India, July 11 -- By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington DC [US], July 11 (ANI): Indian-American doctor Samin K Sharma has been appointed Chief of Clinical Cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, one of the top positions in the field at a leading US medical institution.

Dr Sharma, an interventional cardiology specialist, has worked in complex coronary care at Mount Sinai for more than three decades. In his new role, he will oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day clinical operations of the hospital's cardiology division.

Mount Sinai described him as a "world-renowned" figure in the field, citing his contributions to patient care and medical innovation over the course of his career.

Sharma's appointment has been welcomed by organi...