Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar

Specialist:     Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Experience:  30+ years of experience overall
Hospital:       Max Hospital Saket Delhi

About Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar:

• Principal Director, Chief Surgeon & Head – Neonatal & Congenital Heart Surgery.
• Dr. Kulbhushan S. Dagar has been in the field of cardiac surgery for over 30 years, of which the last decade and a half has been dedicated exclusively to the care of infants and children with congenital heart defects.
• An accomplished surgeon, he has operated upon the whole spectrum of Congenital Cardiac Defects in newborns and children, regardless of complexity.

Professional Background:

• Worked as a Specialist Registrar at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London.
• Currently serves as the Director of the Paediatric Cardiac Programme at Lotus Children’s Hospital, Hyderabad.
• Previously held the position of Director of the Paediatric Cardiac Programme at Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre (EHIRC), New Delhi.

Education & Training:

• M.Ch (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery) from GB Pant Hospital, University of Delhi (August 1994).
• MS (General Surgery) from S N Medical College & Hospital, Agra University (May 1991).
• MBBS from S N Medical College & Hospital, Agra University (January 1987).

Awards:

• Received the 1st Prize for “Management of Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Infants with Sickle Cell Disease” at the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET).

Speciality Interest:

• Specializes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
• Proficient in handling Complex Congenital Heart Defects in newborns and Valve Repairs in children.

Research Papers & Publications:

• Has published extensively in National and International Peer-Reviewed Publications.
• Authored chapters for medical textbooks.
• Presented at the 5th Congress of Asia Pacific Paediatric Cardiac Society (APPCS), New Delhi, on “Antegrade Pulmonary Perfusion improves surgical outcomes in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery patients with Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension” (2014).

FAQS

1. Q: What is Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar’s primary focus in cardiac surgery?

A: Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar specializes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, with a dedicated focus on addressing Complex Congenital Heart Defects in newborns and performing Valve Repairs in children.

2. Q: Where did Dr. Dagar receive his formal training in cardiac surgery?

A: Dr. Dagar had his formal training at GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi. Additionally, he gained valuable experience during his tenure as a Specialist Registrar at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London.

3. Q: What roles has Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar held in his professional career?

A: Dr. Dagar has served as the Director of the Paediatric Cardiac Programme at Lotus Children’s Hospital, Hyderabad, and previously at Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre (EHIRC), New Delhi. He has also worked as a Specialist Registrar at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London.

4. Q: What academic qualifications does Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar hold?

A: Dr. Dagar holds an M.Ch (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery) from GB Pant Hospital, University of Delhi, an MS (General Surgery) from S N Medical College & Hospital, Agra University, and an MBBS from S N Medical College & Hospital, Agra University.

5. Q: Can you highlight any notable award received by Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar?

A: Dr. Dagar received the 1st Prize for “Management of Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Infants with Sickle Cell Disease” at the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET).

6. Q: What is Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar’s contribution to research in cardiac surgery?

A: Dr. Dagar has published extensively in National and International Peer-Reviewed Publications, authored chapters for medical textbooks, and presented at conferences, including the 5th Congress of Asia Pacific Paediatric Cardiac Society (APPCS), where he discussed improving surgical outcomes in pediatric cardiac patients.