Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar is a highly accomplished Cardiac Surgeon with over 21 years of experience, the last 15 of which have been devoted exclusively to the treatment of infants and children with congenital heart defects. He has successfully performed surgeries across the full spectrum of congenital cardiac conditions, including some of the most complex cases in newborns and young children.
Renowned for his skill in handling challenging pediatric heart surgeries, Dr. Dagar combines his vast experience with the latest techniques and technologies to deliver world-class care to children from India and abroad.
He received his formal training at GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, and further honed his expertise as a Specialist Registrar at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, London (UK), where he was also introduced to Extra Corporeal Life Support (ECLS) and heart transplant techniques.
Work Experience
Presently associated with Max Healthcare
Specialist Registrar, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London
Director, Paediatric Cardiac Programme, Lotus Children’s Hospital, Hyderabad
Director, Paediatric Cardiac Programme, Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre (EHIRC), New Delhi
Education & Training
M.Ch. (Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Surgery) – GB Pant Hospital, University of Delhi (1994)
MS (General Surgery) – S.N. Medical College & Hospital, Agra University (1991)
MBBS – S.N. Medical College & Hospital, Agra University (1987)
Awards
First Prize for “Management of Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Infants with Sickle Cell Disease” at the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)
Areas of Expertise
Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Complex Congenital Heart Defects in Newborns
Valve Repairs in Children