Dr. Rajesh Sharma

Dr. Rajesh Sharma - Renowned Pediatric and Adult Heart Surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Jsola, New Delhi

• Specializing in Complex Congenital and Acquired Heart Disorders
• Expert Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon with Over 30 Years of Experience
• Contact Dr. Rajesh Sharma for Exceptional Cardiac Care and Treatment

Profile Highlights:

• Dr. Rajesh Sharma is a highly experienced and acclaimed Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeon specializing in pediatric cardiac surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
• He is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment for both adult and pediatric heart diseases, with a particular focus on complex congenital heart disorders.
• With over three decades of experience, Dr. Sharma has performed more than 20,000 heart surgeries, including those for congenital heart defects and acquired heart diseases.
• He completed his fellowship training in pediatric cardiovascular surgery from prestigious institutions in the USA, equipping him with advanced knowledge and skills to tackle complex cardiac cases.
• Dr. Rajesh Sharma's expertise lies in infant and neonatal cardiac surgery, surgery for transposition of the great arteries, Fontan circulation, and acquired heart diseases.
• Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Sharma has been actively involved in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students, having started his career as a faculty member at AIIMS, Delhi.
• He has mentored numerous cardiac surgery trainees who have gone on to become established surgeons in various parts of India.
• Dr. Sharma's contributions to the field of pediatric cardiac surgery in India are significant, with several publications in renowned national and international scientific journals.

Expertise of Dr. Rajesh Sharma:

• Adult Cardiac surgery, including aortic valve repair and replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, and heart bypass surgery.
• Complex pediatric cardiac surgeries for congenital heart diseases, such as biventricular repair, double-switch operation, and surgery for transposition of the great arteries.
• Neonatal and infant cardiac surgery for addressing critical heart conditions.
• Surgical interventions for acquired heart disorders, including aortic stent grafting, coronary and peripheral angioplasty, and device closure.
• Extensive experience in Fontan circulation, a specialized surgical procedure for complex congenital heart defects.
• Proficiency in cardiac catheterization techniques to diagnose and treat heart conditions.

Work Experience of Dr. Rajesh Sharma:

• Director of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Jaypee Hospital, Noida (2014-20).
• Director and Head of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi (2007-2014).
• Senior Consultant and Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Narayana Hrudalaya, Bengaluru (2001-2007).
• Additional Professor of Cardiac Surgery at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1991-2001).

Qualifications and Trainings of Dr. Rajesh Sharma:

• MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1982).
• MS in General Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1986).
• MCh in Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1988).
• Completed specialized trainings at Mary Ann King Hospital for Children, Miami (1991), and Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School (1989).