🧑‍⚕️ Dr. Sushil Azad

Senior Consultant – Paediatric Cardiology & Congenital Heart Disease Specialist
Practices in: New Delhi & Faridabad

Dr. Sushil Azad is a highly respected Senior Consultant in Paediatric Cardiology with nearly 20 years of experience in diagnosing and treating heart conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. He is widely recognized for his expertise in managing congenital heart diseases and performing minimally invasive interventional cardiac procedures.

His clinical focus includes non-surgical closure of congenital heart defects such as atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), as well as balloon valvotomy, pacemaker implantation, and fetal echocardiography. Known for his compassionate and patient-centric approach, Dr. Azad is a trusted name among parents and pediatricians alike.

Practicing at top-tier hospitals in New Delhi and Faridabad, he integrates advanced techniques with evidence-based medicine to deliver excellent outcomes, even in high-risk pediatric cardiac cases. He is also actively involved in academic teaching, national conferences, and capacity-building programs aimed at improving pediatric cardiac care across India.

🎓 Education & Training

• MBBS – Pt. B.D. Sharma Medical College, Rohtak (1999)

• MD (Pediatrics) – Pt. J. L. Nehru Medical College, Raipur (2003)

• Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care – Madras Medical Mission, Chennai (2004)

• FNB in Pediatric Cardiology – Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi (2006–2007)

🩺 Areas of Expertise

• Comprehensive management of congenital and acquired heart diseases in neonates, children, and young adults

• Expertise in cardiac catheterization and pediatric interventional cardiology (4,500+ procedures)

• Proficient in neonatal interventions, structural heart disease closures, and non-surgical therapies

• Skilled in pediatric echocardiography, fetal cardiology, and pediatric electrophysiology

🌟 Program Development & Innovation

• Instrumental in developing Pediatric Cardiology programs at Medanta Medicity and Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

• Among the first in India to perform Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation, offering a non-surgical alternative to valve repair

🏥 Professional Appointments

• Principal Consultant – Pediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi

• Deputy Head – Pediatric Cardiology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad

Previous Roles:

• Associate Consultant, Apollo Hospitals (2006–2009)

• Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist, Medanta – The Medicity (2009–2015)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• Best Paper Award – Asia-Pacific Congenital & Structural Heart Symposium, Hong Kong (2012)

• Best Paper Award – Chhattisgarh Pedicon for contributions to pediatric cardiac research

📚 Academic Contributions

• Authored 25+ research papers and textbook chapters in the field of pediatric and fetal cardiology

• Regular faculty at national conferences such as PEDICON and other CME and echocardiography workshops

🤝 Memberships & Affiliations

• Member – Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)

• Member – Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI)

• Registered with the National Medical Council (NMC)