Dr. Suresh Rao
founder and director of the Children’s Heart Centre at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
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Qualifications & Education
Extensive training and expertise that sets Dr. Suresh Rao apart
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Dr. Suresh Rao has MBBS, MS and MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
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He also has a Diploma in National Board (CTS).
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He has a fellowship from College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS) and Indian Association of Cardio Thoracic Surgeons (FIACS).
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He is specialized in Neonatal and Infant Heart Surgery, Complex Congenital Heart Corrections, and Valve Repairs in children.
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His skills include advanced cardiac surgical techniques including limited posterior thoracotomies and mini-sternotomies.
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His expertise is also in complex procedures such as arterial switch operations, repair of hypoplastic and interrupted arches, common AV canals, and Norwood operation.
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He is also an expert in Ross & Ross Konno operations, Fontan repair, ALCAPA correction, Potts shunts for pulmonary arterial hypertension, and redo cardiac surgeries.
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He has extensive experience in newer techniques of cardiopulmonary bypass for congenital heart corrections.
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Highlights
Key achievements and specializations of Dr. Suresh Rao
Dr. Suresh Rao has over 30 years of experience as a Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon with more than 12,000 surgeries performed across all age groups and complexities.
Dr. Rao is the founder and director of the Children’s Heart Centre at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai.
He has led the center to perform over 10,000 congenital heart procedures, including 8,000 corrective surgeries and 2,000 cardiological interventions.
He has played a key role in advancing congenital heart surgery in India.
Known for successfully performing complex surgeries such as a 10-hour double switch operation with VSD closure for L-transposition of the great arteries in infants, combining multiple intricate procedures in a single surgery.
He is recognized for a multidisciplinary team approach and achieving clinical outcomes that match international standards.
Dr. Suresh is highly praised by patients and families for compassionate care and “giving new life” to children.
He also contributed academically to national and international cardiothoracic journals and conferences.
DOCTOR WORKS AT
World-class facilities for exceptional patient care
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
Mumbai • Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
750 Beds
24 Hours Open