About Fontan

The FONTAN procedure is a medical procedure used to treat the conditions of hypoplastic left heart syndrome, tricuspid atresia, and other cardiac conditions. In this procedure, the doctor will adjust the cardiac anatomy such that blood can bypass parts of the heart and travel more efficiently to the lungs.

Dr. Prof. H. Barbaros Kinoğlu

Cardiovascular Surgeon | Cardiovascular Surgeon

M.D. Cardiology

Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. H. Barbaros Kinoğlu is a highly skilled and experienced cardiac surgeon who has worked at the top hospitals in Turkey. He is obtained his medical education from the premier institutions of the country and abroad. His expertise lies in heart valve surgeries, open heart procedure, paediatric cardiac surgeries and vascular procedures, among others. He is actively involved in teaching budding doctors and training them in the medical branch of Cardiology. 

Prof. H. Barbaros Kinoğlu has published 100 articles in the field of Adult and Congenital Cardiac Diseases in the indexed national and international journal. He has also participated in several congress and conference where he presented his work. 

Prof. H. Barbaros Kinoğlu have performed approximately 10,000 treatment procedures involving the surgical treatment for heart conditions in both adult and children (as well as infants).

Clinical Focus

  • By-Pass
  • Children's cardiac and vascular surgeries
  • Carotid
  • Aortic vascular surgery
  • Heart valve surgery - Aortic valve replacement (AVR); Mitral valve replacement (MVR)
  • Open heart surgery
  • Advanced age heart surgery
  • Heart valve surgery
  • Pediatric cardiac surgery
  • Mitral valve surgery

Dr. Amit Misri

Cardiologist | Senior Consultant

MBBS, MD, FNB

Works at Medanta The Medicity
Gurgaon, India
A Senior Consultant inthe Department ofCardiology atMedanta - The MedicityHospital, Dr. Amit Misri has over a decade of rich professional experience in this field.His area of interest lies in Pediatric Echocardiography,Pediatric Cardiac Interventions,Fetal Echocardiography,Adult Congenital Heart Disease.Dr. Amit Misrihas treated several patients in India and gives every patient the best of medical care.

Clinical Focus

  • Pediatric Echocardiography
  • Pediatric Cardiac Interventions
  • Fetal Echocardiography
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Dr. Yasser Menaissy

Adults and Paediatrics Cardiac Surgeries | Consultant

MBBch, MSc, Medical Doctorate in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Works at Zulekha Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Yasser Menaissy is an expert in Adults and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery and has more than 30 years of experience in this field. He has a keen interest in a wide range of cardiac procedures including open-heart surgery for coronary artery diseases, off-pump and on-pump CABG, arterial revascularization and minimal invasive heart surgery. He also has expertise in Aortic aneurysm surgery, Bentall procedure, and heart valve procedures such as Mitral and Aortic Valve repair and replacement using biological as well as mechanical valves. Dr. Yasser is skilled in Paediatric Cardiac Surgeries such as Arterial Switch operation for TGA, Ross Procedure, Fontan, VSD and ASD closures, and many others.

Clinical Focus

Adult Cardiac Surgeries - Open Heart Surgery for ischemic coronary artery diseases - off-pump and on-pump CABG Arterial revascularization Minimal invasive cardiac surgery Mitral and Aortic Valve surgeries including repair and replacement with biological/mechanical valves. Aortic aneurysm surgeries Bentall procedure and Ross procedure. Paediatric Cardiac Surgeries - Arterial Switch operation for TGA Fontan, VSD and ASD closure. Fallots tetralogy repair CAVC repair and Coarctation of the Aorta repair. Modified BT shunts, Glenn shunts PDA closure Thoracic Surgeries - Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Pleural and lung biopsy. Segmental resection, lobectomy and pneumonectomy.

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Dr. Ahmed Al Kamali

Pediatric Cardiologist | Consultant

Diploma in Child Health from Royal College of Physician and Surgeon of Ireland

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
After completing his 4 years residency program at McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada, Dr. Kamali joined American and Canadian Board of Pediatric Certification. Dr. Ahmed is a pioneer of cardiac catheterization across the UAE. Dr. Ahmed Al Kamali has an excellent 24 years of clinical experience in pediatric cardiology. He has performed more than thousand cases of heart congenital anomaly stenting and closure surgeries throughout his career.

Clinical Focus

  • Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization
  • Congenital Heart Defects including Aortic Valve Stenosis (AVS)
  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Co-arctation of the Aorta (CoA)
  • Complete Atrioventricular Canal. Defect (CAVC)
  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar

Pediatric Cardiologist | Senior Director, Chief Surgeon and Head Neonatal & Congenital Heart Surgery

MBBS, MS (Gen Surgery), M.Ch (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery)

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
New Delhi, India

Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar is one of the most experienced surgeons in Delhi who has worked for over 21 years in the field of cardiac surgery. Almost one decade of his career has been dedicated exclusively to the care of infants and children with congenital heart defects. He is an acclaimed surgeon with expertise in performing the most complex and challenging procedures. The services provided by him encompasses a whole spectrum of birth defects related to heart in newborns and children. Dr. Dagar is a pioneering specialist who uses innovative techniques and cutting-edge technology to provide effective care for children from India and abroad. His areas of special interest include paediatric cardiac surgery including valve repairs and congenital heart defects in children. He has obtained his medical education from renowned medical institution and had his speciality training at GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi. He has worked as a Specialist Registrar at one of the world's leading medical facility - The Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, London, U.K. During his association with this hospital, he gained knowledge and experience in Extra Corporeal Life Support and Heart Transplant techniques. Dr. Kulbhushan is actively involved in research and has been published a number of papers in national and international peer reviewed journals. He has also authored several chapters for acclaimed medical textbooks.

Clinical Focus

  • Complex congenital heart defects in newborns
  • Valve repairs in children
  • Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

Awards

  • “Management of Cardio pulmonary bypass in infants with sickle cell disease” won 1st prize at ISCET Conference
  • Received Dr. V. Balagopal Raju Endowment Award

Dr. Muthu Jothi

Cardiologist | Senior Consultant - Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Works at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
New Delhi, India
Dr. Muthu Jothi is a Senior Consultant, Paediatric Cardiologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India. He has trained in adult and paediatric cardiothoracic surgery both in India and in the United Kingdom.

Clinical Focus

  • Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
  • Lung Transplantation

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Dr. Neeraj Awasthy

Pediatric Cardiologist | Sr. Consultant & In-charge - Paediatrics Cardiology

M.B.B.S, MD, FNB

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
New Delhi, India

Dr. Neeraj Awasthy is a leading Pediatric cardiologist in India, backed by more than 17 years of professional experience. He completed his MBBS from Delhi University and received an MD specializing in Pediatrics from Safdarjung Hospital & V.M.M. College, Delhi University, Delhi. He also has several fellowships and certifications to his name, including ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
Currently serving as the Principal Consultant at Max Super Specialty Hospital - Saket, Dr. Neeraj has a keen interest in Fetal Echocardiography, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, and many more cardiac procedures.

Clinical Focus

  • Fetal Echocardiography
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease
  • Pericarditis
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Spiro-Ergometry
  • Echocardiology
  • Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP)
  • Electrophysiology Peripheral Artery Disease
  • Congenital Heart Treatment
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • Ablations
  • Atherectomy
  • Trans myocardial Revascularization
  • DOR procedure
  • Balloon Valvuloplasty
  • Carotid Stenting
  • Pacemaker Surgery
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Heart Valve Replacement
  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
  • Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Dr. Munesh Tomar

Pediatric Cardiologist | Associate Director- Paediatric Cardiology

MBBS, M.D. (Pediatrics), FNB ( Pediatric Cardiology)

Works at Medanta The Medicity
Gurgaon, India
Dr. Munesh Tomar is a well-known pediatrician in the country with about 15 years of work experience in the field of pediatric cardiology. Presently she is working as a Senior Consultant in the Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease in Medanta, Gurgaon since March 2011. The major areas in which she is an expert includes- Echocardiography, Transthoracic including 3D, Transesophageal ech, Fetal echocardiography, Evaluation and management of arrhythmias, Diagnostic cardiac catheterization etc. Dr. Munesh is also extremely expert in Catheter interventions consisting of Device closure of ASD, PDA, VSD etc, Balloon dilatation, Pulmonary valve, Aortic valve, Coarctation of aorta and many others.

Clinical Focus

  • Echocardiography
  • Transthoracic including 3D
  • Transesophageal ech
  • Fetal echocardiography
  • Evaluation and management of arrhythmias
  • Diagnostic cardiac catheterization
  • Catheter interventions
  • Device closure of ASD, PDA, VSD etc.
  • Balloon dilatation
  • Pulmonary valve
  • Aortic valve
  • Coarctation of aorta
  • Mitral valve
  • Stenting: coarctation of aorta,pulmonary artery
  • Balloon atrial septotomy
  • Pericardial tapping, pulmonary AV fistula device closure, Coronary AV fistula device closure etc

Awards

  • Thakur Ulfat Singh Award for best student in MD Pediatrics, Received from Honble Prime Minister
  • Most Promising Doctor of The Year-2009 In pediatric cardiology

Dr. Gaurav Agrawal

Cardiologist | Associate Consultant

MBBS, MD (Pediatric), FNB (Pediatric Cardiology)

Works at BLK Super Speciality Hospital
New Delhi, India
Presently working as Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist in BLK Children Heart Institute at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Pusa Road, New Delhi.

Clinical Focus

  • Fetal Echocardiography
  • Device closure of ASD
  • Balloon valvuloplasty of cardiac valves
  • COA/PA stenting

Awards

  • Certificate of Appreciation for 20th IAP Pediatric Quiz in 2007

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Dr. Rashed Al Ali

Pediatric Cardiologist | Consultant

MBBS, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Dr. Rashed Al Ali is a well-known Pediatric Cardiologist. He has completed the Pediatric Residency at University Hospital of Hamburg and University Hospital of Bochum, Germany.
  • He pursued Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Aachen University and Heart Center of Leipzig University, Germany.
  • Dr. Rashed was part ofan Observership Program atThe Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto in Canada. He is a member of reputed medical associations like German Society for Pediatric Cardiology.

Clinical Focus

  • Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Heart Defects
  • Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization
  • Pediatric Echocardiography