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Best Paediatric Cardiologists for Tetralogy Of Fallot Total Correction in India

This page lists 3 tetralogy of fallot total correction 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 3 tetralogy of fallot total correction doctors in India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Tetralogy of Fallot total correction 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.

Tetralogy of Fallot total correction doctors

Dr. Aseem R Srivastava Featured

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
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Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Rajesh Sharma

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
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Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Marengo Asia HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar

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
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Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Experience: 29+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Speciality Hospital, SaketHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Marengo Asia Hospitals🇮🇳 Faridabad, India
Starting 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
Tetralogy of Fallot total correctionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Tetralogy of Fallot total correction
4.4
54 reviews
450+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Rajesh Sharma
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Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$8,500

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

Est. 2005
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Tetralogy of Fallot total correctionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Tetralogy of Fallot total correction
3.8
49 reviews
539+
Beds
21+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for tetralogy of fallot 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.

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About the Procedure

What is Tetralogy of Fallot total correction?

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) total correction is open-heart surgery performed under cardiopulmonary bypass to repair the four structural heart defects at once — closing the ventricular septal defect, relieving right ventricular outflow tract/pulmonary stenosis, and reconstructing the pulmonary artery pathway. It restores normal oxygenated blood flow and is typically recommended for infants and children diagnosed with TOF to prevent long-term heart failure, cyanosis and growth delay. The procedure is usually performed once between 3 months and 2 years of age, depending on the child's anatomy and symptoms.

Who may be considered?

Tetralogy of Fallot total correction 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 single-stage open-heart operation performed on cardiopulmonary bypass to close the VSD with a patch and relieve the right ventricular outflow obstruction, suitable for most infants with favourable anatomy.

2 approaches available for this procedure:

Primary Complete Intracardiac Repair

Most Popular

A single-stage open-heart operation performed on cardiopulmonary bypass to close the VSD with a patch and relieve the right ventricular outflow obstruction, suitable for most infants with favourable anatomy.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $400 - $900

2D Echocardiography, ECG, Chest X-ray, CBC and coagulation profile, Cardiac CT/MRI (if needed), Blood grouping and cross-matching, Renal and liver function tests, Pre-anaesthesia fitness check

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $8,500 - $14,000

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~10-14 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~4-6 weeks recommended
Total stay: approx 3 weeks

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Cardiac surgeon and cardiac anaesthesiologist fees
  • ICU stay with ventilator support
  • Operating room and cardiopulmonary bypass charges
  • Standard ward/room stay post-surgery
  • Routine post-op medications and monitoring

Usually Not Included

  • International/domestic flights and visa costs
  • Attendant accommodation and meals
  • Long-term cardiac medications after discharge
  • Any unforeseen complications requiring extended ICU stay
  • Follow-up echocardiograms after return home

Recovery and follow-up

Most children are extubated within 1-2 days, moved out of ICU within 4-6 days, and discharged in 10-14 days, with growth, oxygen saturation and cardiac function monitored via echocardiography at 1, 3 and 6 months post-surgery. Full recovery and normal activity are usually achieved within 6-8 weeks, with lifelong periodic cardiology follow-up recommended.

Risks

As with any open-heart surgery in infants, risks include bleeding, infection, arrhythmias, residual VSD leak, pulmonary regurgitation and the rare need for a permanent pacemaker; long-term follow-up is needed to monitor for pulmonary valve dysfunction that may require future intervention.

Alternatives

In severely symptomatic newborns not fit for immediate full repair, a temporary palliative shunt or balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty may be used to stabilize the child before definitive surgery; there is no non-surgical cure for Tetralogy of Fallot.

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

  • Latest 2D echocardiography report with detailed measurements
  • ECG and chest X-ray reports
  • Cardiac catheterization/angiography report (if performed)
  • Pediatric cardiologist consultation notes
  • Complete blood count and coagulation profile
  • Growth chart and vaccination record
  • Any previous shunt/surgery discharge summary
  • Current weight, height and oxygen saturation (SpO2) readings

Patient information needed

  • Child's full name, date of birth and current weight
  • Age at symptom onset and cyanosis episodes (if any)
  • History of prior cardiac interventions or shunts
  • Any known genetic syndromes (e.g. 22q11 deletion)
  • Current medications and feeding pattern
  • Family medical history of congenital heart disease
  • Parent/guardian contact details and passport copies
  • Preferred travel dates and accompanying attendant details

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How this directory is built

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Common questions

FAQs about Tetralogy of Fallot total correction in India

What is Tetralogy of Fallot?
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect comprising four co-occurring structural problems: a ventricular septal defect (a hole between the heart's lower chambers), pulmonary stenosis (narrowing of the outflow from the right ventricle), an overriding aorta (the aorta positioned over both ventricles rather than just the left), and right ventricular hypertrophy (thickening of the right ventricular wall). Together, these abnormalities cause oxygen-poor blood to mix with oxygenated blood and be pumped to the body.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Tetralogy of Fallot?
Common signs include a bluish discolouration of the skin, lips, or fingernails (cyanosis), especially during crying or feeding, poor weight gain, breathlessness, fatigue with activity, and characteristic heart murmurs detected on examination; some infants experience sudden episodes of intense cyanosis and distress known as hypercyanotic or 'tet' spells. Older unrepaired patients may adopt a squatting posture instinctively to relieve symptoms, and clubbing of the fingers can develop over time. The presence of any of these signs warrants urgent specialist evaluation — they cannot on their own confirm a diagnosis or indicate what treatment is required.
How is Tetralogy of Fallot diagnosed?
Diagnosis is typically established through a combination of clinical assessment and cardiac investigations, beginning with echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), which maps the four structural defects and quantifies the degree of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction. In complex or borderline cases, cardiac MRI, CT angiography, or cardiac catheterisation may be used to provide precise anatomical detail — particularly the size and branching pattern of the pulmonary arteries — which directly influences surgical planning. Genetic testing is also commonly recommended, as chromosomal anomalies are identified in a meaningful proportion of TOF cases and carry implications for overall prognosis and associated conditions.
How is Tetralogy of Fallot treated?
Management of Tetralogy of Fallot is almost always surgical, as the underlying structural defects cannot resolve on their own and carry progressive risk if left uncorrected; the primary procedural options in our directory are complete intracardiac repair (total correction) and, where applicable, an initial palliative shunt procedure to improve pulmonary blood flow as a bridge to full repair. The timing and choice of procedure depend on the child's age, weight, symptom severity, pulmonary artery anatomy, and the degree of outflow tract obstruction, all of which are determined by the specialist team following detailed investigation. Long-term follow-up after repair is lifelong, as patients may require further interventions over time — such as pulmonary valve replacement — making ongoing cardiac monitoring an integral part of care.
Can Tetralogy of Fallot be treated without a procedure?
There is no proven non-surgical pathway that corrects the structural defects of Tetralogy of Fallot; medical management alone is not a definitive treatment. However, before surgery, medications such as beta-blockers may be used to reduce the frequency and severity of hypercyanotic spells, and supplemental oxygen or positioning (knee-to-chest) may be employed as immediate measures during acute episodes. These are bridging strategies to manage risk prior to repair, not substitutes for it, and the appropriate timing of any medical or surgical intervention is determined by a qualified paediatric cardiologist and cardiac surgeon on an individual basis.
When is Tetralogy of Fallot total correction considered for Tetralogy of Fallot?
Tetralogy of Fallot total correction 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 Tetralogy of Fallot?
Tetralogy of Fallot is evaluated and managed by a paediatric cardiologist, who directs diagnosis and non-surgical care, in close collaboration with a congenital cardiac surgeon (paediatric cardiac surgeon) who performs the corrective procedure. In many centres, a dedicated congenital heart disease multidisciplinary team — which may also include a paediatric cardiac anaesthetist, cardiac intensivist, and genetic counsellor — is involved in planning and delivering care.
How do I choose a doctor for Tetralogy of Fallot?
When comparing providers, look for a centre with documented experience in congenital heart surgery and specifically in TOF total correction, verified volume data where available, dedicated paediatric cardiac intensive care, and a clear plan for long-term follow-up including pulmonary valve surveillance — as post-repair care extends well into adulthood and requires continuity with an experienced team.
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.
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