Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
13 years
Dr. Bharat Soni is a Paediatric Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai. He serves as an Associate Consultant in Paediatric Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, with clinical expertise in the surgical management of heart and vascular conditions affecting newborns, infants and children.
With more than 13 years of experience in cardiac and vascular surgery, Dr. Soni focuses on the surgical care of congenital heart diseases and complex cardiovascular abnormalities. His work involves the assessment and surgical treatment of heart defects that may be identified during infancy or childhood.
Dr. Soni holds an MBBS and an MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. He completed his cardiothoracic and vascular surgery training at Seth G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.
His clinical interests include paediatric and neonatal cardiac surgery, vascular surgery and congenital heart defect correction. His supplementary clinical profile describes procedures such as ventricular septal defect closure, atrial septal defect closure, patent ductus arteriosus ligation and surgical management of complex congenital abnormalities.
At Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Dr. Soni works within a multidisciplinary cardiac care environment that brings together paediatric cardiology, cardiac surgery, anaesthesia and intensive care. This coordinated approach supports the evaluation, surgical planning and postoperative management of children with heart conditions.
Paediatric cardiac surgery addresses congenital and acquired heart conditions in children. Surgical treatment may be recommended when structural heart defects affect blood circulation, oxygen levels or heart function. The approach depends on the child's age, anatomy, symptoms and overall medical condition.
Neonatal cardiac surgery involves surgical treatment of serious heart defects during the first weeks of life. Some newborns require urgent correction of abnormalities affecting blood circulation. Specialist evaluation, intensive care and postoperative monitoring are essential components of treatment.
A ventricular septal defect is an opening between the heart's lower chambers. Larger defects may increase blood flow to the lungs and affect heart function. Surgical closure may be recommended when symptoms, pulmonary pressure or cardiac enlargement indicate a need for intervention.
An atrial septal defect is an opening between the heart's upper chambers. Significant defects can cause excess blood flow through the lungs and enlargement of the right side of the heart. Some require surgical closure when catheter-based treatment is unsuitable.
Patent ductus arteriosus occurs when a blood vessel that normally closes after birth remains open. Persistent flow may place additional strain on the heart and lungs. Surgical ligation is considered in selected patients when closure is medically necessary.
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart condition involving four structural abnormalities. Corrective surgery aims to improve blood flow to the lungs and address associated defects. Timing and surgical techniques depend on the child's clinical condition and cardiac anatomy.
An arterial switch operation is commonly performed for certain forms of transposition of the great arteries. It involves repositioning the major arteries and coronary arteries to establish appropriate circulation. The procedure is usually considered during early infancy following specialist assessment.
Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the body's main artery that can restrict blood flow and increase pressure on the heart. Surgical repair may involve removing or reconstructing the narrowed section. Long-term cardiovascular monitoring remains important after treatment.
A Blalock-Taussig shunt is a surgical connection used in selected congenital heart conditions to increase blood flow to the lungs. It may serve as a temporary measure before definitive corrective surgery. The decision depends on the child's anatomy and oxygenation.
The Glenn procedure is a staged cardiac operation for selected children with single-ventricle heart anatomy. It connects venous blood flow from the upper body directly to the pulmonary arteries, reducing workload on the heart and preparing for possible subsequent surgery.
The Fontan procedure is used in selected patients with single-ventricle congenital heart disease. It directs systemic venous blood toward the lungs without passing through a pumping ventricle. Lifelong specialist follow-up is necessary because circulation remains physiologically different from a normal two-ventricle heart.
Congenital valve surgery addresses malformed, narrowed or leaking heart valves present from birth. Repair or replacement may be considered depending on the valve anatomy, severity of dysfunction and overall cardiac condition. Treatment planning aims to preserve heart function and support long-term growth.
MBBS, MCh (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery)
Paediatric cardiac surgery, neonatal cardiac surgery, congenital heart defect surgery, vascular surgery, ventricular septal defect repair, atrial septal defect repair, patent ductus arteriosus ligation, tetralogy of Fallot repair, arterial switch operation, coarctation of the aorta repair, congenital valve surgery.
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Dr. Bharat Soni is a paediatric cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai.
He holds MBBS and MCh qualifications in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
Fortis Healthcare reports more than 13 years of experience in cardiac and vascular surgery.
His clinical focus includes congenital heart defects, paediatric and neonatal cardiovascular conditions and vascular abnormalities requiring surgical assessment.
Yes. His documented expertise includes paediatric and neonatal cardiac surgery, with supplementary sources describing congenital defect correction.
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