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Fontan Procedure doctors
FeaturedDr. Devi Shetty
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery), Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery
Chairman & Founder · Specialty: Cardiac Surgeon
Narayana Health Bengaluru, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 38+ years of experience in Cardiac Surgeon
- Chairman & Founder, Narayana Health, Bengaluru (1999 – Present)
- Chief Cardiac Surgeon, B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata (1989 – 1999)
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Repair
- Mitral Valve Repair
Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Narayana HealthHospital accreditation: NABH
Dr. 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. Kale Satya Sridhar
MCh, MS, MBBS
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon · Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad — Present
- Attending Surgeon, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Aortic Root Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SecunderabadHospital accreditation: 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
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Fontan ProcedureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Fontan Procedure
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Faridabad, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Marengo Asia Hospitals
Est. 2007
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Fontan ProcedureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Fontan Procedure
4.4
54 reviews
450+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Est. 2005
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Fontan ProcedureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Fontan Procedure
3.8
49 reviews
539+
Beds
21+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Apollo Hospitals
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Fontan ProcedureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Fontan Procedure
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Est. 1996
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Fontan ProcedureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Fontan Procedure
4.8
1100 reviews
1000+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)
Est. 1996
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Fontan ProcedureLiver TransplantCardiac SurgeryOrthopedics
1+
Doctors for Fontan Procedure
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$8,500
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Fontan ProcedureCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Fontan Procedure
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for hypoplastic left heart syndrome 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 Fontan Procedure?
The Fontan procedure is a staged palliative open-heart surgery performed in children with single-ventricle heart defects, such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, who have already undergone earlier surgeries (Norwood and Glenn/hemi-Fontan procedures). It reroutes venous blood from the lower body directly to the pulmonary arteries, allowing the single functioning ventricle to pump oxygenated blood to the body more efficiently. It is usually performed between 2-4 years of age and is the final stage of single-ventricle palliation.
Who may be considered?
Fontan Procedure 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 synthetic tube (conduit) is placed outside the heart to connect the inferior vena cava directly to the pulmonary artery, avoiding suture lines within the atrium and reducing long-term arrhythmia risk.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
Extracardiac Conduit Fontan
Most PopularA synthetic tube (conduit) is placed outside the heart to connect the inferior vena cava directly to the pulmonary artery, avoiding suture lines within the atrium and reducing long-term arrhythmia risk.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $600 - $1,500
Echocardiogram, cardiac MRI, cardiac catheterization, CBC, coagulation profile, liver and renal function tests, chest X-ray, pulse oximetry (oxygen saturation), ECG
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $9,000 - $16,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2-3 days
Hospitalisation: ~10-14 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~4-6 weeks recommended
Total stay: approx 3-4 weeks
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Pre-operative cardiac evaluation and cardiac catheterization
- Surgeon, anesthetist and cardiac team fees
- ICU and ward stay with monitoring
- Conduit/implant device cost
- Post-operative echocardiogram and follow-up consultation
Usually Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Companion accommodation and meals
- Long-term anticoagulation medications after discharge
- Unplanned ICU escalation or extended ventilation
Recovery and follow-up
Children typically remain hospitalized for 10-15 days with close monitoring for fluid retention and arrhythmias, followed by lifelong cardiology follow-up, anticoagulation therapy, and periodic echocardiograms to monitor Fontan circulation function.
Risks
Potential risks include arrhythmias, pleural effusions, protein-losing enteropathy, thrombosis, and Fontan circulation failure over the long term, requiring lifelong specialist monitoring.
Alternatives
There is no true surgical alternative to the Fontan procedure for single-ventricle physiology; the only other options are continued medical management of a failing circulation or, in cases of Fontan failure, heart transplantation.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
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Reports required
- Latest echocardiogram report and video/CD
- Cardiac catheterization report with pressure and saturation data
- Previous surgical records (Norwood/Glenn or hemi-Fontan operative notes)
- Cardiac MRI or CT angiogram if available
- Recent ECG
- Chest X-ray
- Growth chart and current weight/height
- Any prior discharge summaries from cardiology admissions
Patient information needed
- Child's current age, weight and height
- Detailed history of previous cardiac surgeries and dates
- Current oxygen saturation levels and symptoms (cyanosis, fatigue, feeding difficulty)
- Any known genetic syndromes or associated anomalies
- Current medications and dosages
- Allergy history
- Family medical history of congenital heart disease
- Passport and visa details for medical travel
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
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Fontan Procedure) and procedure (Fontan Procedure) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Fontan Procedure in India
What is Hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a critical congenital heart condition present at birth in which the structures on the left side of the heart are severely underdeveloped, leaving that side unable to pump oxygenated blood effectively to the body. It is one of the most complex and serious forms of congenital heart disease.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
In newborns, HLHS typically presents within hours to days of birth with signs such as a bluish or grey skin colour (cyanosis), rapid or laboured breathing, poor feeding, weak pulse, and cold extremities — all reflecting dangerously inadequate circulation. As the ductus arteriosus closes naturally after birth, symptoms escalate rapidly to circulatory collapse and shock if the condition has not been identified and stabilised. These signs are serious warning indicators, but a formal diagnosis can only be established through specialist cardiac evaluation and imaging, not symptoms alone.
How is Hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosed?
HLHS is increasingly detected before birth through routine fetal anomaly ultrasound, typically around 18–22 weeks of pregnancy, and confirmed with fetal echocardiography performed by a specialist in fetal or paediatric cardiology. In newborns not diagnosed prenatally, urgent diagnosis relies on clinical examination, pulse oximetry, chest X-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG), and — most critically — neonatal echocardiography, which defines the anatomy of the left ventricle, mitral valve, aortic valve, and aorta. The severity of underdevelopment across these structures, along with the status of the atrial septum and the ductus arteriosus, guides the urgency and type of intervention planned.
How is Hypoplastic left heart syndrome treated?
HLHS has no meaningful non-surgical pathway beyond initial stabilisation; the condition is uniformly fatal without staged surgical reconstruction or, in selected cases, heart transplantation. The standard surgical approach is a planned three-stage palliative reconstruction: the Norwood procedure performed in the first days of life, followed by the Glenn procedure (bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt) at approximately 4–6 months, and the Fontan procedure typically completed between ages 2 and 5. Each stage is a major open-heart operation, and the overall treatment pathway extends across several years, requiring lifelong cardiac follow-up even after all three stages are complete.
Can Hypoplastic left heart syndrome be treated without a procedure?
There is no curative or long-term non-surgical treatment for HLHS. Initial medical stabilisation — using prostaglandin infusion to keep the ductus arteriosus open, supplemental oxygen management, and close monitoring in a neonatal intensive care unit — is essential as a bridge to surgery, but this is a temporary measure only. Families who decline surgical intervention may be offered comfort-focused palliative care, but this is not a pathway to survival; this decision is deeply individual and must be made in full discussion with the specialist team.
When is Fontan Procedure considered for Hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
Fontan Procedure 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 Hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
HLHS is evaluated and managed by a paediatric cardiologist, typically working within a specialist congenital heart disease centre. Surgical procedures are performed by a paediatric or congenital cardiac surgeon, and ongoing care involves a multidisciplinary team including neonatologists, paediatric intensivists, cardiac anaesthesiologists, and specialist cardiac nurses.
How do I choose a doctor for Hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
When comparing centres for HLHS care, it is important to look for a programme with documented experience in all three stages of surgical palliation, a dedicated congenital heart disease multidisciplinary team, on-site neonatal and paediatric cardiac intensive care, and a clearly defined long-term follow-up pathway, as outcomes for this condition are strongly associated with centre volume and specialist expertise.
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.