Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
New Delhi, India• India
JCINABH
Cardiac SurgeryInterventional CardiologyElectrophysiologyCardiac Imaging
310 bedsSince 1988
India has established itself as a global leader in pediatric cardiac surgery, combining internationally accredited expertise with costs 70–80% lower than the US or UK. Leading Indian cardiac centres consistently report surgical success rates above 95% for standard congenital heart defects — on par with the best institutions in North America and Europe.
India treats over 35,000 children with congenital heart disease every year across more than 50 dedicated paediatric cardiac centres. Surgeons at these institutions have trained at leading programmes in the UK, USA, Germany and Australia, bringing advanced techniques including minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic-assisted repair, and hybrid catheter-surgical procedures to Indian operating theatres.
Conditions routinely corrected include Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), single ventricle defects requiring Fontan completion, and complex cyanotic heart diseases. For international families, India's top hospitals offer dedicated international patient desks, visa assistance, translation services in Arabic, French and Russian, and post-operative telemedicine follow-up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the success rate of pediatric cardiac surgery in India?
India's top centres report 95–98% success rates for standard congenital heart procedures such as VSD and ASD repair, comparable to the best hospitals in the US and UK.
How much does pediatric open heart surgery cost in India?
Pediatric open heart surgery in India costs between USD 3,500 and USD 9,000 depending on the complexity of the defect, hospital tier and city. This is 70–80% less than equivalent procedures in the US.
Which is the best hospital for child heart surgery in India?
Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Medanta – The Medicity, AIIMS New Delhi, and Narayana Health are consistently ranked among India's best for paediatric cardiac surgery, based on volume, outcomes and international accreditation.
How long does a child need to stay in India after heart surgery?
Most children require a total stay of 21–30 days — approximately 7–10 days in hospital followed by 2–3 weeks of monitored recovery before clearance to fly home.
Is India safe for pediatric cardiac surgery for international patients?
Yes. India's leading cardiac hospitals hold JCI and NABH accreditation, use the same implants and equipment as Western hospitals, and have treated tens of thousands of international paediatric cardiac patients safely each year.