Best Pediatric Cardiologists in India

• Dr. Kavya Mallikarjun is a Paediatric Cardiologist with an experience of over 22+ years. 
• Her expertise includes several complex aspects such as Clinical Paediatric Cardiology, Echocardiography (TTE and TEE), Fetal Echocardiography and Counselling, Post-operative care of Paediatric Cardiac Surgical Patients, and Invasive Paediatric Cardiology. 
• After completing her MBBS from JSS Medical College, Mysore, she also achieved MD (Paediatrics) from JSS Medical College, Mysore, and DNB (Paediatric Cardiology) from Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore.
• She is also well-known for her contributions to publications and public talks. 
• She has several publications in national and international journals. 
• Along with this, she holds memberships in several medical organizations, such as the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), the Paediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI), the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the Cardiological Society of India (CSI), and the Indian Academy of Echocardiography (IAE).

• Dr. Kamlesh Tailor is a Pediatric Cardiac Anaesthesiologist with 17+ experience.
• His expertise lies in  Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia, Congenital heart disease, Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Placement of Central Venous catheter, Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring Lines for Paediatric cardiac Surgery, Trans-esophageal Echocardiography, Palliative Procedures, High-Frequency Ventilation, ECMO, Use of Nitric Oxide, and Paediatric Heart Transplant.
• Dr. Tailor has operated over 7000+ cases of  Congenital heart Children for Surgery, Cardiac Catheterization, CT Scan. He has done more than 5000 Central venous line & Invasive Arterial Line placement in Congenital heart children and efficiently handled 50 cases of Pediatric Cardiac ECMO.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia.

• Dr. Preetha Joshi is a Pediatric and Cardiac Intensivist with 19+ experience.
• Her expertise lies in Neonatal, Paediatric Critical Care, Treatment of Very Preterm Babies (completed 6 months of pregnancy or less than 1000 gm), Special types of Ventilation like High-Frequency Ventilation & use of Nitric Oxide, Postoperative Cardiac Critical Care, Postoperative Organ Transplant care ( Liver, Kidney, Lung, and Heart), Ventricular Assist Device, Peritoneal and Haemodialysis including Hemofiltration, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in Cardiac or Respiratory Failure.
• Dr. Joshi has a lifetime membership of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics and membership of ECMO Society of India, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and Executive Board Member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (Mumbai Branch). She completed her graduation and post-graduation from the reputed University of Mumbai.
• Under her credit, there numerous national and international publications, and she is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about pediatric critical care.

• Dr Smruti Rajan Mohanty is one of the most renowned Paediatrician in the field of Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery.
• He has a thriving experience of 12+ years & has operated over 2500 kids.
• He has done his MBBS, MS, and DNB from the some of the eminent institutes in India. Following which he did his Mch from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical College, Delhi.
• Dr Mohanty has done his Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery at C.S Mott's Children's Hospital, University of Michigan.
• Dr Mohanty has performed the First Norwood operation in Western India
• He has successfully done smallest Pace maker implantation in the world in the tiniest baby.
• Dr Mohanty has successfully operated on the smallest baby 560 gm for PDA ligation in the world.
• Dr Mohanty has his expertise in Norwood procedure and other single ventricle repairs, Arterial Switch Operation, Arch repairs, TAPVC repairs.

• Dr. Vijay Agarwal is one of the most renowned Pediatric Cardiologist with 14+ years of experience.
• He operates more than 500 cases annually of which 30 to 40% are neonates.
• He has worked as specialist Registrar at UCL, London, Liverpool & Belfast.
• Dr. Agarwal has appeared in various noteworthy news media like Nyooz ,Daily News & Analysis  ,Times of India .
• Dr. Vijay Agarwal area of expertise is the Coronary Surgery, Valve Surgery, Arterial Switch Operation, Nikaidoh Procedure and neonatal cardiac surgery apart from making child heart surgery more and more affordable.

• Dr. Ajit Desai is one of the eminent Interventional, Non-invasive, and Pediatric Cardiologists.
• He has a thriving experience of nearly 43+ years.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Coronary Angioplasties, Pediatric angiographies and Balloon mitral valvuloplasties, and other valuloplasties. He also performs Cardiac Catheterizations, 2 – Dimensional Echocardiography, Stress Testing, Vector Cardiography, Apexcardiography, Pacing, Electrocardiography / IABP / Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support.
• Dr. Desai has publications in International as well as in national peer-reviewed journals.
• He has attended several seminars, symposiums, conferences, and presented his research work.

Dr. Edwin Francis is a renowned Paediatric Cardiologist with over 25 years of experience in the management of congenital and structural heart defects. He holds multiple degrees in Pediatrics and Cardiology. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to the field of pediatric cardiology through his research and training workshops. His thorough knowledge, vast experience, and compassionate nature make Dr. Edwin Francis a leading pediatric cardiologist in India. 

Why choose Dr. Edwin Francis?

• Extensive experience: Dr. Francis has over 25 years of experience in managing pediatric heart conditions.
• Expert Cardiologist: He is skilled in pediatric cardiovascular procedures, including fetal echocardiography, balloon valvuloplasty, closure of patent ductus arteriosus, and repair of atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Stellar Academic Credentials: After completing his MBBS, Dr Edwin pursued a Diploma in Child Health and an MD in pediatrics from Bombay University. He then obtained a Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology, DNB in Pediatrics, and DM and DNB in Cardiology. He has also completed a training program in advanced pediatric interventions from Harvard Medical School.

• Dr. Prashant Bobhate is a Pediatric Cardiologist with 12+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Pediatric cardiology, noninvasive procedures, invasive procedures, Pulmonary Hypertension, Echo, 2 and 3 D echocardiogram, Transesophageal echocardiogram, Diagnostic cardiac catheterization, and all types of simple and complex pediatric cardiac interventions.
• Dr. Bhobhate has completed his graduation from the reputed Lokmanya Tilak Municipal medical college and postgraduation from Seth GS Medical College and KEM hospital, Mumbai. He then pursued his fellowship in pediatric cardiology from Escorts Heart Institute and research center, New Delhi.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications accredited in the indexed journals and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about Pediatric cardiology.

• Dr. S Radhakrishnan is a highly experienced and reputed Pediatric Cardiologist with 40+ years of experience in performing several cardiac procedures in children.
• Dr. Radhakrishnan is a professional member of the Delhi Medical Council.
• He is credited with reporting a pioneering technique for the first time in the world of medicine such as, Balloon Dilatation Of The Atrial Septum In Transposition Of Great Vessels and Coil Closure of PDA in India.
• He has performed more than 5000 cases including transesophageal and intraoperative echocardiography.
• He graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College in 1980. He then did his MD from Delhi University in 1984, followed by DM (Cardiology) from AIIMS,  New Delhi in 1987.
• He has obtained advanced training as Registrar from the Guys Hospital, London, UK in 1993-94. He was a Visiting Fellow at Mayo Clinic in Minessota, for 3 weeks in 1990.
• His area of expertise is in coil closure of PDA, Balloon Valvuloplasties, Cardiac catheterization, Echocardiography
• He has co-authored well-researched articles on various aspects of cardiac surgeries for reputed journals.

• Dr. Mohammed Idhrees is a well-known Cardiothoracic Surgeon practicing successfully for more than 15 years.
• He holds expertise in diagnosing and treating various cardiological diseases, both adult and pediatric. 
• He specializes in performing cardiovascular surgeries.
• He has been honored with various awards and recognitions.

• Dr Durga Devi is an accomplished Cardiologist specializing in the management of heart diseases in both children and adults.
• She is skilled in areas of Acute heart attack, Coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Valvular lesions, Arrhythmias, and Congenital cardiac anomalies. 
• Her expertise also includes Complex cardiac interventional procedures comprising management of CTOs, left main disease, device closures and advanced technology like IVUS, FFR.
• She had won many medals and was awarded the First-order Silver medal for proficiency in Internal Medicine during her medical studies.
• She graduated from Stanley Medical College, Chennai. She pursued MD after which she specialises in Cardiology from PGIMER, Chandigarh.

• Dr. Arun V is a leading Cardiac Surgeon with +10 years of experience in performing pediatric cardiac surgeries. 
• He holds MBBS, MS and M.Ch (CTVS) degrees.
• Dr. Arun V is a specialist of cardiovascular surgery, pediatric cardiac surgeries, aortic surgery, aortic  valve surgery, MAZE Procedures for AF, arrhytmia surgery, congenital defect correction surgery, CABG, pediatric/adult heart failure surgery, LVAD surgery and aortic cardiac aneurysm surgeries among others.