Dr. Rajesh Sharma

About Dr. Rajesh Sharma

Being a highly skilled cardiac surgeon, Dr. Rajesh Sharma can easily be described as the busiest Cardiac Surgeon in New Delhi, India.
A well-certified medical specialist, and widely renowned for his work of efficiency and safety in all kinds of operations and procedures, the doctor has embraced current trends in the field of specialization to enhance conduct and delivery.
The specialist has a high degree of experience with over 30 years of experience. Among the most often diagnosed heart operations are Tetralogy of Fallot, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Atrial Septal Defect, and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Dr. Sharma had his initial surgical training at Aligarh Muslim University in India obtaining an MS in General Surgery and later an MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi.
He got Ventricular Assist Device training in Berkeley California. He was a resident of Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery at The Children’s Hospital in Boston Massachusetts in the United States and May Ann Knight Hospital for Children in Miami Florida in the United States.
As of the aforementioned experience, Dr. Sharma serves with 31 years of experience within his line of practice.
Before 2001, Dr. Sharma also served as an extra professor at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi with teaching and training as his duties.
Between 2001 and 2007 he served as a Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgery at Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital in Bangalore. Dr. Dr Rajesh Sharma is currently working with Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha, Delhi.

Conditions treated by Dr. Rajesh Sharma

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Tetralogy of Fallot
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Transposition of the Great Arteries
Pulmonary Atresia
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Tachycardia (Fast heart rate)
Bradycardia (Slow heart rate)
Pediatric Coronary Artery Disease
Cardiac Failure in Children
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Bronchial and Tracheal Anomalies
Congenital Vascular Malformations (in the heart and chest)
Aortic Aneurysms and Aortic Rupture

Area of Interest

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Neonatal and Pediatric Cardiac Transplantation
Complex Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeries
Management of complex congenital heart diseases
Pulmonary artery and aorta surgeries in children
Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension
Cardiac Arrhythmias in Children

Qualification

MBBS - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1982
MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1988
MS - General Surgery - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1985

Work Experiences

2014 - Present Director - Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Jaypee Hospital
2007 - 2014 Director & Head Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre,
2001 - 2007 Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgery at Narayana Hrudayalaya,
1991 - 2001 Additional Professor at the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
1989 - 1991 Fellowship in Paeditric Cardiovascular Surgery at Mary Ann Knight Hospital for Children Miami, USA.
1989 - 1989 Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery at Children’s Hospital (affiliated with Harvard Medical School)

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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

Fellowship in Paeditric Cardiovascular Surgery, Marry Ann Knight Hospital for Children Miami, USA.
Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Children’s Hospital (affiliated to Harvard Medical School) Boston, USA.

MEMBERSHIPS (4)

India Association of Thoracic and Cardio Vascular Surgery
Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
World Society for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Medical Council of India (MCI)

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PROCEDURES

Arterial Switch Surgery
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair
Ballon Valvuloplasty
Balloon mitral valvotomy
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac catheterization
CRT - D
CRT - P
Dual Chamber Pacemaker
Fontan Procedure
Impella
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
LV restoration surgery
PDA Closure
Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Treatment
Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Ross procedure
TOF Repair
Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is Dr. Rajesh Sharma doing teleconsultation on the MediGence platform?

A. Dr. Rajesh Sharma is available to teleconsultate on the MediGence platform.

Q: How long is the consultation?

A. The consultation can last 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions, it may exceed the estimated time.

Q: How soon can the consultation be organized?

A. Our panel of doctors includes Medical specialists and board-certified doctors. The consultation will be organized within 24 to 48 hours or based on the doctor and patient's availability.

Q: Is follow-up consultation included in the consultation price?

A. No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will need to rebook the consultation.

Q: How do I share my medical record with the doctor for review?

A. The option to share your medical records is available at the end of the form provided on the website.

Q: Can I book my procedure with the doctor post-consultation?

A. Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, our case managers can help you choose treatment packages for your diagnosis.

Q: Can we get the estimate for the procedure?

A. Yes. Our case manager will provide you with a cost estimate that includes the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Pediatric CTVS

What does a Pediatric CTVS do?

A doctor who is responsible for diagnosing and treating Cardiothoracic Vascular conditions in children is a pediatric CTVS surgeon. This specialty has more recent origins than many other specialties that are being performed by surgeons there has been fast paced growth in the techniques in the last few decades. The life and death scenarios that most of the pediatric CTVS procedures entail is also a factor in how the technologies and techniques have developed in this specialty. Doctors such as cardiologists, pediatricians, intensive care personnel and technicians etc. have a wonderful relationship with pediatric CTVS.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for pediatric CTVS?

The many tests that are important before and during consultation for pediatric CTVS are as follows:

Echocardiography
Electrocardiogram
Chest X-ray
Stress test
Holter monitor

The whole process of pediatric CTVS procedures is more streamlined with minimum risk and maximum success rate if tests are simultaneously done before and during the consultation. The medical treatment and the resultant outcomes are symbiotically linked to the recommended tests and it impacts the decisions taken by the doctor.e. While consulting with the patient, pediatric CTVS does a thorough check of the medical history, the physical exam, diagnostic tests are alsoundertaken.

When should you go to see a Pediatric CTVS?

When your child has conditions of heart, lungs, pleural or mediastinal structures i.e., the organs that are present within the thoracic cavity then you must visit a pediatric CTVS. Any cardio thoracic vascular health issue in your child should not be allowed to linger and it makes sense to seek treatment right away. The treatment plan designed by the pediatric CTVS for each child is customised owing to the differences in the health condition and other parameters for each patient. These are life enabling procedures which have gained a lot with extensive research based upgradations happening regularly.

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