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Dr Gaurav Kumar - Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Reg. No : DMC83834
Dr Gaurav Kumar
Cardiac Sciences Pediatric Cardiology : Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Experience: 25+ Years
Education: MBBS; M.S; DNB (CTVS), FRCS(CTh), MBA Fellowship Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
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About Dr Gaurav Kumar

Dr. Gaurav Kumar is an esteemed Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon based in New Delhi, Delhi, with over 25 years of extensive experience in the field. His educational background is impressive, holding multiple qualifications including MBBS, MS in General Surgery, DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery, and FRCS-CTh from England. Additionally, Dr. Kumar has an MBA and has completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery in Australia, highlighting his dedication to advancing his expertise in treating pediatric cardiac conditions.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, Dr. Kumar effectively communicates with a diverse range of patients and their families, ensuring they feel comfortable and informed about their treatment options. As a specialist in his field, he is well-versed in a variety of complex procedures aimed at addressing congenital heart defects and other cardiac issues in children, earning him the respect and trust of his colleagues and patients alike.

Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Apollo Hospitals, a prestigious name in the healthcare sector, where he utilizes cutting-edge technology and advanced surgical techniques to provide top-notch care to his young patients. His commitment to pediatric cardiac surgery not only reflects his technical abilities but also his compassion and dedication towards improving the lives of children in need of cardiac interventions. With a strong reputation for excellence and an unwavering focus on patient outcomes, Dr. Gaurav Kumar remains a prominent figure in the realm of pediatric cardiac surgery.

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Experience
2026
Senior Consultant – Pediatric CTVSIndraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi June 2024 – Present
2021
Director – Pediatric Cardiothoracic and Vascular SurgeryFortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New DelhiNovember 2019 – December 2021
2019
Director (Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery & Pediatric Cardiac Sciences) & ProfessorArmy Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, IndiaFebruary 2015 – September 2019
2015
Consultant – Congenital Cardiac Surgery & Associate ProfessorArmy Institute of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, IndiaJune 2013 – February 2015
2013
Senior Clinical Fellow – Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Mater Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, July 2012 – June 2013
2012
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon & Assistant ProfessorArmy Institute of Cardiothoracic Surgery, AFMC, Pune, IndiaJanuary 2010 – June 2012
2009
Specialist Senior Resident (CTVS)Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, India, January 2007 – December 2009
2006
Consultant – General SurgeryMilitary Hospital, Pathankot, Punjab, IndiaJanuary 2002 – December 2006
2001
Resident – General SurgeryArmed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, IndiaDecember 1998 – December 2001
Professor & Senior Consultant – Pediatric Cardiac SurgeryNH SRCC Children’s Hospital, Haji Ali, Mumbai

Awards & Achievements

Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) – 2019Awarded by the President of India for outstanding contribution to the development of Pediatric Cardiac Services in the Armed Forces Medical Services.
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Third Rank – Hospital Administration & Management Course – 2014Officers Training College, Lucknow
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General Officer Commanding Medal – 2005Recognized for outstanding surgical care provided to soldiers in the Eastern Sector
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General Officer Commanding Medal – 2004Honored for excellence in surgical care for soldiers in the Eastern Sector
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General Officer Commanding Medal – 1998Awarded for exceptional medical care delivered to soldiers and civilians in the Western Sector
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Research & Publications

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Nagpal BM, Kumar G, Nagi GS, Singh P. Sutureless closure of operative skin wounds. Med J Armed Forces India. 2004;60(2):131–133.
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Goyal R, Kumar G, Waghray MR. Endotracheal tube cuff pressure monitoring in peripheral hospitals. Med J Armed Forces India. 2006;62(3):243–245.
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Kumar G, Singh AK. Pneumothorax during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Med J Armed Forces India. 2007;63(3):277–278.
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Goyal R, Kumar G, Dubey R, Malakar PK. Management of gastroschisis in a peripheral hospital. Med J Armed Forces India. 2007;63(4):392–393.
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Goyal R, Shukla RN, Kumar G, Tandon M. Supraventricular tachycardia following intercostal nerve block treated with intralipid. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2011;27(4):564–565.
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Goyal R, Batra R, Jangde A, Kumar G. Single atrium and ventricle physiology with bilateral cleft lip and palate: A case report. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2012;28(3):384–385.
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Goyal R, Shukla RN, Kumar G. Comparison of i-gel with LMA ProSeal and LMA Classic in children. Paediatr Anaesth. 2012;22(4):355–359.
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Kumar P, Devgan A, Kumar G, Hasnain S. Hypercholesterolemia in a child: A rare case. Med J Armed Forces India. 2014;70(3):293–296.
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Tiwari N, Kaushik R, Kumar G, et al. Aspergilloma in pulmonary hydatid disease. World J Cardiovasc Surg. 2013;3(3):108–110.
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Kumar G, Provenzano S, Alphonso N, Karl T. Esophageal perforation post Fontan operation. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2013;4(3):293–295.
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Kumar G, Panda B, Gooi A, et al. Repair of Ebstein’s anomaly using cone technique. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2013;4(4):450–452.
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Kumar G, Mattke A, Bollinger T, et al. ECMO in neonate with metabolic disorder. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2014;5(1):118–120.
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Menon A, Garg AA, Rai S, et al. Management of acute type A aortic dissection. Med J Armed Forces India. 2014;70(1):73–75.
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Sharma VK, Joshi S, Kumar G, et al. Intravenous sildenafil in pediatric pulmonary hypertension. Ann Card Anaesth. 2015;18:510–516.
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Pawar R, Kumar G, Sharma VK, Dalal SS. Bronchial compression by pulmonary artery aneurysm. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2016;7(4):509–512.
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Kumar V, Kumar G, Sharma VK, Roy S. ALCAPA with congenital lobar emphysema. J Prob Health. 2017;5:161.
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Kumar V, Kumar G, Joshi S, Sharma VK. Ivabradine in junctional ectopic tachycardia. Indian Heart J. 2017;69(5):666–667.
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Kumar V, Sidhu N, Roy S, Kumar G. Myocarditis following vaccination in infant. Ann Pediatr Card. 2018;11:224–226.
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Kumar V, Roy S, Kumar G. Rare chromosomal duplication syndrome. J Pediatr Genet. 2018;7(3):125–129.
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Bhag G, Kumar G, Sahai K, et al. Cardiac calcified amorphous tumour in newborn. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;106(1):e27–e28.
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Kumar V, Tiwari N, Joshi S, Kumar G. Right atrial tamponade post ASD surgery. J Cardiovasc Dis Diagn.
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Kumar V, Kumar G, Tiwari N, Joshi S. Levoatrial cardinal vein in single ventricle palliation. J Cardiol Cardiovasc Ther. 2018;11(4).
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Kumar V, Kumar G, Sharma VK. Interventricular septum calcification in TOF. Med J Armed Forces India. 2019.
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Kumar V, Kumar G, Ramamurthy R, et al. Associations of atrial septal defect. J Cardiol Cardiovasc Ther. 2019;13(3).
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Kumar V, Kumar G, Tiwari N, et al. Ivabradine for refractory JET post surgery. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2019;10(6):709–714.
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Sharma VK, Kumar G, Joshi S, et al. Anaesthetic protocol comparison in pediatric cardiac surgery. Ann Pediatr Card.
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Kumar A, Tiwari N, Ramamurthy R, et al. Oral thyroid hormone in congenital heart surgery. Ann Pediatr Card. 2021;14(2):170–177.
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Tiwari N, Ramamurthy R, Kumar V, et al. 3D cardiac models in complex congenital heart disease. Med J Armed Forces India. 2021;77(3):322–330.
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Kumar A, Joshi S, Tiwari N, et al. HFNC vs NIV in pediatric cardiac surgery. Med J Armed Forces India. 2022.
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Kumar A, Ramamurthy HR, Tiwari N, et al. Fast tracking with epidural analgesia. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;38:469–480.
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Kaskar A, Sheth K, Panwala H, et al. Absent superior vena cava case study. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2024;15(1):118–120.
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Kaskar A, Dhabe V, Sen S, et al. Aortic uncrossing for circumflex aorta. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2023.
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Kaskar A, Kumar G. Perfusion strategies in aortic arch reconstruction. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg.
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Bioprosthetic valves in women of childbearing age – Armed Forces Medical Research Committee (2007–08), Grant: ₹5,00,000
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Mechanical prosthesis outcomes in mitral valve replacement – Medtronic India (2008–2011), Grant: ₹2,00,000/year
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3D modeling in congenital heart surgery (training & validation) – Armed Forces Medical Research Committee (2016–18), Grant: ₹5,00,000
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Sonoclot® vs TEG in bleeding disorders post cardiac surgery – Armed Forces Medical Research Committee (2017–18), Grant: ₹20,00,000
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nGAL for renal dysfunction assessment post pediatric cardiac surgery – Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (2016–ongoing), Grant: ₹5,00,000
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Preoperative oral thyroxine in pediatric cardiac surgery outcomes – Ongoing study (since 2018)
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Inflammatory markers and neuraxial block in pediatric cardiac surgery – Armed Forces Medical Research Committee (2020–22), Grant: ₹10,00,000

FAQs

Q: Who is Dr. Gaurav Kumar?
Dr Gaurav Kumar is a renowned Pediatric Cardio Thoracic Surgery with over 25 years of experience. He practices in Delhi at Apollo Hospitals Delhi. Dr Gaurav Kumar holds a degree in MBBS; M.S; DNB (CTVS), FRCS(CTh), MBA Fellowship Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Gaurav Kumar?
Patients frequently seek Dr. Gaurav Kumar's expertise for procedures such as Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Pacing. For further details on his specialties, please refer to his professional profile.
Q: What is Dr. Gaurav Kumar's specialization?
Dr Gaurav Kumar specializes in Pediatric Cardio Thoracic Surgery.
Q: What are Dr. Gaurav Kumar's medical qualifications?
Dr Gaurav Kumar holds MBBS; M.S; DNB (CTVS), FRCS(CTh), MBA Fellowship Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, reflecting his comprehensive education in the field of Pediatric Cardio Thoracic Surgery.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Gaurav Kumar have?
Dr. Gaurav Kumar possesses 25 years of experience in the medical field. His extensive career encompasses various medical practices.
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