Dr. Thomas Alexander, a renowned interventional cardiologist and Senior Consultant Cardiologist at KMCH, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 11th Annual Conference of the Tamil Nadu Interventional Council (TIC 2026). The award recognizes his exceptional leadership, pioneering work with the STEMI Project in India, and over three decades of dedicated service to cardiovascular medicine.
The award ceremony took place during the annual flagship conference, held from July 17 to July 19, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Chennai. The honor was formally presented by the Hon’ble Speaker of Tamil Nadu, Mr. J.C.D. Prabhakar, and Dr. K.G. Arunraj, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Dr. Alexander has authored over 30 research papers published in leading international medical journals, including the International Journal of Cardiology, the British Medical Journal (BMJ), and Paediatric Cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the Indian College of Cardiology (FICC), and the Cardiological Society of India (FCSI).
According to Dr. Nalla G. Palaniswami, Chairman & Managing Director of KMCH, “This award is a well-deserved recognition of Dr. Thomas Alexander’s selfless dedication to medicine and his visionary work with STEMI systems of care across India. His relentless pursuit of excellence has saved countless lives and elevated the standards of cardiology in our country.”
Dr. Arun N. Palaniswami, Executive Director of KMCH, added, “Dr. Alexander’s journey is a beacon of commitment, clinical expertise, and compassionate care. Beyond his remarkable technical skills as an interventional cardiologist, his leadership in clinical research and public health initiatives has empowered a new generation of medical professionals. We are proud to have him leading our cardiology team.”
The Lifetime Achievement Award at TIC 2026 reaffirms Dr. Alexander’s lifelong commitment to improving cardiac healthcare access and outcomes across India.
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