Dr. Rajesh Sharma
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Dr. Rajesh Sharma

Program Clinical Director – Paediatric (Ped) Cardiac Surgery

Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon

Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad, India 30+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Rajesh Sharma

Dr. Rajesh Sharma is one of India's most experienced and distinguished cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, with a specialisation that spans both paediatric and adult cardiac surgery. Over a career of more than three decades, he has performed over 20,000 heart surgeries, establishing himself as a national authority in neonatal and infant cardiac surgery, complex congenital heart disease correction, and advanced adult cardiac procedures.

Currently serving as Program Clinical Director – Paediatric (Ped) Cardiac Surgery at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad, Dr. Sharma brings exceptional expertise in surgery for transposition of the great arteries, Fontan circulation, biventricular repair for heterotaxy and complex congenital defects, and double-switch operations for congenitally corrected transposition. His deep familiarity with high-risk re-do operations and paediatric valve repair sets him apart as a surgeon willing to take on cases others decline.

Dr. Sharma received his foundational and specialist training at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — one of the most competitive medical institutions in the world — obtaining his MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery there. He went on to complete two fellowships in paediatric cardiovascular surgery in the United States: at the Marry Ann Knight Hospital for Children, Miami, and at a Children's Hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Boston.

Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Sharma has been deeply involved in teaching and mentoring cardiac surgery trainees throughout his career, including during his tenure as Additional Professor at AIIMS. He has published widely in national and international peer-reviewed journals and is a sought-after speaker at cardiac surgery conferences.

International patients from across the Gulf, Africa, and Central Asia seek Dr. Sharma's expertise specifically for congenital heart disease in infants and for complex adult cardiac conditions that have been deemed inoperable elsewhere.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Rajesh Sharma

  • Congenital heart disease in neonates, infants and children
  • Transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA and CCTGA)
  • Complex congenital defects with heterotaxy and situs ambiguus
  • Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
  • Atrial septal defect (ASD)
  • Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Pulmonary atresia and stenosis
  • Fontan circulation and single-ventricle heart
  • Coronary artery disease (adult)
  • Valvular heart disease (adult)
  • Aortic aneurysm and dissection
  • Acquired heart disorders in children (rheumatic heart disease)

Areas of Interest

  • Neonatal and infant cardiac surgery
  • Surgery for transposition of the great arteries (arterial switch operation)
  • Double-switch operation for CCTGA
  • Fontan circulation surgery
  • Biventricular repair for complex congenital heart disease
  • Retraining the regressed left ventricle (d-TGA, CCTGA)
  • Device closure — ASD and VSD
  • Cardiac catheterisation
  • Mitral valve repair and replacement
  • Aortic valve repair and replacement
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
  • Aortic stent grafting

Qualifications

  • MBBSAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 1982
  • MS (General Surgery)All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 1986
  • MCh (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery)All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 1988
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiovascular SurgeryMarry Ann Knight Hospital for Children, Miami, USA
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiovascular SurgeryChildren's Hospital (affiliated Harvard Medical School), Boston, USA

Work Experience

  • Program Clinical Director – Paediatric (Ped) Cardiac Surgery, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad (Present)
  • Senior Consultant — Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
  • Director, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Jaypee Hospital, Noida (2014–2020)
  • Director and Head, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi (2007–2014)
  • Senior Consultant and Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Narayana Hrudalaya, Bengaluru (2001–2007)
  • Additional Professor of Cardiac Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1991–2001)

Certifications (3)

  • Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery

    Marry Ann Knight Hospital for Children, Miami, USA

  • Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery

    Children's Hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA

  • MCh in Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

    All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — 1988

Memberships (3)

  • Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI)
  • Indian Association of Thoracic and Cardio Vascular Surgery (IATCVS)
  • World Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (WSPCCS)

Research Papers & Publications (3)

Arterial switch operation in neonates: single-centre outcomes over two decades

Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery2018

Double-switch operation for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries: long-term follow-up

Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals2015

Fontan circulation in complex single-ventricle congenital heart disease: a multicentre Indian experience

Annals of Pediatric Cardiology2021

Procedures

Arterial switch operation (d-TGA) Double-switch operation (CCTGA)Fontan and cavopulmonary connectionBiventricular repair for complex congenital defectsNeonatal and infant open-heart surgery Tetralogy of Fallot total correctionPulmonary atresia repair with RV-PA conduitVentricular septal defect (VSD) closureAtrial septal defect (ASD) closureDevice closure — ASD and VSDMitral valve repair and replacement Aortic valve repair and replacement Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Aortic stent graftingCardiac catheterisation

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Rajesh Sharma specialises in paediatric and adult cardiac surgery with a particular focus on complex congenital heart disease in neonates and infants, including arterial switch operations, Fontan circulation, and double-switch procedures. He has performed over 20,000 heart surgeries across more than 30 years of practice.