Dr. Gaurav Kumar
Senior Consultant
• Pediatric Cardiology
• 6+ years of experience
• Max Hospital Saket, Delhi
Brief about doctor
Dr. Gaurav Kumar is an excellent pediatric cardiologist with experience of more than 6 years in the management and treatment of heart conditions in children. He is presently working as a senior consultant at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, with a deep commitment to the improvement of pediatric heart health. His extensive training coupled with a compassionate approach helps him care for infants, children, and young adults facing complex cardiac challenges.
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant, Pediatric Cardiology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (Apr 2022 - Till date)
- Consultant, Pediatric Cardiology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (Apr 2021 - Mar 2022)
- Associate Consultant, Pediatric Cardiology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (Aug 2018 - Mar 2021)
- Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology (NBE) - Apollo Children's Hospital, Chennai (Apr 2016 - Apr 2018)
- Senior Resident, Pediatrics, ESI Hospital, Delhi (2015 - 2016)
- Senior Resident, Pediatrics, Lok Nayak Hospital (2014)
Education & Training
- MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University (2009)
- MD in Pediatrics MAMC and Lok Nayak Hospital, Delhi University (2014)
- DNB in Pediatrics National Board of Examinations (2014)
- FNB in Pediatric Cardiology, Apollo Children's Hospital, Chennai (National Board of Examinations) (2018)
Memberships
- Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
- IAP-Cardiology Chapter
- Delhi Medical Council
Awards & Achievements
He was rewarded with excellence in dealing with the most complex cases of pediatric cardiac, for which some of his prominent works are listed below:
- Managing the newborns with the treatments of the complex congenital heart diseases
- Fetal Echocardiography to identify the diseases earlier
- Experienced in performing Diagnostic and Therapeutic Cardiac Catheterization
- Valve repairs and hole closures via minimally invasive procedures
- Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pediatric Cardiomyopathy
- Contributed numerous journals across the country and the globe
- Children Heart Disease Support Activist Initiative Organizer
- He invited all the faculty from major pediatric cardiology conferences happening in India to his setup.
Specialty Interests
Dr. Kumar focuses on:
- The complex condition of heart congenital anomaly in infants and children.
- Fetal echocardi/ography for heart disease diagnosis of infants still in the mother's womb.
- Minimally Invasive procedures, including device closures and balloon valvuloplasty, in heart diseases pertaining to children
- Pediatric pulmonary hypertension management.
- Pediatric Cardiomyopathy management
- Training and mentoring people in the Cardiology area
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. 1: What age group does Dr. Gaurav Kumar treat in pediatric cardiology?
He treats all ages, from newborns to young adults, who are in need of treatment and care due to heart conditions. He specializes in congenital heart diseases or acquired cardiac conditions in kids.
Q. 2: Would Dr. Kumar be performing non-surgical procedures while treating heart-related issues among children?
Indeed, with several non-invasive operations, such as sealing holes in the heart and opening closed heart valves using minimally invasive catheter-based interventions, and may potentially save patient hospital time.
Q. 3: How do I book an appointment with Dr. Gaurav Kumar?
You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Kumar by contacting the pediatric cardiology department at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, or through the hospital’s online appointment system.
Q. 4: Is Dr. Kumar a specialist in pediatric heart treatments, especially children's specific heart conditions?
Dr. Kumar is a specialist in complex heart conditions such as congenital defects, pediatric pulmonary hypertension, and cardiomyopathy; besides these, he is also an expert in fetal echocardiography to detect potential heart issues even before they are born.
Q. 5: What is the contribution of Dr. Kumar as a teacher to other healthcare providers?
Teaching and training medical students as well as healthcare providers with his experience in pediatric cardiology; sharing his know-how with the view that this may help raise better standards for the care given to the pediatric heart health patient population.
