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Dr. Gaurav Kumar [MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - Cardiothoracic Surgery]
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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125About Dr. Gaurav Kumar [MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - Cardiothoracic Surgery]
- Dr. Gaurav Kumar is a highly respected Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Currently working as Senior Consultants in Paediatric Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Department at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Sarita Vihar, Delhi, India.
- He completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune in 1994, MS - General Surgery from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune in 2001, DNB - Cardiothoracic Surgery from National Board of Education, New Delhi, 2009 and FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery) from Royal College of Surgeons, England.
- He is having more than 25 years of extensive clinical experience.
- He is widely recognized for his expertise in treating complex congenital heart defects in newborns, infants, and adults.
- He has performed over 5,000 successful open-heart surgeries,
- Dr. Kumar is a pioneer in the field, credited with performing some of India's first successful complex neonatal heart procedures.
- His career is marked by a distinguished tenure in the Indian Army and leadership roles at premier institutes like Fortis Escorts and the Army Hospital (R&R).
- Dr. Kumar is dedicated to surgical precision and compassionate care, ensuring that life-saving interventions are accessible to children with structural heart anomalies.
- He received the Awarded by the President of India for outstanding contribution to pediatric cardiac surgery in the Indian Armed Forces
Areas of Expertise
- Congenital Heart Disease Surgery
- Neonatal & Infant Cardiac Surgery
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Repair
- ASD, VSD & PDA Closure
- Arterial Switch Surgery
- Complex Congenital Heart Defect Correction
- Paediatric Heart Valve Surgery
- Paediatric ECMO & Cardiac Support
- Minimally Invasive Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Redo Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
List of Treatments
- Congenital Heart Disease Surgery
- Neonatal & Infant Cardiac Surgery
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Repair
- ASD, VSD & PDA Closure
- Arterial Switch Surgery
- Complex Congenital Heart Defect Correction
- Paediatric Heart Valve Surgery
- Paediatric ECMO & Cardiac Support
- Minimally Invasive Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Redo Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Work Experience
Currently working as Senior Consultants in Paediatric Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Department at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Sarita Vihar, Delhi, India.
Past Experience :
- Senior Consultant: Pediatric CTVS, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (Current).
- Former Director: Pediatric Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla.
- Former Professor & Director: Congenital Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Army Hospital Research and Referral (R&R), New Delhi.
- Former Associate Professor: Army Institute of Cardiothoracic Surgery, AFMC, Pune.
- Senior Clinical Fellow: Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Mater Children’s Hospital, Australia.
Education & Training
- MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune in 1994
- MS - General Surgery from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune in 2001
- DNB - Cardiothoracic Surgery from National Board of Education, New Delhi, 2009
- FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery): Royal College of Surgeons, England.
- Fellowship: Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mater Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
Membership
- Member: Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).
- Member: Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), USA.
- Member: Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI).
- Member: Delhi Medical Council (DMC).
Awards & Recognition
- Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM): Awarded by the President of India for outstanding contribution to pediatric cardiac surgery in the Indian Armed Forces.
- CS Sadasivan Gold Medal: Awarded for excellence in Cardiothoracic Surgery by the National Board.
- Chief of Army Staff Commendations: Recognized multiple times for exemplary surgical service and leadership.
- Research & Publications: Authored over 30 papers in prestigious international journals, including the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
- Establishment of Centers: Credited with setting up state-of-the-art pediatric cardiac centers at AFMC Pune and AHRR Delhi.
Associated Hospitals
🏨 Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
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Where does Dr. Gaurav Kumar practice?
Dr. Gaurav Kumar practices at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. International patients can consult Dr. Gaurav Kumar through Satyug Healthcare, which coordinates appointments, medical opinions and treatment planning at this hospital.
What is the specialization of Dr. Gaurav Kumar?
Dr. Gaurav Kumar specializes in Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon.
How many years of experience does Dr. Gaurav Kumar have?
Dr. Gaurav Kumar has 25 years of clinical experience in Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr. Gaurav Kumar?
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