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Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) doctors
FeaturedDr. Krishna S Iyer
MBBS, MS (Surgery), M.Ch (Cardiothoracic Surgery), Fellowship in Infant Cardiac Surgery
Executive Director – Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery · Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 35+ years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
- Executive Director – Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (1995 – Present)
- Associate Professor – Department of CTVS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Arterial Switch Operation (for TGA)
- Double-Switch Operation
- Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
- VSD Closure (Open and Catheter-Based)
- ASD Closure
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Aseem R Srivastava
MBBS, M.S. (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Surgery), Clinical Fellow — Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Clinical Fellow — Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Clinical Instructor — Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Head, Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurugram, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon
- Chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram (Current)
- Clinical Instructor — Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, East Carolina Heart Institute, USA
Expertise & Procedures
- Arterial switch operation (transposition of great arteries)
- Tetralogy of Fallot total correction
- Fontan and cavopulmonary connection
- VSD and ASD closure
- Ebstein's anomaly repair
Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Rajesh Sharma
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery), Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Program Clinical Director – Paediatric (Ped) Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
- Program Clinical Director – Paediatric (Ped) Cardiac Surgery, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad (Present)
- Senior Consultant — Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Arterial switch operation (d-TGA)
- Double-switch operation (CCTGA)
- Fontan and cavopulmonary connection
- Biventricular repair for complex congenital defects
- Neonatal and infant open-heart surgery
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Marengo Asia HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery)
Principal Director, Chief Surgeon & Head – Neonatal & Congenital Heart Surgery · Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket New Delhi, India29+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 29+ years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
- Principal Director, Chief Surgeon & Head – Neonatal & Congenital Heart Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Present)
- Director, Paediatric Cardiac Programme, Lotus Children's Hospital, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Neonatal open-heart surgery for complex congenital defects
- Arterial switch operation
- VSD and ASD closure (open and device)
- Tetralogy of Fallot total correction
- Pulmonary atresia repair
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 29+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Speciality Hospital, SaketHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Ankit Garg
MBBS, MD, FNB
Senior Consultant — Pediatric Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket New Delhi, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
- Senior Consultant – Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi – Present
- Consultant – Pediatric Cardiology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Device Closure of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Device Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- Device Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Repair Surgery
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Speciality Hospital, SaketHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Bhushan Chavan
MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics), FNB (Paediatric Cardiology)
Consultant — Pediatric Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals Mumbai, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
- Consultant, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai, Present
- 18+ years of clinical experience in pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery
Expertise & Procedures
- ASD Device Closure (Atrial Septal Defect)
- VSD Device Closure (Ventricular Septal Defect)
- PDA Device Closure (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)
- Pediatric Echocardiography and Fetal Cardiac Imaging
- Congenital Heart Defect Surgical Repair
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo HospitalsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Gaurav Kumar
MBBS, MS, DNB (CTVS), FRCS-CTh, MBA, Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Senior Consultant — Pediatric Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India27+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 27+ years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi — Present
- Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Delhi — Multiple years
Expertise & Procedures
- Surgical closure of atrial septal defects (ASD)
- Surgical closure of ventricular septal defects (VSD)
- Device-based closure of ASD and VSD
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) repair
- Arterial switch operation for TGA
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 27+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer
MBBS, MS, MCh
Chairman & Head of Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery · Specialty: Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India42+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 42+ years of experience in Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon
- Chairman & Head of Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India — Present
- Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India — 42+ years of experience
Expertise & Procedures
- Arterial Switch Operation (ASO) for Transposition of Great Arteries
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Repair
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Surgical Closure
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Repair
- Fontan Procedure for single ventricle physiology
Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 42+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Mahendra Narwaley
MBBS, MS, MCh
Additional Director of Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery & Lead Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon · Specialty: Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon
- Additional Director of Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
- Lead Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Expertise & Procedures
- Arterial switch operation for transposition of great arteries
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure
- Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
- Fontan procedure for single ventricle disease
- Glenn procedure (bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis)
Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Punya Pratap Kujur
MBBS, MD, DM (Cardiology)
Consultant — Pediatric Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Gleneagles Global Hospitals Mumbai, India3+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 3+ years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
- Consultant — Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Mumbai, Parel
- Assistant Professor at Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
- ASD Device Closure (Percutaneous)
- VSD Device Closure (Percutaneous)
- PDA Device Closure (Catheter-based)
- Glenn Procedure (Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Anastomosis)
- Fontan Procedure (Total Cavopulmonary Connection)
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 3+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Global HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$4,500
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Faridabad, IndiaStarting from$4,500
Marengo Asia Hospitals
Est. 2007
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)
4.4
54 reviews
450+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$4,500
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Est. 2005
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)
3.8
49 reviews
539+
Beds
21+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$4,500
Apollo Hospitals
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$4,500
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Est. 1996
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)
4.8
1100 reviews
1000+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, IndiaStarting from$4,500
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)
Est. 1996
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)Liver TransplantCardiac SurgeryOrthopedics
1+
Doctors for Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$4,500
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Faridabad, IndiaStarting from$4,500
Sarvodaya Hospital
Est. 2014
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)
4.5
74 reviews
450+
Beds
12+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for coarctation of the aorta 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 Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)?
Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) is a congenital narrowing of the aorta that restricts blood flow to the lower body, forcing the heart to work harder and often causing high blood pressure in the arms with weak pulses in the legs. Correction is recommended soon after diagnosis in infants and children to prevent heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, and long-term cardiovascular damage. Treatment options include surgical repair or catheter-based balloon angioplasty/stenting depending on the child's age, anatomy, and severity of narrowing.
Who may be considered?
Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) 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?
Open surgical correction through a left-sided thoracotomy, where the narrowed segment is resected and the aorta is reconnected (end-to-end anastomosis) or repaired using a patch or subclavian flap.
3 approaches available for this procedure:
Surgical Repair via Thoracotomy
Most Common in InfantsOpen surgical correction through a left-sided thoracotomy, where the narrowed segment is resected and the aorta is reconnected (end-to-end anastomosis) or repaired using a patch or subclavian flap.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $300 - $900
Echocardiography, CT angiography of the chest, ECG, CBC, coagulation profile, renal function tests, chest X-ray, pediatric cardiology and anesthesia clearance
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $6,500 - $12,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~7-10 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~4-6 weeks recommended
Total stay: approx 12-14 days in India
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Pre-surgical cardiac evaluation and clearance
- Surgeon, anesthetist and ICU team fees
- Operating room and cardiac ICU charges
- Standard ward/room stay during hospitalization
- Routine post-operative medications and dressings
Usually Not Included
- International and domestic travel costs
- Accommodation for attendants/family
- Post-discharge follow-up visits and cardiac medications
- Any additional interventions for complications
- Visa and travel insurance fees
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients require regular follow-up echocardiograms and blood pressure monitoring for several years to check for re-narrowing, with activity restrictions gradually lifted over 4-6 weeks after surgery or a much shorter recovery after catheter-based procedures.
Risks
Potential risks include bleeding, infection, re-coarctation (renarrowing), aneurysm formation at the repair site, high blood pressure, and rare nerve or vascular injury; risks vary by technique and the child's age at the time of correction.
Alternatives
In select cases with favorable anatomy, balloon angioplasty or stenting may be chosen over open surgery, while some very mild, asymptomatic cases may be managed conservatively with close monitoring; the appropriate option depends on individual evaluation by a pediatric cardiologist.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
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Reports required
- Echocardiography report
- CT or MR angiography of the aorta
- ECG report
- Chest X-ray
- Previous cardiac catheterization or surgery records (if any)
- Recent CBC and renal function test results
- Pediatrician/cardiologist referral letter
- Growth chart and birth history (for infants)
Patient information needed
- Patient's age, weight and current growth status
- Blood pressure readings from arms and legs
- History of symptoms such as breathlessness, poor feeding, or leg pain
- Any associated congenital heart defects diagnosed
- Current medications, including blood pressure drugs
- Family history of congenital heart disease
- Known allergies and previous anesthesia reactions
- Passport copy for medical visa processing
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.
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Common questions
FAQs about Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) in India
What is Coarctation of the Aorta?
Coarctation of the aorta is a structural heart defect present from birth in which a segment of the aorta — the large artery carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body — is abnormally narrowed, obstructing normal blood flow. It can range from mild to severe and may occur in isolation or alongside other congenital heart abnormalities such as a bicuspid aortic valve.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Coarctation of the Aorta?
In newborns with severe CoA, symptoms can include poor feeding, rapid breathing, pallor, and circulatory collapse, which are medical emergencies requiring urgent attention. In older children and adults with milder narrowing, the condition may present more subtly with headaches, cold or weak legs, leg cramps on exertion, nosebleeds, or high blood pressure detected incidentally — a notable difference in blood pressure readings between the arms and legs is a key clinical clue. It is important to note that symptoms alone — or even the absence of symptoms — are not sufficient to confirm or exclude this diagnosis, which requires formal clinical and imaging evaluation.
How is Coarctation of the Aorta diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a physical examination that includes measuring blood pressure in both arms and legs, listening for a characteristic heart murmur, and reviewing any relevant personal or family cardiac history. Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound) is usually the primary imaging investigation, allowing clinicians to visualise the narrowed segment and assess its severity; the pressure gradient across the coarctation — often expressed in mmHg — is a key marker used to gauge haemodynamic significance. For more detailed anatomical planning, particularly in adolescents and adults, cardiac MRI, CT angiography, or cardiac catheterisation may also be used to map the aorta precisely before decisions about intervention are made.
How is Coarctation of the Aorta treated?
The appropriate treatment for CoA depends on the severity of the narrowing, the patient's age, overall cardiovascular anatomy, and the presence of associated conditions — all of which must be evaluated individually by a qualified specialist. For haemodynamically significant CoA, intervention is generally recommended and may take the form of open surgical repair (such as resection and end-to-end anastomosis or patch aortoplasty) or a catheter-based procedure (balloon dilation with or without stent placement). Less severe cases, or those identified later in life, may initially be managed with careful monitoring and medication, though the decision to defer intervention is made only after a thorough clinical assessment.
Can Coarctation of the Aorta be treated without a procedure?
In patients with mild coarctation or in those awaiting or not yet meeting criteria for intervention, non-surgical management may include antihypertensive medications — commonly ACE inhibitors or beta-blockers — to control elevated blood pressure and reduce cardiac strain. Regular surveillance with imaging (typically echocardiography or MRI) is a central part of non-surgical management to detect progression. However, it should be understood that medication and monitoring do not correct the underlying anatomical narrowing; for most patients with haemodynamically significant CoA, a procedural or surgical approach remains necessary at some point.
When is Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) considered for Coarctation of the Aorta?
Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) 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 Coarctation of the Aorta?
Coarctation of the aorta is primarily managed by a paediatric cardiologist in children, or by a congenital heart disease cardiologist (adult congenital heart disease specialist) in older adolescents and adults. Depending on the chosen treatment approach, a paediatric or congenital cardiac surgeon and an interventional cardiologist with specific expertise in structural or congenital heart procedures may also be closely involved in care.
How do I choose a doctor for Coarctation of the Aorta?
When comparing providers for CoA management, it is worth looking at the centre's documented experience with both surgical repair and catheter-based interventions for this specific condition, as well as the availability of a dedicated multidisciplinary congenital heart team that includes cardiology, cardiac surgery, and imaging specialists. Long-term follow-up arrangements are particularly important for this condition, since patients treated in childhood require lifelong surveillance for re-coarctation, hypertension, and aortic complications 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.