Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

About Doctor

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan is a highly regarded pediatric cardiologist with over 40 years of experience. 

He has successfully performed more than 3,000 cardiac catheterizations and over 5,000 echocardiography procedures, include 200 non-surgical closures of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) using devices, 600 non-surgical closures of Atrial Septal Defects (ASD).

He also completed 20 stent placements in venous channels and great arteries, and 30 post-myocardial infarction closures of Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD).

His areas of expertise include the device closure of heart defects, balloon dilatation of valves and arteries, stenting of arteries and veins, and transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement. 

He played a major role in performing the first-ever Balloon Dilation of the Atrial Septum and Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty at AIIMS.

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan is known for treating his patients with genuine care and attention, ensuring that they feel comfortable and understood. His warm and empathetic approach reassures patients and builds confidence in their treatments.

Medical Qualifications

• DM ( Cardiology), (AIIMS) All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
• MD (Medicine), University of Delhi.
• MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Consultant, at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS).
• Director, at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
• Assistant Professor Of Cardiology: Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India ( 1988- 1992)
• Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS).
• Additional Professor, Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Sciences.
• Consultant Cardiologist, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
• Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Pediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
• Principal Consultant Cardiologist, Pediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
• Senior Consultant, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
• Director and Head of Department, Pediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.

Career Highlights

• Dr. Radhakrishnan has successfully performed over 3,000 cardiac catheterizations and more than 5,000 echocardiography procedures.
• Completed 200 non-surgical closures of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) using devices and 600 non-surgical closures of Atrial Septal Defects (ASD).
• Performed 20 stent placements in venous channels and great arteries, as well as 30 post-myocardial infarction closures of Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD).
• Instrumental in conducting the first Balloon Dilation of the Atrial Septum and Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty at AIIMS.
• Expertise includes device closure of heart defects, balloon dilatation of valves and arteries, stenting of arteries and veins, and transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement.

Research and Fellowships

• Membership: Delhi Medical Council.

Awards and Recoginition

• Dr. Radhakrishnan developed and introduced the Balloon Dilatation of the Atrial Septum in Complete Transposition of Great Arteries with Intact Septum.