Dr. Vikas Kohli

Dr. Vikas Kohli

Dr. Vikas Kohli

  • Speciality: Pediatric Cardiologist
  • Designation: Consultant – Pediatric Cardiologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
  • Education: MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), Diplomate in Pediatric Cardiology (USA)
  • Experience: 30+ years
  • Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi

About Dr. Vikas Kohli

Dr. Vikas Kohli is a renowned Pediatric Cardiologist with over 34 years of medical experience, including 30 years specializing in pediatric heart care. He completed his MBBS from University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, followed by MD in Pediatrics from PGIMER, Chandigarh. He further trained in Pediatric Residency at Montefiore Medical Center, New York, and completed his Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Miami. Dr. Kohli has practiced extensively in the USA and India, performing groundbreaking procedures such as Flow Restrictor Implantation in the Pulmonary Artery (first in India), balloon angioplasty in a 1.3 kg infant, and stent placement in a 1.8 kg child. He is the founder of the Delhi Child Heart Center at BLK Hospital, a specialized outpatient facility for pediatric cardiology services.

Dr. Kohli’s core expertise includes fetal cardiology, neonatal and preterm interventions, interventional cardiology, and advanced echocardiography. He is highly regarded for his empathetic approach, providing detailed counselling to parents about prognosis, lifestyle, and long-term care of children with cardiac conditions. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Cardiology and holds Diplomate status from the American Board of Pediatrics & Pediatric Cardiology. His numerous awards reflect his commitment to research and excellence in pediatric heart care.

Work Experience
  • Over 34 years of medical experience, with 30 years as a Pediatric Cardiologist
  • Founder and Director – Delhi Child Heart Center at BLK Hospital, Delhi
  • Former Pediatric Cardiologist – Jackson Memorial Hospital, Florida, USA
  • Performed pioneering cardiac procedures in India:
  • Flow Restrictor Implantation in Pulmonary Artery (1st in India)
  • Balloon Angioplasty in a 1.3 kg infant
  • Stent implantation in a 1.8 kg infant
Specialty & Interests
  • Fetal and Neonatal Cardiology
  • Interventional Pediatric Cardiology
  • Preterm Infant Cardiac Interventions
  • Device Closure Programs (ASD, VSD, PDA)
  • Pediatric and Neonatal Echocardiography
  • Parental Counselling on Cardiac Outcomes and Lifestyle
Memberships
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics & Pediatric Cardiology
Education & Training
  • MBBS – University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1986)
  • MD (Pediatrics) – PGIMER, Chandigarh
  • Pediatric Residency – Montefiore Medical Center, New York, USA
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology – University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (1995–1998)
Honors & Awards
  • Best Research by Fellow – University of Miami, 1997
  • Best Young Researcher National Award – Indian Academy of Pediatrics, 1991
  • American Heart Association/Genentech Award – 1996
  • Award of Excellence – Jackson Memorial Hospital, Florida
  • ACC-Bristol Travel Award – American College of Cardiology, 1997
Treatments Offered
  • Fetal and Pediatric Echocardiography
  • Neonatal and Preterm Heart Interventions
  • Interventional procedures like angioplasty and stenting in infants
  • Device closure for congenital heart defects (ASD, VSD, PDA)
  • Long-term management and counselling for pediatric heart conditions

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