Dr. Muthu Jothi

Doctor Profile Overview

One of the finest Cardiologist in New Delhi, India, Dr. Muthu Jothi has worked with several world class multidisciplinary hospitals over the years. A doctor with outstanding credentials, the doctor is known to guarantee efficiency and safety when performing different kinds of procedures as he keeps abreast of latest developments in his specialty. The specialist holds a very degree of experience with over 21 years of experience. Some of the most common conditions the surgeon deals with are Transient ischemic attacks, Blocked Arteries, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Stroke

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Muthu Jothi is a pediatric cardiac surgeon and a thoracic (chest) surgeon in Sarita Vihar, Delhi, with 26 years of expertise. Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Sarita Vihar, Delhi, is where Dr. Muthu Jothi practices. He earned his MCh - Thoracic Surgery from Madras Medical College in Chennai in 1995, his MS - General Surgery from Chandigarh's Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in 1992, and his MBBS from Madras Medical College in Chennai in 1987. The specialist has practiced at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London for 3 years, at Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS trust, London for 6 years. He is also well trained in adult Paediatric cardiothoracic surgery as well as Heart and heart-lung transplantation. He has worked for 18 years as a Paediatric Cardiac surgeon.

Availability for Teleconsultation with Dr. Muthu Jothi

• Dr. Muthu Jothi understands the value of money, travel time, and quality care, thus he uses teleconsultations to keep in touch with his patients on a frequent basis.
• Because the specialist is fluent in English, connecting with him via teleconsultation will be quite convenient for patients from varied geographies.
• Dr. Jothi proactively delivered back-to-back consultations to his patients during the pandemic emergency, while keeping the esteem of covid rules.
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• The strong academic background as well as research experience of Dr. Jothi has given an impetus to the specialised knowledge applied by him towards treating patients.
• His extensive experience as Pediatric Cardiac surgeon with numerous success stories makes him the best choice as a specialist.
• With the use of Online Doctor Consultation with Dr. Muthu Jothi, one may get answers to all of their questions before deciding to travel abroad for treatment.

Contribution to medical science

Dr. Jothi is a member of the Indian Association of Cardiac Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons. Radial Approach Angiography, Pacemaker Implantation, Patent Ductus Arteriosus Device Closure, Cardio Thoracic Surgery, and Peripheral Angioplasty are just a few of the services that the specialist provides. The specialist has a rich research and publications repertoire with having published over 50 papers in various journals. His awards and achievements include a Gold Medallist in Anatomy, Surgery, University Topper in MCh examination and he is the recipient of many awards for undertaking free heart surgeries.

Conditons treated by Dr. Muthu Jothi

Dr. Muthu Jothi can definitely be referred for these cardiac conditions in children:

• Blocked Arteries
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Transient ischemic attacks
• Stroke

Heart conditions are a cause for serious concern not just in adults but especially so in children as they have their whole life ahead of them. Heart conditions in children are either linked to the electrical system which is responsible for the heartbeat and also structural ones which are present from birth. Congenital heart defects are the ones which the child is born with, it is a structural defect.

Signs and symptoms to look after before consulting Dr Muthu Jothi

Please find here some of the many signs and symptoms referring to pediatric cardiac conditions:

• Pale skin
• Blue colour around the lips and blue skin (cyanosis)
• Difficulty feeding (especially becoming sweaty during feeds)
• Poor growth
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath

Two of the most characteristic symptoms of heart conditions in children are rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat. Further complications can arise because of congenital heart defects like:

1. Hindrance in growth and development
2. Repeated respiratory tract infections (RTIs) infections of the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs
3. Heart infection (endocarditis)
4. Pulmonary hypertension
5. Heart failure

The onset of symptoms is relative to the severity of the issue, in more severe cases the symptoms develop early on whereas sometimes they start showing in the teenage or early adulthood years.

Operating Hours of Dr Muthu Jothi

Pediatric cardiologist are not surgeons but may perform some invasive procedures. The operating hours of the doctor are from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday only.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Muthu Jothi

Dr. Muthu Jothi performs the following kinds of procedures.

• PDA Closure
• Device Closure of ASD (Amplatzer Septal Occluder)
• Balloon Angioplasty

Medical treatments and management of conditions in patients are also recommended by the doctor like:

1. Arrhythmia treatments (radiofrequency ablation therapy, pacemakers and defibrillator management)
2. Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS)
3. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
4. Cardiac emergencies
5. Prescribing medications and suggesting lifestyle changes

It is heart (cardiothoracic) surgeon or congenital cardiac surgeon who perform the procedure with the doctor as a team.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MS
• Mch

Past Experiences

• Senior Consultant - Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, 2010
• Consultant - Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children