Prof. (Dr.) Shridhar Dwivedi is a distinguished Senior Consultant Cardiologist at the National Heart Institute with decades of experience in clinical cardiology, preventive cardiology, medical education, and research. He is the Founder Dean and Principal, and Professor of Medicine & Preventive Cardiology at Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (HIMSR), Jamia Hamdard. He also served as the Head of the Department of Medicine & Preventive Cardiology at University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) and GTB Hospital, Delhi.

Prof. (Dr.) Dwivedi is credited with establishing the first formal Preventive Cardiology Clinic at GTB Hospital and HIMSR, pioneering a comprehensive approach to cardiovascular disease prevention in India. His primary areas of expertise include hypertension, premature coronary artery disease, cardiovascular risk assessment, prevention of heart attacks in young adults, tobacco cessation, executive health check-ups, and lifestyle modification. He has also conducted extensive work on the role of medicinal plants, yoga, and other complementary approaches in cardiovascular health.

An accomplished academician and researcher, Dr. Dwivedi has authored over 250 research papers and scientific abstracts published in leading national and international journals. Dr. Dwivedi is widely recognized as an outstanding teacher, clinician, researcher, cardiac health activist, and noted Hindi writer on health-related topics.