Best Pediatric Cardiologists in India

Prof. Dr. Ashokan Nambiar C is a distinguished Cardiologist with over 42 years of experience. He is among the most respected figures in adult and paediatric cardiology in India and is widely recognised for his expertise in diagnosing and treating complex cardiovascular diseases, as well as in advanced cardiac diagnostic and management procedures.

Why Choose Prof. Dr. Ashokan Nambiar C?

• Extensive Cardiology Expertise: With over 42 years of experience, Prof. Dr. Nambiar treats a wide range of heart conditions in both adults and children, including congenital heart defects and advanced adult cardiac diseases.
• Expert Care in Advanced Cardiac Procedures: He is an expert in advanced cardiac procedures, including clinical evaluation of cardiac problems, cardiac catheterisation, echocardiography (Transthoracic and Trans-Oesophageal - TEE), and non-invasive diagnostics. He provides optimal medical treatment and assesses the need for catheter interventions or surgical treatment.
• Skilled in Innovative Approaches: Prof. Dr. Nambiar integrates global standards of care, with advanced training from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and a deep regional understanding of cardiac disease patterns.
• Comprehensive Education & Training: He earned his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Kerala University and completed his DM in Cardiology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC).

• Dr. Sanjay Khatri is a top paediatric heart surgeon in Jaipur, having more than 26 years of experience as a Paediatric Cardiologist.
• He is a leading foetal cardiologist in Jaipur and specialises in cardiac catheterisation, carotid angioplasty and stenting, cardiac ablation, trans-esophageal echocardiography, etc.
• His proficiency also extends to TOF surgery, pacemaker implantation, atrial and ventricular septal defect treatment, PDA device closure, and acute aortic dissection.
• He completed his MBBS from SP Medical College, Bikaner, in 1998, followed by an MD in Paediatrics from SMS Medical College, Jaipur, in 2002.
• Dr. Khatri did a DNB (Paediatrics) in 2003 and an FNB (Paediatric Cardiology) in 2009 from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
• He has achieved a milestone of providing non-surgical treatment to 9 patients with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) in a single day, establishing him as the best child heart surgeon in Jaipur.
• Dr. Khatri is a respected member of the Medical Council of India.

• Dr.Gaurav Kumar is a renowned Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon and has experience of more than 20 years.
• He has expertise in the treatment of complex congenital heart disease and has performed operations in babies like 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.
• He has a professional membership association with Indian Associations of Surgeons,  Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, World Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Society of India, and Founder member and Secretary of Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeons (India).
• He has presented many research papers in international conferences and has publications in International as well as national journals.

• Dr Anil Kumar Singhi has an experience of 18 years in the field of Paediatrics with the past 12 years specialising in Paediatric Cardiology.
•  He has a considerable amount of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and structural heart disease of all ages.
• His major specialisation includes Transcatheter intervention across all age groups,  Diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization, Therapeutic closure of ASD, PDA, VSD, Large vessel stenting, Valvotomy for stenotic valves, RSOV closure, Coronary AV fistula closure, and Post MI VSD closure.
• Additionally, he specialises in Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography and Interventions in children with heart disease.
• Dr Singhi received his Fellowship from the Chidren's Hospital at Westmead, Australia.
• He is a recognised Paediatric lecturer.
• He has more than 40 indexed publications.
• He also dedicates his time to providing paediatric care to all sections of society under his foundation.

• Well known Pediatric Cardiologist in his acclaimed region of service
• Interests are Non Invasive & Invasive Cardiology, Medical Management Patients
• Actively involved in diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures in cardiac Cath lab
• Awarded International Medical Excellence Award in  November 2002
• Life member of Cardiological Society of India  & Delhi branch of Cardiological Society of India

• Dr. Manisha Chakrabarti is a Pediatric Cardiologist with 23+ years of experience.
• She is a Life Member of The Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Cardiological Society of India, Pediatric Cardiology Society of India, and IAP, Noida.
• She has received Bharat Jyoti Award and chosen as one of the Best Citizens of India by India International Friendship Society in 2012-13, and National Merit Scholarship on the basis of Secondary Examination in 1986 and Higher Secondary examination in 1988.
• Her expertise lies diagnosing problems of heart through pediatric and neonatal 2D/colour and 3D echocardiography to detect simple and complex heart problems.
• Dr. Chakrabarti has written for several publications related to pediatric Cardiology in national and international journals.

• Dr. Parvathi U Iyer is a Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon with over 37 years of experience in the field.
• Her expertise includes Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery, Ablations, Angiography, and ASD/VSD closure.
• She graduated from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and completed her MD in Pediatrics from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Chandigarh.
• She further trained at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.
• Dr. Iyer is a pioneer in Pediatric cardiac critical care in India, having initiated the first integrated pediatric cardiac program in 1995 and established the first dedicated pediatric cardiac ICU in Northern India.
• She is a member of the Pediatric Cardiac Society of India, the Asia Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, and the Indian Association of Pediatrics, where she has been a lifetime member.
• Dr. Iyer has authored over 100 publications in national and international journals and is frequently invited as a chairperson at conferences and seminars.

• Dr. Vikas Kohli is one of the best Paediatric Cardiologists in the country and has a record for performing a balloon angioplasty in a 1.1 Kg child and stent implantation in a 1.8 kg child.
• He has been practicing for the past 30 years.
• Special interest in ASD Closure, VSD Closure, and Pacemaker installation in children, Angioplasty in Children.
• His expertise is Interventional Paediatric Cardiology and his interest lies in Neonatal Cardiology, Fetal Cardiology.
• He completed his MBBS from the University of Delhi in 1987, MD in Pediatrics from P.G.I.M.E.R, Chandigarh, in 1991, and gained a Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology from The American Board of Pediatrics in 2014.
• Member of prestigious organizations like the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Cardiology Society of India, American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and Society of Fetal Medicine.

• Dr. Jai Babu is a renowned Paediatric Cardiologist, with a thriving experience of 12 years.
• He is an expert in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Internal Medicine.
• His expertise lies in the PAMI, Temporary Pacemaker, FFR (Fractional flow reserve), Device closure for congenital heart diseases, Trans-esophageal ECHO, and PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions).
• Dr. Jai has several research publications in international as well as national journals to his credit. 
• After post-graduation, he completed his DM (Cardiology) from Sri Jayadeva Institute Of Cardiovascular Sciences And Research, Bangalore in 2015

• Dr. Gaurav Garg is a Pediatric Intensivist with 9+ experience.
• Efficiently manages the case of Fetal Cardiology, Paediatric, and Neonatal interventions.
• Operated successfully various stenting in babies less than 2 kg body weight.
• Dr. Garg is the first doctor to begin the closure of Sinus Venosus ASD in Cath Lab without surgery.
• Actively invited as a guest speaker in conferences regarding Paediatric Cardiac topics.
• Under his credit, there are extensive publications both in national and international journals.

• Dr. (Prof.) Bhabatosh Biswas is an adept and distinguished doctor with experience of 44 years specialising in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
• His areas of expertise include General Thoracic Surgery especially Lung Cancer Surgery, Tracheo Bronchial Reconstructive Surgery, and Tropical Thoracic Surgery - Hydatids, TB & other Infective diseases.
• In addition, he also specialises in VATS, Thoracic Endoscopy – Bronchoscopy, Esophagoscopy, Mediastinoscopy etc., Adult Cardiac Surgery – CABG and Valve replacement, Paediatric Cardiac Surgery - repair of congenital cardiac defects, Cardiac Pacemaker implantation, Vascular Surgery, and Cardio-Thoracic Trauma.
• Dr Biswas has received numbers of awards including the prestigious Sir Nil Ratan Sircar Gold Medal.
• He has published countless numbers of publications and volumes in the Indian Journal of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Indian Heart Journal, Journal of Indian Medical Association, Indian Heart Journal, the Calcutta Medical Journal etc.
• He was the Former Vice-Chancellor, The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata and Former Vice President, National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi.
• He has several Life Memberships including the Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), Cardiological Society of India (CSI)., Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Asian Society of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India( AMASI), Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Indian Science Congress Association, Indian Society for Management of Pain, Academy of Medical specialities, Indian Medical Association, College of General Practitioners, Indian Medical Association, Calcutta Medical Club, and the Indian Association of Bronchology.
• He is the Founder Member & Chairman, Global Foundation of Health Care, Education & Services; Founder-Member, Association of Health Care Providers of India (AHPI) and is also a member of several social service organisations.

• Dr. Shubhangi Upadhye is a pediatric cardiologist with 31+ years of experience.
• She completed MBBS from Shivaji University, Kolhapur and MD in pediatrics from Seth Govindaji Raoji, Ayurveda Mahavidylya, Solapur Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
• She is a member of Maharashtra Medical Council.
• Her areas of expertise include Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs), Appendicitis Treatment, ASD / VSD Device Closure, Carotid Artery Disease and more.
• She has received Dr. BAL Gopal Raju Gold Medal Award at 35th National Conference of I.A.P. Kochi; 2nd Best Research paper Award at the annual meeting of staff & research society, and Best Research Proper at the annual meeting of staff & research society.
• Dr. Shubhangi has many publications under her name in national and international journals.