Veteran Pune Cardiologist Dr Shirish Hiremath Dies at 75; Performed Over 40,000 Angioplasties
Pune, 30th Octobr 2026: Veteran cardiologist Dr Shirish Hiremath, 75, former president of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI), passed away at his residence in Sopan Baug on Thursday night at around 9 pm following a prolonged illness.
Dr Hiremath, who had over four decades of experience in treating heart diseases, was known for his contributions to interventional cardiology and his work at several leading medical institutions in Pune. His demise has been mourned by the medical fraternity.
According to his colleagues, Dr Hiremath had been unwell for nearly two years. He had been battling cancer for the past few years, Ruby Hall Clinic Chairman and Managing Trustee Dr Purvez K Grant said in an official statement mourning his death.
Dr Grant said Dr Hiremath played an instrumental role in establishing Ruby Hall Clinic’s reputation in cardiology at the global level. He highlighted the veteran cardiologist’s contributions to the specialty over several decades and his dedication to patient care.
“Beyond his professional accomplishments, he was known for his kindness, compassion and caring nature, and touched countless lives along the way,” Dr Grant said.
Describing his death as an irreparable loss to the institution and the medical fraternity, Dr Grant said Dr Hiremath would be remembered for both his professional contributions and the warmth and humanity he brought to his interactions with people.
Dr Hiremath completed his MBBS and MD from B J Medical College, Pune, followed by a DM in Cardiology. He began his career in cardiac care at Joshi Hospital, Pune, in 1982. He subsequently worked with several medical institutions in the city, including Ruby Hall Clinic, where he also served as Director of the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory.
During his career spanning more than 40 years, he performed over 40,000 angioplasties and more than one lakh angiographies. He was also involved in treating patients suffering heart attacks, promoting advanced medical technologies and improving the early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.
His expertise in angiography and angioplasty, along with his efforts to raise awareness about heart health, earned him recognition in the medical community.
Ruby Hall Clinic expressed condolences to his family, colleagues and loved ones, remembering him for his professional legacy and compassionate approach to patient care.
