Dr. Rajesh Sharma
Clinical Director, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Specialty:Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
30+ years of experience
Marengo Asia Hospital, Faridabad, India
About Dr. Rajesh Sharma
Dr. Rajesh Sharma is a globally recognised Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 30 years of expertise and more than 20,000 paediatric heart procedures under his belt. He presently works as the Clinical Director of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Marengo Asia Hospitals in Faridabad. Dr. Sharma is well-known for his extraordinary experience in treating severe congenital and acquired cardiac illnesses in children, including life-saving treatments like heart transplants, ECMO, and LVADs in paediatric patients.
Dr. Sharma gained all of his core medical training at the renowned All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, where he earned his MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and M.Ch in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. He advanced his specialisation with fellowships in Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery at Mary Ann Knight Hospital for Children in Miami and Children’s Hospital in Boston (Harvard Medical School).
Over the years, he has pioneered innovative methods such as double switch surgeries, left ventricular retraining, and biventricular repair for severe congenital heart disease, dramatically improving outcomes and quality of life for thousands of young patients. His surgical philosophy frequently emphasises avoiding Fontan circulation wherever possible, instead opting for more physiological biventricular alternatives.
Education & Training
MBBS – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
MS (General Surgery) – AIIMS, New Delhi
M.Ch (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery) – AIIMS, New Delhi
Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery – Mary Ann Knight Hospital for Children, Miami, USA
Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery – Children’s Hospital, Boston (Harvard Medical School), USA
Specialty Interests
Surgery for Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
Retraining of regressed left ventricle in d-TGA and CCTGA
Double Switch Operations
Biventricular Repairs for complex congenital heart disease
Avoidance of Fontan circulation when possible
Pediatric Heart Transplantation and LVAD implantation
Pediatric ECMO support
Conditions Treated
Congenital Heart Defects (ASD, VSD, TOF, TGA, TAPVC)
Aortic Arch Anomalies
Pediatric End-Stage Heart Failure
Complex Cyanotic Heart Disease
Pediatric Valve Disorders
Post-surgical Cardiac Complications
Pediatric Cardiomyopathies
Procedures Performed
Arterial Switch Operation
Double Switch Operation
Fontan Procedure and Modifications
Biventricular Repair Surgeries
Pediatric Heart Transplants
Pediatric LVAD and ECMO
Aortic Valve Repairs and Replacements
Surgical Correction of TOF and TAPVC
Minimally Invasive Congenital Heart Surgeries
Awards & Accolades:
Recognized for excellence in pediatric cardiac care globally
Pioneer in Biventricular Repair Techniques in India
Esteemed member of global pediatric cardiac surgery associations
FAQs Dr. Rajesh Sharma
Dr. Sharma specializes in congenital heart defects like TOF, TGA, TAPVC, and pediatric heart failure requiring transplants or ECMO support.
Yes, he is among the very few surgeons in India with expertise in pediatric heart transplantation and LVAD implantation.
He aims to avoid the Fontan circulation where possible and focuses on restoring two-ventricle circulation, improving long-term outcomes.
He is the Clinical Director of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad.
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