Pediatric Cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals with congenital and other problems related to heart, its blood vessels and valves in new born and young children. Pediatric cardiology surgery is a branch of cardiology that helps correct congenital defects in the new born babies and some other young children with the help of surgery. Some of the most common treatments done with the help of pediatric cardiac surgery are ASD closure, VSD closure, tetralogy of fallot etc.

Paediatric Cardiology

Frequently Asked Questions about Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric Cardiology Surgeons

The Pediatric Cardiology doctor typically first sees the results of the tests ordered to assess the overall health of the patient. Based on the initial assessment, the doctor would prepare a treatment plan tailored according to the individualized needs of the patients. The treatment plan for Pediatric Cardiology, its alternative options, the pros and cons associated with each option and the treatment cost is thoroughly discussed with the patient to seek their approval.

Once the patient gives his or her consent, the Pediatric Cardiology surgeon addresses his team members and shares the details of the case with them. The team members prepare for Pediatric Cardiology and share a scheduled date of the procedure with the patient. The patient is advised to follow a few instructions as given by the Pediatric Cardiology surgeon. In addition, the Pediatric Cardiology hospital initiates the formalities and informs the patient about the estimated cost. The patient is accordingly required to submit documents for any insurance claim approval.

What is the Pediatric Cardiology surgeon responsible for?

The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the Pediatric Cardiology patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. The surgeon is worked as the leader of the Pediatric Cardiology surgical team.

Dr. Nilesh K Oswal

Pediatric Cardiologist | Consultant

MBBS, D. PED, MD (PEDIATRICS), MRCPCH-UK, CCT-UK (PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY)

Works at Zulekha Hospital Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Dr. Nilesh K Oswal can perform a transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiogram to the highest standards. He has experience of treating children with pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmia, metabolic disorder and heart & lung transplant. His area of interest is Pediatric interventional cardiology and adult congenital heart disease.

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His particular interest in interventional cardiac catheterization for congenital heart disease such PDA device closure, VSD device closure, ASD device closure, balloon dilatation of pulmonary valve, aortic valve, PA branches, coarctation of the aorta, stenting of PA branches, coarctation of the aorta, inserting a temporary and permanent pacemaker, PPVI & more.
He has performed more than 1500 cardiac catheterization and has been the primary operator for most of the cases. He has worked in a high volume center in India performing 1200 catheter per year and has worked in all three pediatric cardiac centers of excellence in London-UK.
He also has an interest in adult congenital heart disease and has vast experience of performing cardiac catheterization for the adult patient with congenital heart disease

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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)

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Dr. Rashed Al Ali

Pediatric Cardiologist | Consultant

MBBS, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

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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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