Dr. Rajesh Sharma

About Doctor

Dr. Rajesh Sharma is a renowned pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon with over 32 years of experience. 

He has successfully performed more than 20,000 pediatric cardiothoracic surgeries, focusing on both acquired heart diseases and congenital conditions. 

His areas of expertise include pediatric heart transplants, pediatric left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), surgery for transposition of the great arteries, and the treatment of congenital heart diseases.

Dr. Sharma completed his MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and MCh (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery) at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. 

During his tenure as an additional professor at AIIMS, he was actively involved in teaching and training cardiac surgery trainees, many of whom now practice independently across India.

Medical Qualifications

• MCh (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
• MS (General Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
• MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Senior Consultant, Department of  Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi.
• Director and Head, Department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Jaypee Hospital.
• Director, Department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi.
• Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery, at Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore.
• Additional Professor, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, at All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Career Highlights

• Dr. Sharma has performed over 20,000 pediatric cardiothoracic surgeries, specializing in both acquired heart diseases and congenital heart conditions. 
• His expertise extends to pediatric heart transplants, LVADs, ECMO, and surgeries for congenital heart diseases. 
• These procedures have greatly benefited both pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart defects.

Research and Fellowships

• Fellowship: Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Marry Ann Knight Hospital for Children, USA.
• Fellowship: Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Children’s Hospital, USA.
• Membership: Indian Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Membership: World Society for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery.
• Membership: Pediatric Cardiac Society of India.

Awards and Recoginition