Introduction
Dr. Parag Bhalgat is a distinguished Consultant Paediatric and Interventional Cardiologist with over 16 years of extensive experience in the field S. L. Raheja - A Fortis Associate. He holds impressive qualifications, including an M.B.B.S., M.D. in Medicine, and D.M. in Cardiology, along with a Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology from the renowned Schneider Children’s Medical Centre of Israel. Dr. Bhalgat's core areas of expertise lie in congenital and structural heart diseases across all age groups, ranging from fetus to adult. He specializes in non-surgical interventions for heart defects, including device closure (such as ASD, VSD, PDA, and AV malformations) and balloon dilatation procedures for valves and coarctation.
Dr. Bhalgat is highly skilled in 2D echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), enabling him to precisely interpret cardiac imaging findings in both infants and adults. His dedication to advancing cardiac care is evident through his innovative techniques, such as formulating a novel echocardiography method to assess mitral valve function, aimed at reducing complications post-balloon mitral valvuloplasty. Dr. Bhalgat's pioneering work includes in-depth research on rare congenital heart defects like ALCAPA, with numerous original research papers published in esteemed national and international peer-reviewed journals.
Having served as an Assistant Professor in Cardiology at KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Dr. Bhalgat is committed to academic excellence and has presented his original research at various scientific conferences. He achieved top honors by standing first in Maharashtra in the D.M. qualifying examination, underscoring his exceptional proficiency and dedication to the field of paediatric cardiology. Patients seeking advanced care for congenital heart conditions in Mumbai can benefit from Dr. Bhalgat's expertise and compassionate approach at S. L. Raheja Hospital - A Fortis Associate.
Experience
16 + years