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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fontan

Best Fontan Surgeons

Fontan surgeons and doctors have specialized and trained in the field of Fontan. The doctors are fully qualified to deal with all kinds of medical issues in their area of specialization. The patients can be assured of safety and excellent standards of care with a trained specialist. However, finding a good doctor for the treatment is an important yet challenging task. The right surgeon ensures that the patient receives the right treatment and has minimal postoperative problems. One must consider various factors while choosing a doctor for the consultation and treatment of the medical condition. Some of these factors are:

Education background: The patients should look for Fontan doctors and surgeons who are board-certified and have completed their medical education from recognized institutions. The top-tier hospitals employ a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors who provide reliable clinical services.
Specialized training and fellowships: Many doctors pursue further training and specialization in their field to gain expertise in advanced techniques. They take fellowships in reputed institutions and hospitals to acquire skills and hands-on experience in the latest technologies.
Years of relevant experience: The medical career indicates the doctor’s success rate, the number of surgeries they must have performed and the ability to handle complex cases.
Associated with the accredited hospital: The doctor will perform the treatment at a hospital or clinic, so the quality and standard of the hospital is an important factor. An accredited medical facility provides assurance of good quality patient care and healthcare services.
Patient feedback and reviews: A simple online research may show the feedback and reviews for the doctor by other patients. Their experience with the doctor can be a testament to the doctor’s behavior during the treatment. Many doctors also have patient testimonial videos.

Who are the best Fontan doctors?

The list of the top Fontan specialists/surgeons include:

S.NO	NAME	HOSPITAL
1	Dr. Sanjay Sachdeva	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
2	Dr. Ashish Sabharwal	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
3	Dr. Surbhi Anand	Dental Bliss
4	Dr. Gagan Gautam	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
5	Dr. Aditya Gupta	Artemis Hospital
6	Dr. Sandeep Batra	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
7	Dr. SKS Marya	Medanta The Medicity
8	Dr. Gaurav Kharya	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
9	Dr. Amandeep Singh Dhillon	Dental Bliss
10	Dr. Bipin S Walia	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

What can an international patient expect from Fontan doctors?

The Fontan doctor typically first sees the results of the diagnostic tests to assess the medical condition and overall health of the patient. Based on the initial assessment, the doctor would prepare a treatment plan tailored according to the individualized needs of each patient. The doctor will also discuss the treatment plan for Fontan, alternative options, the pros and cons associated with each option and the possible risks as well as complications to educate and help the patient make the decision. They provide a comprehensive evaluation report and discuss the treatment in-depth with the patient during their consultation. For internation patients, they offer teleconsultation services to educate them about their condition and treatment options. These consultations help the patients and their families understand the treatment better and provide them a chance to ask questions or clear their doubts. The doctors are involved in the entire treatment process, from the pre-treatment phase to post-treatment care.

Once the patient is ready for the treatment, the Fontan surgeon addresses his team members and shares the details of the case with them. The team members prepare for Fontan and set up a convenient date for the procedure with the patient’s approval. The team will provide the patient a few instructions and guidelines for the pre-treatment phase. Also, the Fontan hospital initiates the formalities and ensures the hospital stay is comfortable. The patient will have to submit documents for any insurance claim approval. They must also apply for a medical visa and arrange their travel and accommodation based on the scheduled date for the procedure.

Are the Fontan surgeons skilled in the latest treatment procedures?

The Fontan surgeons are experts in their specialization field and have extensive experience in managing basic to complex cases. They are well-trained in the latest surgical procedures and medical treatments in their area of expertise. The surgeons are skilled in laparoscopy, endoscopy and other minimally invasive techniques of surgery. These procedures are associated with faster recovery with less post-operative pain and low rates of complication. The doctors also attend various workshops, seminars and participate in CMEs to remain updated with the recent trends and advancements in medicine and healthcare systems.

What is the Fontan surgeon responsible for?

The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the Fontan patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. The surgeon works as the leader of the medical team who takes care of the patient.

Why choose Lyfboat?

Lyfboat is a NABH accredited platform that guarantees quality medical for international patients seeking expert healthcare services in other countries. We aim to make advanced healthcare accessible to all patients around the world within a reasonable budget. Our team will help you get expert medical opinions from the specialist and find the best doctors and hospitals for Fontan at affordable prices. It is a free-to-use platform, and we do not charge any fees from patients. In fact, we negotiate on your behalf and provide a reliable price from the hospitals. In some cases, we are able to reduce the cost of the Fontan by up to 20% of what the hospitals generally offer.

Lyfboat makes the Travel to Treatment process hassle-free

We understand the concerns of international patients and their families while planning to travel to another country for treatment. Lyfboat’s vision is to make quality healthcare services accessible to patients of all kinds of socio-economic backgrounds at an affordable price. Our team works around-the-clock to ensure our patients receive quick responses and feel comfortable throughout the process.

All you have to do is - share your reports with us and claim your preferred location, and we will manage everything for you. Our team will:

Send a detailed response with the quotations for the treatment package and the profiles of the best hospitals and doctors
Connect you to the specialist for teleconsultation
Aid in the visa process, travel logistics and accommodation arrangements
Ensure your airport pick-up after arrival
Personal assistance at the hospital by our coordinators - they help manage appointments, billing and other formalities with the administration
Provide local SIM card for communication and language translators, if needed
Other services such as local transportation for sight-seeing and commute to other places
Follow-up care after the procedure

View Best Fontan Hospitals in the World

Dr. Srinivas M. Kini

Pediatric Cardiologist | Consultant

MBBS,MS (General Surgery),DNB (CTVS)

Works at BLK Super Speciality Hospital

New Delhi, India

Presently working as a Consultant in BLK Childrens Heart Institute at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi

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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

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Dr. Manvinder Singh Sachdev

Pediatric Cardiologist |

Works at Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Gurgaon, India

Dr. Sachdev is MBBS, MD Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology, with a rich experience of 12 years to his credit, Dr. Sachdev has been associated with many prestigious organizations like Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi besides others. His last assignment was with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi as Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist & Interventionist, where he was instrumental in establishing a program of device closure of Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defects.

Awards

2nd Best Poster Award, Paediatric Cardiac Society of India Conference, Bangalore (2004)

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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. Manisha Chakrabarti

Pediatric Cardiologist |

MBBS ,MD, FNBE

Works at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

New Delhi, India

Deepa sharma is a vastly trained and experienced pediatric cardiologist. Deepa sharma worked as consultant in Escorts heart Institute, Medanta project and then associated with Max healthcare as senior consultant in Pediatric Cardiology from 2009-2014 before she joined here. Her field of interest is interventional pediatric cardiology which includes device closures of holes and tracts in heart, balloon dilatation of narrowed heart valves/ coarctation and also stent deployments in critically ill patients from very low birth weight newborns to adults

Clinical Focus

Pediatric Cardiology

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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.

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