Cardiology · Apollo Clinic Jabalpur

Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma

Dr. Ravi Shankar Sharma · Cardiologist

M.D. MedicinePostgraduate medical qualification
D.M. CardiologyAIIMS New Delhi
FICPProfessional credential

Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma, also known as Dr. Ravi Shankar Sharma, is a senior cardiology academic and clinician with decades of experience in teaching, research, academic leadership and cardiovascular care. His qualifications include M.D. (Medicine), D.M. (Cardiology) from AIIMS New Delhi and FICP.

Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma+91 78801 21302Apollo Clinic, near IDBI Bank, Wright Town, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482002
AIIMS New DelhiCardiac EchoColor DopplerCoronary AngiographyPacemaker
Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma (Dr. Ravi Shankar Sharma), Cardiologist at Apollo Clinic Jabalpur

About Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma

Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma, also known as Dr. Ravi Shankar Sharma, has a long professional career spanning cardiology, postgraduate teaching, independent research, academic supervision and medical administration. His career includes 36 years of research experience, 31 years as faculty at NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, and leadership responsibilities within the cardiology section of Government Medical College, Jabalpur.

Qualifications

  • MedicinePostgraduate qualification in Medicine.
  • Cardiology · AIIMS New DelhiD.M. (Cardiology) from AIIMS, New Delhi.
  • Professional credentialFICP is among his professional credentials.

Career Highlights

  • Research experienceIndependent research and postgraduate research guidance form a major part of his academic career.
  • Faculty · NSCB Medical College, JabalpurLong-term teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
  • Postgraduate guidanceMore than 120 postgraduate students were guided as main guide and co-guide.
  • Former Vice-ChancellorFormer Vice-Chancellor, M.P. Medical Science University.
Cardiology expertise

Clinical and procedural areas associated with Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma

His areas of cardiology expertise include the following clinical and procedural fields. Procedure availability at Apollo Clinic Jabalpur should be confirmed before visiting because some interventions may require hospital-based facilities.

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Cardiac Echo

Cardiac echocardiography is one of his areas of cardiology expertise.

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Color Doppler

Heart and vascular Color Doppler / Doppler assessment is an area of expertise.

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Coronary Angiography

Coronary angiography is an area of special expertise.

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Angioplasty

Angioplasty is an area of special expertise.

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Pacemaker Implantation

Pacemaker implantation is an area of special expertise.

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Cardiovascular Clinical Assessment

His teaching, research and publication record includes heart sounds, murmurs, hypertension, coronary artery disease and rhythm-related work.

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Postgraduate Cardiology Teaching

His academic career includes examination, teaching and research-guidance responsibilities for undergraduate and postgraduate medical trainees.

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Research & Scientific Projects

His academic work includes original research planning, execution and observation-based scientific projects.

At Apollo Clinic Jabalpur

Cardiology consultation supported by clinic-based cardiac diagnostics

Apollo Clinic Jabalpur separately lists ECG, TMT, 2D Echo, Holter Monitoring, ABPM and Cardiac Marker Blood Tests among its current diagnostic services. Whether a specific test is appropriate is decided clinically; availability should be confirmed before travel.

ECG room at Apollo Clinic Jabalpur
ECG testingClinic-based electrocardiography is available as a separate diagnostic service.
Diagnostic room at Apollo Clinic Jabalpur
Cardiac diagnostic supportSelected cardiac investigations may support consultation when clinically advised.
Consultation room at Apollo Clinic Jabalpur
Consultation & reviewPrevious reports, symptoms, medicines and current risk factors can be reviewed during consultation.
Teaching, research & administration

Academic and professional career

His career combines faculty service, AIIMS experience, postgraduate supervision, cardiology administration and university leadership.

31 years as faculty at NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur31 years of teaching experience as faculty.
AIIMS New Delhi experienceTwo years as RMO Medicine / Senior Resident and two years of research experience at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Cardiology section leadershipLong administrative experience as Consultant In-Charge of the Cardiology Section of Government Medical College, Jabalpur.
Undergraduate and postgraduate examinerExaminer responsibilities in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
More than 120 postgraduate students guidedMore than 120 postgraduate students guided as main guide and co-guide.
Former Vice-ChancellorFormer Vice-Chancellor of M.P. Medical Science University.
Research & innovation

Selected research and innovation

His research and innovation work spans heart-sound assessment, cardiovascular measurement, devised instruments and other scientific topics.

Heart-sound and murmur assessment

His research includes objective grading and measurement of heart sounds and murmurs, with work published in The Lancet in 1981 and the Indian Heart Journal in 1983.

Impulse measurement of heart force contractions

Instrument-related cardiovascular work was published in the Indian Heart Journal in 1983.

New type of stethoscope

His new stethoscope design was published in JAPI in 1999 and 2015.

Cardiovascular research themes

His cardiovascular research includes hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, risk-factor assessment and cardiovascular screening.

Cardiovascular risk markers

His cardiovascular risk-marker research includes sleep patterns, neck circumference, waist circumference, hip-neck ratio and coronary calcium score.

Safety-related invention

A ceiling-fan suicide-prevention device was presented at APICON 2015 and appeared in the Indian Patent Journal in September 2013.

Publications & conferences

Extensive academic publication and conference record

His academic work includes 42 publication and research entries along with an extensive conference history. The main themes are grouped below for readability.

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Heart sounds & murmurs

His published work includes objective measurement, grading and clinical methods involving heart sounds and murmurs.

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Hypertension

His hypertension research includes non-pharmacological management, blood-pressure patterns and other clinical observations.

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Ischaemic & coronary heart disease

His work includes IHD risk factors, coronary disease in diabetes, long-term CAD modification and follow-up of significant CAD.

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Rhythm & atrial fibrillation

His academic work includes arrhythmia-related research and an M.D. thesis on a clinical study of atrial fibrillation.

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Risk-screening observations

His research includes sleep patterns, neck circumference, waist circumference, hip-neck ratio and cardiovascular screening observations.

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Clinical methods

Several entries concern new clinical methods, stethoscope design and objective grading approaches.

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Conference presentations

Conference participation includes APICON, CSI, MP API and Association of Physicians of India meetings, with papers presented and sessions chaired.

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Scientific participation

He has participated in scientific conferences, CMEs and symposia, including guest-speaker and chairing responsibilities.

Selected meetings: APICON 2004 Hyderabad; CSI Annual Conference Kolkata 2003; MP API Conference Jabalpur 2000; Cardiological Society of India Bangalore 1996; Association of Physicians of India Annual Conference Calcutta 1999; MP State API Meet Jabalpur 1998; API Guwahati 1993; and API Jabalpur 1990.

Books & editorial work

Books and authored work

His authored and editorial work spans medical, educational and general-interest subjects.

Clinical Methods in Cardiology

A cardiology book published by Jaypee Publications, Delhi.

Hridaya Mitra

One of his book and editorial works.

Acquired Twins

A medical science-fiction novel.

Therapeutic Benefits of Gayatri Mantra

One of his authored works.

Patient guidance

When a cardiology consultation may be useful

A cardiologist may be consulted for persistent or recurrent cardiovascular symptoms, abnormal test findings or cardiovascular risk-factor assessment.

Chest discomfort, pressure or exertional chest symptoms
Breathlessness with activity or unexplained reduction in exercise tolerance
Palpitations, irregular heartbeat or recurrent fast/slow pulse concerns
Dizziness, fainting or near-fainting episodes
High blood pressure that is difficult to control or needs specialist review
Abnormal ECG, TMT, 2D Echo, Holter or other cardiac test needing interpretation
Known coronary artery disease or prior cardiac procedure requiring follow-up
Diabetes, cholesterol, family history or multiple cardiovascular risk factors
Leg swelling or other symptoms where a cardiac cause needs evaluation
Severe or new chest pain, collapse, marked breathlessness, stroke-like symptoms or another medical emergency requires urgent emergency care rather than waiting for a routine clinic appointment.
Patient FAQs

Common questions before a cardiology appointment

What are Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma’s qualifications?

Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma holds M.D. (Medicine), D.M. (Cardiology) from AIIMS New Delhi and FICP.

Is Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma also Dr. Ravi Shankar Sharma?

Yes. Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma is also known as Dr. Ravi Shankar Sharma, so both names are shown on this profile.

What are his main areas of cardiology expertise?

His areas of expertise include Cardiac Echo, Color Doppler of the heart and vascular Doppler, Coronary Angiography, Angioplasty and Pacemaker implantation.

What should I bring to a cardiology consultation?

Bring previous ECGs, Echo/TMT/Holter reports, angiography or procedure records if available, a current medicine list, recent laboratory reports and relevant discharge summaries. This is general visit guidance.

Are angiography, angioplasty or pacemaker implantation performed at Apollo Clinic Jabalpur?

These are areas of the doctor’s expertise, but this page does not claim that every hospital-level procedure is performed at the clinic. Please call the clinic to confirm the appropriate consultation, diagnostic pathway or referral arrangement.

How can I book Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma?

Call +91 78801 21302 for appointment and enquiry. Current consultation timing should be confirmed before visiting.

Need a cardiology consultation in Jabalpur?

Book Prof. Dr. R. S. Sharma (Dr. Ravi Shankar Sharma) at Apollo Clinic Jabalpur and confirm the current OPD timing before your visit.

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Doctor availability and consultation timings can change. Please call the clinic to confirm the current appointment slot before visiting.

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