Dr. Bharat Dalvi

Dr Bharat Dalvi is an internationally renowned and exceptionally distinguished Senior Paediatric Interventional Cardiologist in Mumbai, bringing 30 years of elite clinical expertise to the non-surgical management of complex congenital heart diseases.

He currently consults across several of Mumbai's most prestigious healthcare institutions, including SRCC Children Hospital, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, and Breach Candy Hospital Trust. Possessing an incredibly formidable academic foundation, he holds an MD in Internal Medicine and a highly specialised DM in Cardiology.

Furthermore, he has completed some of the most prestigious global fellowships in Paediatric Cardiology across Children's Hospital Boston (USA), Great Ormond Street Hospital (London), and the Cleveland Clinic (USA).

Globally recognised as an absolute pioneer, Dr Dalvi developed balloon-assisted closure techniques for very large ASDs and leads the field in transcatheter interventions for neonates and infants.

He consults fluently in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Bharat Dalvi provides exceptionally precise, life-saving, non-surgical cardiac interventions for newborns, infants, and children battling severe congenital heart defects, narrowed valves, and complex vascular blockages across top-tier hospitals in Mumbai.

Congenital Heart Defects and Device Closures

Infants and children born with severe congenital heart defects, including large holes in the heart such as Atrial Septal Defects (ASD), Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD), or Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), require highly intricate closure procedures to ensure normal physiological development. Dr Dalvi, an international pioneer in this field, offers authoritative non-surgical care:

• Transcatheter Device Closure for ASD, VSD, and PDA
• Advanced Balloon-Assisted Closure Techniques for Very Large ASDs
• Precision Transcatheter Interventions in Neonates and Infants

Narrowed Heart Valves and Valvuloplasties

Children experiencing life-threatening pulmonary or aortic valve stenosis (dangerously narrowed heart valves), or newborns battling severe pulmonary atresia, demand highly magnified, minimally invasive interventions to forcefully open the valves and restore critical blood flow. Dr Dalvi provides elite cardiac support:

• Advanced Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty
• Precision Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty
• Transcatheter Perforation and Balloon Dilation for Pulmonary Atresia

Aortic Coarctation and Vascular Stenting

Patients suffering from a dangerously narrowed aorta (aortic coarctation), those with severe pulmonary artery stenosis, or individuals dealing with complex peripheral vascular blockages require rapid-response stenting to prevent catastrophic cardiac failure. Dr Dalvi offers comprehensive vascular management:

• Dilatation and Stenting of Coarctation of the Aorta
• Advanced Pulmonary Artery Stenting
• Complex Peripheral Vascular Stenting

Percutaneous Valve Implantation and Imaging

Patients requiring a pulmonary valve replacement who cannot undergo traditional open-heart surgery, or children with highly complex structural cardiac abnormalities, demand state-of-the-art non-surgical implantation and imaging protocols. Dr Dalvi provides authoritative interventional care:

• Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation (Non-Surgical Valve Replacement)
• Advanced Echocardiographic Imaging for Congenital Heart Disease Evaluation

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Bharat Dalvi possesses an incredibly robust academic foundation, augmented by three decades of high-volume interventional practice and elite, globally recognised fellowship training across the USA and the UK:

• MBBS from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
• MD in Internal Medicine from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
• DM in Cardiology from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
• Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology from Children's Hospital, Boston, USA (1993)
• Honorary Registrar in Paediatric Cardiology at Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London (1994)
• Visiting Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA (1997)

Leadership, Awards, and Academic Contributions

A deeply dedicated academic researcher and global thought leader, Dr Bharat Dalvi has significantly advanced paediatric interventional cardiology protocols worldwide, earning some of the most prestigious international medical scholarships:

Key Awards and Recognition:

• Awarded the highly prestigious Fulbright Scholarship (1997).
• Awarded the Cleveland Clinic International Scholar (1997) and ECFMG International Medical Scholar (1993).
• Awarded the PN Berry Scholarship (1994).
• Served as the President of the Paediatric Cardiac Society of India (2008-2009).
• Served as the Founder Editor-in-Chief of the highly respected Annals of Paediatric Cardiology (2008-2010).

Research and Publications:

• Authored more than 142 publications on ResearchGate with over 1399 citations, reflecting his massive impact on global cardiology literature.
• Delivered over 200 invited lectures at major national and international congresses.
• Published landmark studies in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Journal, and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.

Professional Memberships

Demonstrating his unwavering commitment to advancing paediatric cardiology protocols globally, Dr Dalvi holds esteemed leadership roles in elite medical bodies:

• Former President and Member of the Paediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI)
• Member of the Founding Board of Directors for the PICS Society (2020-2023)

Current Hospital Affiliations in Mumbai

Dr Bharat Dalvi currently consults as a leading Paediatric Interventional Cardiologist at the following premier healthcare facilities:

• SRCC Children Hospital, Narayana Health, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai
• Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Girgaon, Mumbai
• NM Wadia Heart Hospital, Sangamvadi, Mumbai
• Glenmark Cardiac Centre, Dadar West, Mumbai
• Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai

Book an Appointment with Dr Bharat Dalvi, Paediatric Cardiologist

For highly specialised transcatheter device closures, expert balloon valvuloplasties, and comprehensive non-surgical management of congenital heart defects, connect with the medical experts at HexaHealth to check availability and book your appointment with Dr Bharat Dalvi.