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Atrial Septal Defect Closure doctors
FeaturedDr. Ashutosh Marwah
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology
Director — Paediatric Cardiology · Specialty: Paediatric Cardiologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Paediatric Cardiologist
- Director — Paediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi (Present)
- Senior Consultant — Paediatric Cardiology, Apollo Indraprastha Hospital, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
- Therapeutic Cardiac Catheterization
- Balloon Septostomy
- Device Closure of ASD / VSD / PDA
- Balloon Aortic Valvotomy
Paediatric Cardiologist Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Neeraj Awasthy
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), FNB (Paediatric Cardiology)
Director — Paediatric Cardiology · Specialty: Paediatric Cardiologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Paediatric Cardiologist
- Director — Paediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi (Present)
- Principal Consultant & In-Charge — Paediatric Cardiology, Max Super Speciality, Saket
Expertise & Procedures
- Device Closure of PDA / ASD / VSD
- RSOV Closure
- PDA Stenting
- Newborn / Preterm Cardiac Interventions
- Balloon Valvoplasty / Stenting
Paediatric Cardiologist Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Amit Misri
MBBS, MD, FNB
Associate Director — Clinical & Preventive Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiology, and Cardiac Care · Specialty: Pediatric Cardiologist
Medanta - The Medicity Gurugram, India26+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 26+ years of experience in Pediatric Cardiologist
- Associate Director, Clinical & Preventive Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiology, and Cardiac Care — Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India (Present)
- Senior Consultant, Pediatric Cardiology — Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India
Expertise & Procedures
- ASD Device Closure (Percutaneous)
- VSD Device Closure (Percutaneous)
- PDA Device Closure (Percutaneous)
- Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy
- Pediatric Echocardiography
Pediatric Cardiologist Experience: 26+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta - The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Anita Saxena
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology), Fellow, American College of Cardiology, Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences
Executive Director — Paediatric Cardiology · Specialty: Pediatric Cardiologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India40+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 40+ years of experience in Pediatric Cardiologist
- Executive Director, Paediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi — Present
- Vice Chancellor, Pt. BD Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak
Expertise & Procedures
- Pediatric Echocardiography (2D/3D/Doppler)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Device Closure
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Device Closure
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Device Closure
- Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy
Pediatric Cardiologist Experience: 40+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Ankesh Kumar Agarwal
D.M., M.D., MBBS
Senior Consultant — Cardiology · Specialty: Cardiologist
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh New Delhi, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in Cardiologist
- Senior Consultant, Cardiology — Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi (Present)
- Consultant — Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Previous)
Expertise & Procedures
- Complex coronary angioplasty and stent placement
- Chronic total occlusion (CTO) angioplasty
- IVUS and OCT-guided intracoronary imaging
- Rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy
- Pacemaker implantation and programming
Cardiologist Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar BaghHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Anurag Goyal
MCh, MS, MBBS
Associate Consultant — Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Cardiac Surgeon
Medanta - The Medicity New Delhi, IndiaExperience not specified experience
Why consider this doctor?
- Associate Consultant — Cardiac Surgery, Medanta — The Medicity, New Delhi
- Founder and Head, Cardiac Surgery Department, Peripheral Medical College, Rajasthan
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
- Cardiac Transplantation
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac Surgeon Experience: Experience not specifiedHospital Affiliation: Medanta - The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Harsha Goutham H V
MBBS, MS, MCh
Senior Consultant — Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Cardiac Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
- Apollo Clinic, Electronic City — Bengaluru (Consultant Cardiac Surgeon)
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
- Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery
- Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
- Aortic Valve Replacement
Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Jay Relan
MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship in Fetal Echocardiography
Senior Consultant — Paediatric Cardiology · Specialty: Paediatric Cardiologist
Sarvodaya Hospital Faridabad, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Paediatric Cardiologist
- Senior Consultant in Paediatric Cardiology, Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad — Present
- Assistant Professor of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Fetal Echocardiography and Prenatal Cardiac Screening
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Percutaneous Closure of Atrial and Ventricular Septal Defects
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closure
Paediatric Cardiologist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Sarvodaya HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Manisha Chakrabarti
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), FNB (Paediatric Cardiology)
Senior Consultant — Pediatric Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Pediatric Cardiologist
Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad, India26+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 26+ years of experience in Pediatric Cardiologist
- Senior Consultant — Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad — Present
- Pediatric Cardiologist, Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- 2D and 3D Echocardiography
- Fetal Echocardiography and Prenatal Cardiac Assessment
- ASD Device Closure (Secundum and Primum)
- VSD Device Closure
- PDA Device Closure
Pediatric Cardiologist Experience: 26+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Marengo Asia HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Nidhi Rawal
MBBS, MD, FNB — Pediatric Cardiology
Chief of Pediatric Cardiology & Pediatric Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Pediatric Cardiologist
Artemis Hospital Gurugram, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in Pediatric Cardiologist
- Chief of Pediatric Cardiology & Pediatric Cardiac Surgery — Artemis Hospital, Gurugram — since 2010
- Clinical Training in Pediatric Cardiology — Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh — 3 years
Expertise & Procedures
- ASD Device Closure (Transcatheter)
- VSD Device Closure (Transcatheter)
- PDA Device Closure (Transcatheter)
- Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy
- Pediatric Echocardiography (2D/3D)
Pediatric Cardiologist Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Atrial Septal Defect ClosureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors for Atrial Septal Defect Closure
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Medanta - The Medicity
Est. 2009
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Atrial Septal Defect ClosureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors for Atrial Septal Defect Closure
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Est. 2010
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Atrial Septal Defect ClosureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Atrial Septal Defect Closure
4.5
68 reviews
262+
Beds
16+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Bangalore, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Atrial Septal Defect ClosureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Atrial Septal Defect Closure
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Faridabad, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Sarvodaya Hospital
Est. 2014
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Atrial Septal Defect ClosureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Atrial Septal Defect Closure
4.5
74 reviews
450+
Beds
12+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Faridabad, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Marengo Asia Hospitals
Est. 2007
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Atrial Septal Defect ClosureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Atrial Septal Defect Closure
4.4
54 reviews
450+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Artemis Hospital
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Atrial Septal Defect ClosureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Atrial Septal Defect Closure
4.9
64 reviews
750+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Est. 1996
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Atrial Septal Defect ClosureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Atrial Septal Defect Closure
4.8
1100 reviews
1000+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for atrial septal defect (asd) treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
About the Procedure
What is Atrial Septal Defect Closure?
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure is a procedure performed to seal an abnormal opening between the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart, which if left untreated can cause abnormal blood flow, heart enlargement, and long-term heart or lung complications. It can be performed either through a minimally invasive catheter-based device or through open-heart surgery, depending on the size, location, and type of the defect. The goal is to restore normal blood circulation and prevent future cardiac strain, especially important in children with congenital heart disease.
Who may be considered?
Atrial Septal Defect Closure may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
A closure device (septal occluder) is guided through a catheter inserted via the groin vein and positioned across the defect under imaging guidance, without the need for open-heart surgery.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
Transcatheter Device Closure
Minimally InvasiveA closure device (septal occluder) is guided through a catheter inserted via the groin vein and positioned across the defect under imaging guidance, without the need for open-heart surgery.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $300 - $800
ECG, Echocardiogram (Transthoracic & Transesophageal), Chest X-ray, CBC, Blood grouping and coagulation profile, Kidney and liver function tests
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $5,500 - $9,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1 day
Hospitalisation: ~2-3 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~7-10 days recommended
Total stay: approx 10-14 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Cardiologist and cath lab team fees
- Septal occluder device cost
- ICU/recovery room monitoring
- Post-procedure echocardiogram
- Standard medications during hospital stay
Usually Not Included
- International/domestic travel and visa costs
- Accommodation outside hospital stay
- Pre-procedure investigations if done outside hospital
- Long-term follow-up echocardiograms after discharge
- Interpreter or attendant services
Recovery and follow-up
Patients undergoing device closure typically resume normal activity within a week, while surgical patch closure requires 4-6 weeks of restricted activity with regular follow-up echocardiograms to confirm proper healing. Both approaches require periodic cardiology follow-up for at least a year post-procedure.
Risks
Potential risks include device dislodgement or embolization, arrhythmias, bleeding, infection at the access or incision site, and rarely, need for reintervention or conversion to open surgery. Open surgical closure carries additional risks related to cardiopulmonary bypass and a longer recovery period.
Alternatives
In select small, asymptomatic defects, careful clinical observation with periodic echocardiographic monitoring may be considered instead of immediate closure. However, most moderate to large defects require either transcatheter device closure or surgical repair to prevent long-term complications.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- Recent echocardiogram report (transthoracic, and transesophageal if available)
- ECG report
- Chest X-ray
- Pediatric cardiologist's consultation notes
- CBC and coagulation profile
- Previous cardiac catheterization report (if any)
- Growth chart / weight-height record for pediatric patients
- Any prior cardiac intervention or surgery records
Patient information needed
- Patient's age, weight, and height (critical for pediatric dosing and device sizing)
- Size, location, and type of the atrial septal defect
- Presence of any associated congenital heart defects
- Current medications and known allergies
- History of respiratory infections or breathing difficulties
- Family medical history of congenital heart disease
- Any prior hospitalizations or cardiac procedures
- Vaccination status (relevant for pediatric surgical planning)
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
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Common questions
FAQs about Atrial Septal Defect Closure in India
What is Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital opening in the interatrial septum — the muscular wall between the heart's two upper chambers — that allows oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to mix. ASDs vary considerably in size, anatomical type (such as secundum, primum, or sinus venosus), and clinical significance.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
Many children and adults with a small-to-moderate ASD have no obvious symptoms for years, while those with larger defects may experience fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance, frequent respiratory infections, or — in adults — palpitations and shortness of breath reflecting progressive right heart changes. Paradoxical embolism, where a clot passes through the defect and reaches the arterial circulation, is a recognised though less common complication that can present as stroke or TIA. Experiencing any of these symptoms does not confirm an ASD, and symptoms alone are not sufficient to establish a diagnosis or determine treatment.
How is Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a clinical examination, during which a cardiac murmur or fixed splitting of the second heart sound may be detected, followed by an echocardiogram (transthoracic or, where needed, transoesophageal) to visualise the defect, measure its size, assess the direction and volume of the shunt (commonly expressed as the Qp:Qs ratio), and evaluate right heart dimensions. Additional investigations such as cardiac MRI, chest X-ray, ECG, or cardiac catheterisation may be used to quantify pulmonary pressures and vascular resistance, particularly when pulmonary hypertension is suspected. The overall haemodynamic significance of the defect — not size alone — guides management decisions, and these must be interpreted by a qualified clinician in the context of the individual patient's full clinical picture.
How is Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) treated?
Treatment decisions are guided by defect size, the degree of left-to-right shunting, the presence of symptoms, right heart remodelling, and the patient's age and overall health; not every ASD requires active intervention. For haemodynamically significant defects, closure is generally recommended and can be achieved either by a minimally invasive transcatheter approach — where a closure device is delivered via a catheter through a vein — or by open-heart surgery, with the appropriate method depending on the defect's anatomical type and size. A paediatric or adult congenital cardiologist will determine which approach is most suitable based on a thorough individual assessment.
Can Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) be treated without a procedure?
Small ASDs, particularly the secundum type in young children, are often monitored conservatively with regular echocardiographic follow-up, as spontaneous closure can occur in the first few years of life. Where closure is not immediately indicated, or while monitoring is ongoing, a cardiologist may recommend medications to manage associated symptoms such as arrhythmias or, in selected cases, anticoagulation to reduce embolic risk. However, medications do not close the defect itself, and patients with haemodynamically significant ASDs will ultimately be evaluated for a procedural or surgical approach.
When is Atrial Septal Defect Closure considered for Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
Atrial Septal Defect Closure may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
ASD is typically evaluated and managed by a paediatric cardiologist in children, or by an adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) cardiologist in adolescents and adults; interventional cardiologists and paediatric or congenital cardiac surgeons are involved when a procedural or surgical closure is planned. Close collaboration between these specialists, together with cardiac imaging experts, is standard in centres experienced with congenital heart disease.
How do I choose a doctor for Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
When comparing providers, consider the centre's documented experience with both transcatheter and surgical ASD closure, its access to dedicated congenital cardiac imaging and cardiac catheterisation facilities, and the availability of a multidisciplinary congenital heart team that can provide structured long-term follow-up, particularly important given that patients may require monitoring into adulthood.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.