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Dr. Viresh Mahajan

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Faridabad, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Viresh Mahajan is one of the most skillful Pediatric Cardiologist in Faridabad, India. The medical specialist holds over 24 years of experience and is associated with Asian Institute of Medical Sciences.

Association and Memberships Dr. Viresh Mahajan is part of:

  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
  • Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI)

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Sector 21A, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Viresh Mahajan

  • Interventional Paediatric Cardiology: non-surgical closure of heart holes, Balloon dilatation of stenosed heart valves, Stenting of Coarctation and Pulmonary arteries etc.
  • Treatment of newborns and children with congenital and acquired heart abnormalities, both complex and non-complex.
  • Dr. Viresh Mahajan is a Paediatric Cardiologist with 2 and a half decades of experience.
  • Member of National Neonatology Forum, Delhi Medical Association, Medical Council of India, Indian Academy of Paediatrics, and Paediatric Cardiac Society of India.
  • “Young Investigator Award” PCSI, 2002 and “Outstanding Investigator Award” ACHDC, 2007, USA.
  • MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, MD, Paediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, and DNB, Paediatrics, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi.
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Dr. Gaurav Kumar

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Gaurav Kumar is one of the best Pediatric Cardio Thoracic Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gaurav Kumar is part of:

  • Life Member Indian Associations of Surgeons
  • Life Member Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
  • Member World Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Life Member Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
  • Founder member and Secretary of Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeons (India)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Mater Childrens Hospital, Brisbane, Australia

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Rd, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Gaurav Kumar

  • Medical expertise in the treatment of complex congenital heart diseases with Arterial switch operation, double switch operation, total anomalous pulmonary venous connection.
  • Arch repair, ASD VSD repair, tetralogy of Fallot repair, truncus arteriosus repair, Rastelli operation & Cone repair and cardiac transplant.
  • Dr. Gaurav Kumar is a member of IAS, IACS, WSPCHS, PCSI, and Founder member and Secretary of Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeons (India).
  • Dr. Gaurav Kumar is a well-known paediatric cardiac surgeon with over 20 years of experience.
  • He has published in both international and national journals and has delivered numerous research papers at international conferences.
  • MBBS, MS, AFMC, Pune, DNB, CTVS – National Board of Examinations, and Fellowship, Mater Children's Hospital, Brisbane Australia.
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Dr. Jayesh Prajapati

Cardiologist

, Ahmedabad, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Jayesh Prajapati is one of the most sought after Interventional Cardiologist in Ahmedabad, India. The clinician holds over 19 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital International Limited.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jayesh Prajapati is part of:

  • Gujarat Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DM

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital, Prabhat Chowk, 61, Ghatlodiya, Chanakyapuri, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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Dr. Swati Garekar

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Mumbai, India

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Swati Garekar is one of the most sought after Pediatric Cardiologist in Mumbai, India. The medical practitioner holds over 17 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hiranandani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Swati Garekar is part of:

  • American Society of Echocardiography
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, 1996
  • Diplomater, American Board of Cardiology - American Board, 2005

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mulund, Industrial Area, Bhandup West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Swati Garekar?

  • Dr Swati Garekar is an eminent pediatric cardiologist with over 17 years of experience. She has proficiency in fetal echocardiography, 3D printing of complex heart defects, heart transplantation, cardiomyopathies, and heart failure.
  • She completed a training course in 3D Echocardiography at the Evelina Children's Hospital in London, UK.
  • Dr Garekar is also American Board certified in Pediatric Cardiology from the Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan in the USA.
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Dr. Amit Misri

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Gurgaon, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Amit Misri is a specialized Pediatric Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Qualifications :

  • D.N.B - (Paediatrics) Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore, 2006
  • M.D - (Paediatrics) MPS Government Medical College, Gujarat, 2002
  • M.B.B.S - MPS Government Medical College, Gujarat, 1999

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Dr. Kavitha Chintala

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Hyderabad, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr. Kavitha Chintala is a specialized Pediatric Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kavitha Chintala is part of:

  • American Board of Pediatrics
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Society of Echocardiography
  • Member, American Heart Association
  • Member, Women in Cardiology section, American College of Cardiology
  • Member, Congenital Heart disease section, American College of Cardiology
  • Member, Pulmonary Hypertension Physicians and Researchers, Pulmonary Hypertension Association
  • Member, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
  • Member, Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
  • Member, Indian Academy of Pediatrics
  • Member, Indian Society of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology
  • Core Committee, Hyderabad chapter, Global Foundation for Ethics and Spirituality (GFESH)
  • Member, Ethics Committee, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research"

Certifications :

  • Additional training in fetal Cardiology- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, USA
  • Additional training in Pulmonary Hypertension, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, USA

Qualifications :

  • MBBS- Gandhi Medical College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 1986 - 1991
  • MD, Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad, 1992 - 1995
  • Residency Paediatrics- Cook County Hospital, Chicago, ILLINOIS, USA, 1997 - 2000
  • DM/Fellowship. Paediatric Cardiology- Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI.U Wayne state University, 2000 - 2003

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Dr. Sudarsana Reddy G

Cardiologist

, Hyderabad, India

43 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr Sudarsana Reddy G is one of the most sought after Cardiologist in Hyderabad, India. The doctor holds over 43 years of experience and is associated with Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sudarsana Reddy G is part of:

  • Integrated pulmonary index
  • Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
  • Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
  • Indian Academy of Echocardiography

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

Yashoda Hospitals - Malakpet, Jamal Colony, Old Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Sudarsana Reddy G

  • Invasive and Non Invasive cardiology, Diagnostic and Interventional procedure, and Coronary, Non Coronary and Paediatric interventions.
  • Treatment of conditions such as Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Angina, Bradycardia, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Tachycardia etc.
  • She has worked as HOD of Cardiology and Cardiothoraic Surgery - Southern Railway, India.
  • Dr. Reddy is a highly qualified specialist with DNB, MBBS, and MD.
  • Member of Integrated pulmonary index, Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Pediatric Cardiac Society of India, and Indian Academy of Echocardiography.
  • Research paper on Tuberculoma of Brain - ICMR project - Chennai in collaboration with ICMR, Southern Railway.
  • Recipient of Railway week awards 1987 and 1994 for meritorial service - Southern Railways and Times Award - 2017.
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Dr. Anuradha Sridhar

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Chennai, India

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Anuradha Sridhar is one of the best Pediatric Cardiologist in Chennai, India. The doctor holds over 11 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anuradha Sridhar is part of:

  • Paediatric Cardiology Society of India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • FNB

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital Greams Road Chennai - Best Hospital in Chennai, Greams Road, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Anuradha Sridhar

  • Cardiac diseases in children such as Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Endocarditis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, and many others.
  • Arrhythmia treatments, Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS), Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and Cardiac emergencies are her expertise.
  • Dr. Anuradha Sridhar has nearly two decades of experience as a paediatric cardiologist.
  • Dr. Anuradha Sridhar is a member of Paediatric Cardiology Society of India.
  • Her educational background comprises an MBBS, DNB, and FNB degree.
  • Dr. Anuradha Sridhar is a multilingual individual who speaks English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
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Dr. Suman Vyas

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Hyderabad, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Suman Vyas is one of the leading Pediatric Cardiologist in Hyderabad, India. The clinician holds over 27 years of experience and is associated with Star Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Suman Vyas is part of:

  • Andhra Pradesh Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Dr. Robert Coelho

Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon

, Chennai, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr Robert Coelho is one of the most skillful Cardiac Surgeon in Chennai, India. The doctor holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with The Madras Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

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Dr. Muthu Jothi

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Hindi

 


Dr Muthu Jothi is one of the best Cardiologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Muthu Jothi is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS)
  • Indian Assosciation of Cardiac Surgeons

Certifications :

  • Fellowship - great ormond street hospital for children
  • Fellowship - Royal brompton and harefield nhs trust

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • Mch

Hospital Address :

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Mathura Road, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Muthu Jothi

  • Dr. Muthu Jothi is a pediatric cardiac surgeon and a thoracic (chest) surgeon
  • Expertise of the specialist is in Radial Approach Angiography, Pacemaker Implantation, Patent Ductus Arteriosus Device Closure, Cardio Thoracic Surgery, and Peripheral Angioplasty
  • Member of the Indian Association of Cardiac Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons.
  • A rich research and publications background having published over 50 papers in various journals.
  • Achievements include being a Gold Medallist in Anatomy, Surgery, University Topper in MCh examination.
  • He is the recipient of many awards for undertaking free heart surgeries.
  • Well trained in adult Paediatric cardiothoracic surgery as well as Heart and heart-lung transplantation.
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Dr. Rajesh Sharma

Pediatric Cardio Thoracic Surgeon

, Delhi, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Hindi

 


Dr Rajesh Sharma is one of the top Cardiac Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 30 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do Indian hospitals offer advanced technology for PDA closure procedures?

Yes. Leading hospitals in India are equipped with modern cardiac catheterisation labs and neonatal cardiac care units for minimally invasive PDA closure. Key technologies include high-resolution echocardiography, dedicated paediatric and neonatal cath labs such as the Amplatzer Duct Occluder, advanced neonatal and paediatric ICU support, and hybrid catheterisation–OR suites for high-risk cases.

MediGence partners with these top-tier hospitals, providing trusted access to paediatric cardiology experts and fast-track PDA closure packages for newborns, children, and adults.

What conditions require PDA closure?

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect where a fetal blood vessel fails to close after birth. PDA closure is recommended in:

  • Infants with heart failure symptoms or poor growth
  • Moderate-to-large PDA with left heart enlargement or pulmonary hypertension
  • Premature babies with significant hemodynamic compromise
  • Adults with persistent PDA, murmur, or infective endocarditis are at risk
  • Children with recurrent respiratory infections or failure to thrive
Can PDA closure cure the condition?

Yes. PDA closure—especially via catheter-based occluder devices—is curative in most patients. Key benefits include:

  • Elimination of abnormal blood flow between the aorta and the pulmonary artery
  • Resolution of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and feeding difficulties
  • Prevention of complications like endocarditis, heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension
  • Minimally invasive with quick recovery and short hospital stay
Is PDA closure available in India for international patients?

Yes. India is a sought-after destination for paediatric and adult congenital heart interventions, such as PDA closure. International patients benefit from access to expert interventional cardiologists and paediatric heart teams, rapid diagnosis and intervention, even for newborns and preterm infants. They also receive support with medical visas, travel, translation, and family accommodation, as well as comprehensive ICU and recovery care, coordination of post-operative follow-up and rehabilitation.

MediGence provides full-service international patient support, including pre-negotiated PDA closure packages and a personalised care team.

Can I consult with an Indian cardiologist online before travelling?

Yes. Through MediGence, you can schedule a teleconsultation with an Indian cardiologist to:

  • Review fetal or postnatal echocardiogram reports
  • Confirm the diagnosis and candidacy for transcatheter PDA closure
  • Receive a cost estimate, hospital stay plan, and recovery timeline
  • Clarify logistics, travel preparation, and pre-op requirements
  • Virtual consultations help you prepare thoroughly and minimise delays in time-sensitive cases.
What qualifications do Indian cardiologists have for PDA closure?

Indian cardiologists who perform Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure are usually cardiologists who specialise in congenital heart disease or interventional pediatric cardiology. They complete a medical degree, followed by a residency in internal medicine or paediatrics. In specialised heart centres or overseas, additional practical training in cardiac catheterisation and congenital interventions is conducted. Prominent hospitals frequently perform procedures like PDA closure.

How can I verify the credibility of an Indian cardiologist for PDA closure?

Check the Indian Medical Council and Indian Society of Paediatric Cardiology registries to make sure an Indian cardiologist is licensed and board-certified in paediatrics and cardiology before approving them for PDA closure. MediGence ensures all listed cardiologists are board-certified, licensed, and experienced, with transparent credentials.

What types of PDA closure devices are used in India?

Indian hospitals use a range of globally approved PDA closure devices, tailored to the patient’s age and defect size. The choice of device is based on the patient's PDA anatomy, weight, and associated conditions. Common options include:

  • Amplatzer Duct Occluder I/II
  • Occlutech PDA Occluder
  • Lifetech Cera occluders
  • Nit-Occlud coils (for small PDAs)
What is the recovery process after PDA closure?

The recovery process after transcatheter PDA closure is typically smooth and includes:

  • 12–24 hours of observation in a cardiac step-down or NICU setting
  • A short hospital stay
  • Return to regular activity within a week (children and adults)
  • Guidance for infective endocarditis prevention during future surgeries

MediGence assists in organising follow-up schedules and coordinating second opinions if needed.