Heart Rhythm Society is the world's leading professional organisation for cardiac electrophysiology, and its fellowship registry is the international benchmark for EP training programme standards.
What Our Fellows Say
I was involved in nearly 250 SVT ablation procedures using conventional 2D mapping, in addition to 60–80 cases utilizing 3D mapping. The training also included advanced interventions such as AF ablation, VT ablation, and conduction system pacing. I feel deeply privileged to have trained under Dr. Rajesh Dhopeshwarkar, a highly respected electrophysiologist and an inspiring mentor.
I participated in nearly 300 EP ablation procedures and around 50 cardiac device implantations, including conduction system pacing and CRT. Dr. Dhopeshwarkar's teaching style emphasizes true hands-on training, allowing fellows to develop both technical proficiency and clinical judgment under close guidance. His calm, supportive nature and unwavering dedication to patient care stand out.
I participated in more than 300 SVT ablations and complex procedures including cryoablation for AF, epicardial ablations, and VT storm. I comprehensively learnt newer pacing techniques like LBBAP and LOT-CRT. Dr. Rajesh's teaching philosophy is simple - 'Do it yourself'. His guidance has been instrumental in both my professional life and personal development.
I participated in approximately 250 SVT ablations using conventional 2D mapping, along with 60–80 procedures utilizing 3D mapping. The fellowship offered exposure to advanced procedures such as AF ablation, VT ablation, and conduction system pacing. Dr. Rajesh Dhopeshwarkar was an excellent teacher and mentor.
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Minimum Procedural Numbers
Over the course of twelve months, each fellow assists and progressively performs the following procedures under direct supervision. These are minimum numbers — in practice, fellows at HRHF Clinic routinely exceed them given the centre's procedural volume.
| Procedure Category | Minimum Cases |
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| Conventional Electrophysiologic Studies (EPS) & Radiofrequency Ablation | 250 |
| 3D Electroanatomic Mapping & Complex Arrhythmia Ablation (Carto) | 100 |
| Device Implantation — Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT-P/D, Left Bundle Pacing | 100 |
| Total Minimum Procedures | 450+ |
Who Should Apply
Eligibility Criteria
The HRHF Fellowship is open to cardiologists who hold a DM or DNB in Cardiology from an MCI/NMC‑recognised institution. Applicants must be proficient in the fundamentals of cardiology and catheterisation procedures. We are looking for candidates who are serious about building a career in electrophysiology — not those seeking a credential to supplement a general cardiology practice. The programme is intensive, the case exposure is high, and the expectations are those of a future subspecialist.
Selection Process
Selection is based on a written MCQ examination and a personal interview with Dr. Dhopeshwarkar. Candidates are assessed on clinical knowledge, procedural aptitude, and — critically — patient care ethic and professional conduct. If no applicant meets the required standard in a given cycle, no fellow is appointed. This is not a formality: it has been applied.
What You Will Train In — Minimum Procedural Numbers
Over the course of twelve months, each fellow assists and progressively performs the following procedures under direct supervision. These are minimum numbers — in practice, fellows at HRHF Clinic routinely exceed them given the centre's procedural volume.
| Procedure Category | Minimum Cases |
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| Conventional Electrophysiologic Studies (EPS) & Radiofrequency Ablation | 250 |
| 3D Electroanatomic Mapping & Complex Arrhythmia Ablation (Carto system) | 100 |
| Device Implantation — Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT-P/D, Left Bundle Pacing | 100 |
| Total Minimum Procedures | 350+ |
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Minimum 350+ unique procedures (actual volumes significantly higher due to centre’s high throughput).
The Fellowship Year — January to December
| Period | Focus & Milestones |
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| Jan – Mar | Foundation & Orientation Clinical integration — outpatient clinic, device clinic, ward support. Procedural observation and first assistantships. Weekly academic presentations begin. Logbook initiated. |
| Apr – Jun | Building Procedural Volume Progressive transition to supervised independent procedure performance in conventional EPS and ablation. 3D mapping cases introduced under close supervision. Research project identified and begun. |
| Jul – Sep | Complex Case Exposure 3D mapping and complex ablation — AF, VT, re-do procedures. Device implantation volume builds. Satellite centre visits. Research study data collection. |
| Oct – Nov | Consolidation & Independence Fellow performing procedures with increasing independence. Research study completed and abstract submitted. Competency assessment preparation. |
| December | Competency Assessment & Certification Formal procedural and clinical competency review by programme director. Logbook audit. Fellowship Certificate awarded if competency standards met. Conference presentation if accepted. |
Programme Terms & Support
| Term | Details |
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| Duration | One year — 1st January to 31st December |
| Intake | One fellow per year. Candidates who do not meet the required standard are not admitted — maintaining programme quality. |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹75,000 per month |
| Accommodation | Residence provided in a reasonable locality — or ₹15,000 per month rent allowance where applicable |
| Performance Incentives | Additional work‑based incentives may be available |
| Conference Support | Expenses for national or international conference presentation of research project borne by the programme |
| Logbook | Mandatory procedural logbook maintained throughout the year |
| Certification | Fellowship certificate awarded upon successful competency assessment — not automatic on programme completion |
Experience the Difference
Whether you are a patient seeking advanced care or a referring doctor looking for a trusted partner, we welcome your enquiry.