- Speciality: Paediatric Cardiology
- Designation: Director – Paediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), FNB (Paediatric Cardiology)
- Experience: 20+ years
- Hospital: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
About Dr. Neeraj Awasthy
Dr. Neeraj Awasthy is a highly experienced Paediatric Cardiologist with over 20 years of extensive experience. He currently serves as the Director of Paediatric Cardiology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi. His academic journey began with an MBBS from the University of Delhi in 1999. He then earned his MD in Paediatrics from the University of Delhi in 2004. Subsequently, he completed his FNB in Paediatric Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations in 2009. He is also a regular faculty member at numerous national and international conferences. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
His areas of expertise include paediatric cardiac interventions such as PDA, ASD, VSD, RSOV, and preterm PDA device closures. He also performs balloon valvoplasty and stenting procedures. Additionally, he specializes in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension. He also has expertise in paediatric cardiac imaging, including echocardiography, foetal cardiology, and paediatric cardiomyopathies. Moreover, he manages grown-up congenital heart disease (GUCH) and neonatal cardiac interventions. He also provides cardiac surgery support and postoperative cardiac care. He has authored and co-authored more than 120 scientific publications. Consequently, he is a globally recognized and trusted name in paediatric cardiology.
Work Experience
● Director – Paediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (Present)
● Consultant, Department of Paediatrics Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Center
● Associate Consultant, Department of Paediatrics Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Center
● Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology (National Board), Escorts Heart Institute and Research Center, Delhi
● Senior Resident – Paediatrics, LNJP Hospital & MAMC, Delhi
● Research Officer under a WHO Project with AIIMS, Delhi
● Over 20 years of comprehensive paediatric cardiology experience
Specialty & Interests
● Paediatric Cardiac Interventions (PDA, ASD, VSD, RSOV, Preterm PDA Device Closures)
● Balloon Valvoplasty
● Stenting Procedures
● Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Management
● Paediatric Cardiac Imaging (Echocardiography)
● Foetal Cardiology
● Paediatric Cardiomyopathies
● Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease (GUCH)
● Neonatal Cardiac Interventions
● Cardiac Surgery Support
● Postoperative Cardiac Care
Memberships
● Member, Medical Council of India (MCI)
● Member, Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
● Member, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
● Member, Pediatric Association of Delhi (PAD)
● Member, Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI)
● Member, Cardiology Society of India
● Provisional Member, American Academy of Echocardiography (2013-2014)
● ACLS (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider since 2010
● BLS (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider
Education & Training
● MBBS, UCMS, Delhi University, Delhi (1999)
● MD (Paediatrics), Safdarjung Hospital & VMMC, Delhi University, Delhi (2004)
● FNB (Paediatric Cardiology), National Board, India, Escorts Heart Institute & Research Center (EHIRC), Delhi (2009)
Honors & Awards
● Regular faculty member at numerous national and international conferences
● Reviewer boards of several reputed medical journals
● Authored and co-authored more than 120 scientific publications
