Dr. Neeraj Awasthy

About Doctor

Qualifications:

• MBBS
• MD Pediatrics
• FNB (Pediatric Cardiology)

Overview:

Dr. Neeraj Awasthy is a distinguished pediatric cardiologist renowned for his expertise in managing complex congenital and acquired heart diseases in children with over 20 years of experience, his academic journey includes an MBBS degree from the University of Delhi (1999), an MD in Pediatrics from the same institution (2004), and a Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations (2009).Dr. Awasthy has made significant contributions to the field through research, having published nearly 120 articles in various national and international journals. He has also authored chapters in six medical textbooks and co-authored a book on congenital heart diseases. His work extends beyond clinical practice, as he actively participates in editorial boards of prestigious medical journals, including the Annals of Pediatric Cardiology, Indian Heart Journal, and Cardiology in the Young.

Throughout his career, Dr. Awasthy has been instrumental in pioneering advanced cardiac procedures for pediatric patients. Notably, he led a team that successfully performed a high-risk arterial switch operation on a one-day-old newborn, a rare open-heart surgery correcting transposed aorta and pulmonary arteries.  Additionally, he has utilized innovative techniques such as the Piccolo device closure to treat patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in low-weight newborns, exemplifying his commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies for improved patient outcomes.

Dr. Awasthy is also dedicated to advancing the field through education and research. He is a regular faculty member at numerous national and international conferences, sharing his knowledge and experiences with the global medical community.  His professional memberships include the Medical Council of India, Delhi Medical Council, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiac Society of India, and the American Academy of Echocardiography.

Conditions Treated:

• Congenital and structural heart diseases
• Pulmonary artery hypertension
• Fetal cardiac conditions
• Pediatric cardiomyopathy
• Pediatric imaging-related conditions

Procedures Performed:

• Interventions for congenital heart diseases
• Pediatric cardiac catheterization
• Fetal echocardiography
• Balloon valvuloplasty and angioplasty
• Device closure for heart defects