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Dr. Gaurav Kumar is Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Delhi

Dr. Gaurav Kumar [MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - Cardiothoracic Surgery]

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Experience
25+ Years
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Specialization
Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Paediatric cardiologist
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Hospital
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

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About 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

🏥 Associated Hospitals

🏨 Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

🩺 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.

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