Dr. Ashish Katewa

Overview of Dr. Ashish Katewa

With 14 years of experience, Dr. Ashish Katewa is a reputed cardiac surgeon specializing in pediatric cardiac surgeries. He is adept at performing all the latest cardiac treatments owing to his training at respected medical institutes in India and abroad. At present, he is the Director and HOD of the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Department at Amrita Hospitals, Faridabad, Haryana, India. Under his supervision, more than 6000 cardiac surgeries have been performed successfully. After completing his MBBS from SMS Medical College in Jaipur, Rajasthan, he pursued an MS in General Surgery from King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. This was followed by an MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from KGEM, Mumbai, India. To pursue his passion for providing top-notch cardiac care to pediatric patients, Dr. Katewa ventured abroad and completed a Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Fellowship at Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Australia. Though he specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery, Dr. Katewa can also develop effective cardiac treatments for adult congenital heart diseases. His areas of expertise include pediatric and neonatal cardiac surgery, root translocations, pediatric arrhythmia surgery, management of single ventricles, bloodless cardiac surgery, airway surgery, and surgery for dilated cardiomyopathy.

Contribution to medical science by Dr. Ashish Katewa

Dr. Ashish Katewa is well-known in the medical community for his unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled pediatric cardiac care. Some of his most important contributions to his field include:

• Dr. Katewa excels in clinical research and has several publications to his credit. Some of his noteworthy publications include:
  1. Katewa, A., Haranal, M., Madkaiker, A.N. et al. Experience with surgical correction of double outlet of both ventricles. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2023).
  2. Katewa A, Sahu B, Prabhu A, Haranal M. Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection with another major congenital cardiac defect in biventricular hearts. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2023 Feb;31(2):97-101.
  3. Haranal M, Saxena S, Katewa A, Gajjar T. Left atrial appendage: an alternative approach to the mitral valve in neonates and infants with congenital heart diseases. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jan;39(1):98-99.
• Dr. Katewa believes that only quality research should be accessible to everyone. Hence, he serves as a reviewer for the prestigious Journal of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Additionally, he is also a part of the Editorial Board of the Annals of Pediatric Cardiology.
• He is enthusiastic about public health policy and has served as a member of various government advisory committees owing to his incredible expertise and reputation. He was a member of the Governing Council, Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeons, India. Dr. Katewa was also a part of the Medical Advisory Panel, Saloni Heart Foundation, USA.

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Dr. Ashish Katewa

Suffering from cardiac ailments can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life. Prompt and suitable cardiac treatment is essential. Telemedicine allows patients to get in touch with skilled cardiac experts promptly. Some of the reasons why you should consult with Dr. Ashish Katewa include:

• Dr. Ashish Katewa is a well-trained and dedicated cardiac surgeon. His proficiency in a range of advanced cardiac procedures ensures that his patients receive the best care.
• Dr. Katewa is highly professional in his conduct and collects information from his patients thoroughly before administering treatments.
• He educates his patients about the necessary diet and lifestyle changes required to maintain a healthy heart and life.
• Dr. Katewa is skilled and highly competent in his work. His excellent surgical skills ensure that patients receive safe and effective treatments.
• Dr. Katewa has delivered several online consultations successfully.
• He attends events and conferences to update his skills and knowledge in the field of cardiac surgery.
• Dr. Katewa counsels the parents about how to provide pre-and post-operative care to children who underwent cardiac surgery.
• He helps his patients in making a smooth and fast recovery after cardiac surgery.
• Owing to his fluency in multiple languages such as English and Hindi and excellent conversational skills, Dr. Katewa can effectively provide consultation to international and domestic patients.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MS
• MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Past Experiences

• Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India