Dr. Suresh Rao

Director – Children’s Heart Centre & Consultant, Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery

Specialty: Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery | Neonatal & Infant Cardiac Surgery | Complex Congenital Heart Defect Corrections | Pediatric Valve Repair Surgeries

37+ years of experience

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai

About Dr.Suresh Rao

Dr. Suresh Rao is one of India’s most senior and highly respected Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgeons, with over 37 years of experience in advanced cardiac surgery for children and adults. He is currently the Director of the Children’s Heart Centre and Consultant Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgeon at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

Renowned for his expertise in neonatal and complex congenital heart surgeries, Dr. Rao has pioneered multiple surgical techniques in congenital heart corrections and cardiopulmonary bypass. He has played a key role in establishing two nationally recognized congenital heart centers and has trained numerous surgeons who now lead cardiac units across India.

Internationally trained in India, New Zealand, Australia, and the USA, Dr. Rao combines global expertise with compassionate patient care. His philosophy reflects his dedication: “Perfection is achieved by mastery of seemingly insignificant details.”

He has successfully performed more than 12,000 cardiac surgeries across all age groups, making him a trusted name for both domestic and international patients seeking advanced pediatric heart care.

Professional Expertise

Neonatal & Infant Cardiac Surgery
Complex Congenital Heart Defect Corrections
Pediatric Valve Repair Surgeries
Minimally Invasive Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Techniques
Fetal & Congenital Cardiac Care
Multidisciplinary Pediatric Cardiac Management
High-risk and redo congenital heart surgeries

Clinical Experience & Achievements

Over 37 years of experience in pediatric cardiac surgery
Performed 12,000+ heart surgeries across all complexities
Established leading congenital heart centers in India
Instrumental in developing congenital heart surgery programs since 1988
Led the Children’s Heart Centre performing 10,000+ procedures
Successfully performed rare and complex surgeries like Double Switch Operation
Former President of Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
Former President of Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
Recipient of multiple national and international awards and orations
Published 40+ research papers in national and international journals

Education & Training

MBBS & MS (General Surgery) – Grant Medical College & JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
MCh (CVTS) – Sree Chitra Institute of Science & Technology, Trivandrum
Fellowship in Congenital Heart Surgery – University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA

International Training:

Green Lane Hospital, Auckland (New Zealand)
Children’s Hospital, Sydney (Australia)
University of Alabama (USA)

Professional Memberships & Current Hospital

Current Hospital

Director – Children’s Heart Centre, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

Professional Memberships

Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (Past President)
Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (Past President)
European Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons
World Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society
Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)

Conditions Treated

Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Tetralogy of Fallot
Transposition of Great Arteries (TGA)
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC)
Pediatric Valve Disorders
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Complex congenital and structural heart diseases

Procedures / Treatments Performed

Arterial Switch Operations
Norwood Procedure
Fontan Procedure
Ross & Ross-Konno Operations
Nikaidoh Procedure
ALCAPA Correction
Complex Intraventricular Repairs
Pediatric Valve Repair Surgeries
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (Thoracotomy & Ministernotomy)
Redo Congenital Heart Surgeries
Complete Congenital Heart Defect Corrections (Newborn to Adult)

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Why Choose Dr. Suresh Rao?

37+ years of unmatched expertise in pediatric cardiac surgery
Successfully performed over 12,000 complex heart surgeries
Pioneer in congenital heart surgery advancements in India
International training across top global cardiac centers
Expertise in neonatal and high-risk cardiac procedures
Leader in establishing world-class heart centers
Trusted by international patients for complex pediatric heart cases
Multidisciplinary, patient-focused treatment approach

International Patient Services – Powered by Hospisity

Hospisity provides complete medical travel assistance for patients seeking consultation or heart surgery with Dr. Suresh Rao.

Our services include:

Priority appointment scheduling
Online telemedicine consultation & second opinion
Pediatric heart surgery cost estimation
Medical visa assistance
Airport pickup & accommodation arrangements
Dedicated international patient coordinator
Language interpretation services
Post-treatment follow-up support

Consultation Information

Dr. Suresh Rao offers:

In-hospital consultations at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
Online telemedicine consultations for international and outstation patients

To book consultation or share medical reports:

Phone / WhatsApp: +91 85953 35123
Email: care@hospisity.com

Hospisity ensures fast scheduling, expert guidance, and complete treatment journey support.

FAQs -Dr. Suresh Rao

Q1: What is Dr. Suresh Rao specialisation?

He specializes in pediatric and congenital heart surgery, including neonatal cardiac procedures.

Q2: Where does Dr. Suresh Rao currently practice?

Dr. Suresh Rao is the Director – Children’s Heart Centre, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

Q3:What types of heart conditions does Dr. Suresh Rao treat?

He treats complex congenital heart defects, valve disorders, and pediatric heart diseases.

Q4: Does he treat newborn heart conditions?

Yes, he is highly experienced in neonatal cardiac surgery.

Q5: How can I book an appointment with Dr. Suresh Rao?

You can directly book an appointment through Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital to book an appointment or you can reach out to Hospisity’s care team:
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