Dr. Nilesh K Oswal

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Nilesh K Oswal is a consultant in pediatric cardiology for more than 12 years now. He has obtained an MRCPCH from the Royal College of Pediatric and child health. In 1992, Dr. Oswal went onto complete his MBBS in Medicine from the B.J. Medical College, India. In 1998, he completed his D Pared in Medicine from Gujarat University. In 2000, he obtained an MD (Doctor of Medicine) from Gujarat University, India. In 2002, he completed his Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology in Medicine from the Madras Medical Mission, Madras, India. In addition to all these, Dr. Oswal earned an MRCPCH from the Royal College of Pediatric and child health. He earned a CCT-UK (Pediatric Cardiology).

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Nilesh K Oswal has a keen interest in pediatric interventional cardiology and adult congenital heart disease. Moreover, his special interest lies in interventional cardiac catheterization for congenital heart disease such as PDA device closure, VSD device closure, ASD device closure, balloon dilatation of pulmonary valve, aortic valve, PA branches, coarctation of the aorta, stenting of PA branches, coarctation of the aorta, inserting a temporary and permanent pacemaker, PPVI, and more.

Conditons treated by Dr. Nilesh K Oswal

We have outlined for you the many cardiac conditions in children for which you must visit Dr. Nilesh K Oswal

• Atrial Septal Defect
• Patent Foramen Ovale
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Heart conditions in children call for immediate intervention and should not be left unattended for long. 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. The word congenital refers to a condition which is ‘beginning at and continuing since birth’ and it fits especially with structural heart defects in children.

Signs and symptoms to look after before consulting Dr Nilesh K Oswal

There are several signs and symptoms linked to pediatric cardiac conditions like,

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

If your child is having rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat then they most probably have a heart condition and it is important to get it checked. Congenital heart defects lead to more complications such as:

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 Nilesh K Oswal

Although pediatric cardiologists diagnose and medically treat heart conditions, sometimes they perform few invasive procedures. The doctor's operating hours are 6 days a week, 9 am to 6 pm with Sunday an off day.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Nilesh K Oswal

We bring to you the names of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Nilesh K Oswal:

• Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair

The doctor also manages conditions in patients and undertakes medical treatments as mentioned below:

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

The doctor treats heart and blood vessel conditions and surgery if needed is done a team which includes congenital cardiac surgeon or heart (cardiothoracic) surgeon with the pediatric cardiologist.