Gurpreet Kochar, MD

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Gurpreet Kochar, who serves patients in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.

Recognized as a top cardiologist, Dr. Kochar is committed to delivering quality care to his patients at his private practice in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, which he established in 1992. He treats conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, stroke, arrhythmia, heart block, heart attack, atherosclerosis, heart diseases, blood clot, high cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), unstable angina, and acute coronary syndrome. 

Very well respected in the medical community, he also holds privileges at several local hospitals, including Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Springfield Hospital, Taylor Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and Mercy Catholic Medical Center – Mercy Fitzgerald Campus.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from Dayanand Medical College in India in 1978. Furthering his training, he completed residencies at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Ashington Hospital, Christian Medical School, Dayanand Medical College, Royal Devon Exeter Hospital, and Shotley Bridge Hospital. This was followed by fellowship training in cardiology at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia and Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Campus.

Considered an expert in all areas of cardiology, Dr. Kochar has over 40 years of experience in his field. He is a member of the American Heart Association and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Kochar has been the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), Patients’ Choice Award (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018), and Top 10 Doctor – Metro Area (2014).

On a more personal note, he speaks both English and Hindi. 

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