Cardiology
Consultant – Paediatric Cardiology13 years of clinical experience
Fortis Hospitals
Kolkata
Dr. Somrita Laha is a Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata, specialising in the diagnosis and management of heart conditions affecting infants, children and adolescents. She has 13 years of clinical experience, including more than six years focused on paediatric cardiology, according to her official hospital profile.
She completed her MBBS and MD in Paediatrics before pursuing advanced super-speciality training through DrNB in Paediatric Cardiology at NH-Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences. She subsequently completed a Fellowship in Fetal Echocardiography through the Paediatric Cardiology Society of India.
Her clinical expertise includes congenital heart disease, structural cardiac abnormalities, adult congenital heart disease and fetal cardiology. She evaluates cardiac conditions present from birth and helps families understand diagnostic findings, monitoring requirements and appropriate treatment options.
Dr. Laha has expertise in structural heart disease interventions and the assessment of congenital cardiac abnormalities. Her fetal cardiology training supports the evaluation of suspected heart abnormalities during pregnancy, helping families and multidisciplinary teams plan appropriate care.
Alongside clinical practice, Dr. Laha has contributed articles to indexed medical journals and presented academic work at national and international conferences. She is a life member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and the Paediatric Cardiology Society of India.
Dr. Somrita Laha is associated with Fortis Hospital in Kolkata and is also listed at The Mission Hospital in Durgapur. Her practice focuses on evidence-based paediatric cardiac assessment, treatment planning and ongoing management of congenital and acquired heart conditions.
Congenital heart disease includes structural abnormalities of the heart that develop before birth. Specialist evaluation helps determine the type and severity of the condition, monitor circulation and heart function, and identify whether observation, medication, catheter-based intervention or surgery may be appropriate.
Fetal echocardiography is a specialised ultrasound examination used to assess the structure and function of a developing baby's heart. It may be recommended when prenatal screening suggests a cardiac abnormality or when pregnancy-related risk factors require more detailed fetal heart evaluation.
Fetal cardiology consultation involves evaluating suspected heart conditions before birth. The specialist reviews imaging findings, explains possible diagnoses and discusses monitoring and delivery planning with the family and obstetric team. Further assessment after birth may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
Structural heart disease evaluation identifies abnormalities involving cardiac chambers, valves, walls or major blood vessels. Clinical examination and cardiac imaging help determine how the abnormality affects blood flow and whether ongoing surveillance or an intervention should be considered.
A heart murmur is an additional sound heard during examination of the heart. Many childhood murmurs are harmless, while others may indicate structural heart disease. Specialist assessment helps determine whether further investigations, including echocardiography, are required.
Paediatric arrhythmias are disturbances in the heart's rhythm that may cause palpitations, dizziness, fainting or other symptoms. Evaluation may involve an electrocardiogram and additional rhythm monitoring. Treatment depends on the type of rhythm abnormality and its effect on the child.
Adults born with congenital heart conditions may require lifelong cardiac monitoring, even after childhood treatment. Specialist follow-up assesses heart function, residual abnormalities, rhythm disturbances and potential complications, supporting decisions about further investigations and appropriate management.
Selected structural heart conditions can be treated through catheter-based procedures rather than open surgery. The suitability of intervention depends on the patient's anatomy, age and clinical findings. Specialist evaluation determines whether an interventional approach is appropriate.
Children with congenital or acquired heart conditions often need periodic assessments to monitor growth, cardiac function and symptoms. Follow-up visits help identify changes that may require treatment adjustments, further imaging or referral to a multidisciplinary cardiac team.
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DrNB (Paediatric Cardiology), Fellowship in Fetal Echocardiography (PCSI).
Congenital heart disease evaluation and management, paediatric cardiac consultation, fetal echocardiography, fetal cardiac assessment, structural heart disease interventions, adult congenital heart disease management, paediatric heart murmur evaluation, paediatric arrhythmia assessment, follow-up care for congenital heart conditions.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Somrita Laha
Dr. Somrita Laha is a paediatric cardiologist associated with Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata, and The Mission Hospital, Durgapur. She specialises in congenital heart disease, fetal cardiology and structural heart conditions.
She holds MBBS, MD in Paediatrics, DrNB in Paediatric Cardiology and a Fellowship in Fetal Echocardiography from PCSI.
Fortis Healthcare reports 13 years of clinical experience, including over six years in paediatric cardiology. Another listing reports 15 years; the exact total should be confirmed.
Her documented expertise includes congenital heart disease, structural cardiac abnormalities, fetal heart conditions and adult congenital heart disease.
Yes. She has completed fellowship training in fetal echocardiography and has documented expertise in fetal cardiac assessment.
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