Best Paediatric Cardiologists for Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) in India
This page lists 14 ventricular septal defect (vsd) doctors in India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
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This page lists 14 ventricular septal defect (vsd) doctors in India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
About Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) doctors in India
This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.
About the Condition
What is Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is one of the most common congenital heart conditions, involving an abnormal opening in the muscular wall that separates the heart's two lower chambers, causing oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood to mix. Depending on the size and location of the defect, this can place extra strain on the heart and lungs over time, potentially leading to complications such as pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, or increased susceptibility to infective endocarditis. Small defects in infants frequently close on their own, while larger or haemodynamically significant defects may require intervention to prevent long-term organ damage. A thorough assessment — including clinical examination, cardiac imaging, and review of symptoms and growth in children — is essential to determine the appropriate course of management.
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Treatment options for Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Care may include lifestyle changes, medical treatment, specialist review or a procedure, depending on the diagnosis, associated conditions and individual goals. The options below are associated with this condition in the GAF Healthcare directory.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) repair is a cardiac procedure performed to close an abnormal opening between the two lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart, which allows oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood to mix.
Why it may be consideredIf left uncorrected, a significant VSD can lead to heart failure, poor growth, recurrent lung infections, and pulmonary hypertension in children. Repair is typically recommended in infancy or childhood, either through open-heart surgery or a minimally invasive device closure, depending on the size and location of the defect.
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure is a cardiac procedure performed to seal an abnormal opening between the heart's two lower chambers (ventricles) that allows oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood to mix.
Why it may be consideredThis defect, common in children, can be closed either surgically through open-heart surgery or via a minimally invasive catheter-based device, depending on the size, location, and age of the patient. Timely closure prevents complications such as heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and growth delay.
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
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Paediatric CardiologyCardiac SurgeryMedical OncologySpine Surgery
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Paediatric CardiologyCardiac SurgeryMedical OncologySpine Surgery
Many international patients consider India for ventricular septal defect (vsd) 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.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) in India
What is Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the wall (septum) dividing the heart's left and right ventricles, present from birth, which allows abnormal blood flow between the two chambers. The defect varies in size, position, and clinical significance, ranging from tiny openings that cause no symptoms to large defects that meaningfully affect heart and lung function.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
Common signs include a heart murmur detected on examination, rapid or laboured breathing, poor feeding and slow weight gain in infants, fatigue, and reduced exercise tolerance in older children or adults. In large defects, recurrent chest infections and signs of heart failure — such as sweating during feeds or persistent breathlessness — may also occur. These features can be associated with many cardiac and non-cardiac conditions, so symptoms alone are not sufficient to establish a diagnosis.
How is Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a detailed clinical history and physical examination, where a characteristic heart murmur may be the first clue, followed by echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), which is the primary tool for confirming the defect's size, location, and its effect on blood flow and heart chamber pressures. Chest X-ray and electrocardiogram (ECG) help assess associated changes in heart size and rhythm, and cardiac catheterisation or cardiac MRI may be recommended in selected cases to measure pulmonary artery pressures or provide additional anatomical detail before intervention. Defects are broadly characterised by their anatomical position (perimembranous, muscular, inlet, or outlet) and by haemodynamic significance, which guides management decisions.
How is Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) treated?
Treatment depends on the size of the defect, its haemodynamic impact, the patient's age and overall health, and whether complications such as pulmonary hypertension are present. Small, restrictive VSDs with no significant effect on heart function are often managed with active surveillance rather than immediate intervention. When closure is indicated, options include open-heart surgical repair under cardiopulmonary bypass or, in suitable cases, transcatheter (catheter-based) device closure — a less invasive approach performed through blood vessels without open surgery.
Can Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) be treated without surgery?
Many small VSDs, particularly muscular defects in infants, close spontaneously within the first years of life and are managed with watchful waiting and periodic echocardiographic monitoring. For patients with symptoms such as poor weight gain or mild heart failure, medical therapy — including diuretics or medications to reduce cardiac workload — may be used to stabilise the child while awaiting spontaneous closure or as a bridge to planned intervention. However, for haemodynamically significant defects that do not close on their own, definitive closure (surgical or transcatheter) is generally necessary and medical management alone is not considered a long-term solution.
When is Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Repair considered for Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Repair may be considered when conservative or medical options have not achieved enough improvement, or when the severity of the condition warrants it. The decision depends on clinical assessment, expected benefits and individual risks.
Which doctor treats Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
VSD is primarily evaluated and managed by a paediatric cardiologist, who coordinates care from diagnosis through to follow-up; when surgical repair is required, a congenital cardiac surgeon performs the procedure. Adults with unrepaired or previously repaired VSDs are typically followed by a cardiologist specialising in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD).
How do I choose a doctor for Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
When selecting a centre or specialist, consider the team's documented experience with VSD repair and transcatheter closure specifically, the availability of a dedicated congenital heart programme with multidisciplinary support (including paediatric cardiac anaesthesia, intensive care, and cardiac imaging), and a clear plan for structured long-term follow-up, since some patients require ongoing monitoring for arrhythmia, residual shunting, or pulmonary pressure changes even after successful closure.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a medical summary, investigation and imaging or biopsy reports where relevant, a current medication list, previous diagnoses and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translation where needed.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team helps review initial medical information, connect you with suitable doctors and hospitals, explain next steps and indicative estimates, and organise a treatment plan before travel.
