Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar

Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar is a distinguished name in the field of congenital and pediatric heart surgery. As the Chief Surgeon of Neonatal and Congenital Heart Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, Dr. Dagar brings over two decades of experience in performing complex heart surgeries in newborns, infants, and children.

Dr. Dagar completed his MBBS from the University of Delhi, followed by an MS in General Surgery and M.Ch in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from AIIMS, New Delhi — one of the most prestigious medical institutes in India. He underwent advanced training in congenital heart surgery at premier centers in the USA and Europe, sharpening his skills in high-risk neonatal surgeries and minimally invasive pediatric cardiac procedures.

He has been instrumental in developing and advancing neonatal cardiac surgery programs in India and has consistently delivered high success rates in some of the most challenging congenital heart defect cases. Dr. Dagar is particularly known for his meticulous surgical techniques, compassionate patient care, and his contributions to training the next generation of cardiac surgeons.

Education & Training

• MBBS – University of Delhi

• M.S. (General Surgery) – AIIMS, New Delhi

• M.Ch (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery) – AIIMS, New Delhi

• Advanced Training – Congenital Heart Surgery in USA and Europe

Areas of Expertise of Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar

• Neonatal and Infant Heart Surgery

• Complex Congenital Heart Defects

• Single Ventricle Repairs

• Valve Reconstruction in Children

• Pediatric Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Commonly Performed Procedures

• Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)

• Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

• Arterial Switch Operation

• Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)

• Aortic Arch Anomalies

• Single Ventricle Physiology Surgeries (Glenn, Fontan)

• VSD & ASD Closures

• Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)

• Complex Valve Repairs in Children

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons

• Pediatric Cardiac Society of India

• World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery

• European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Awards & Recognition of Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar

• Widely recognized for pioneering neonatal cardiac surgery in India

• Key contributor to pediatric cardiac care policy and training programs.