About Dr. Sushil Azad

• Dr. Sushil Azad is a highly respected Paediatric Cardiologist with over 26 years of professional experience.
• He is recognized for his expertise in congenital and structural heart disease management, interventional cardiology, and paediatric cardiac intensive care.
• Dr. Azad has successfully performed more than 4,500 diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures in patients ranging from premature infants weighing just 1.5 kg to adults with complex congenital heart disease.
• His areas of expertise include echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, diagnostic and interventional procedures in the catheterization lab, arrhythmia management, and intensive care for paediatric cardiac patients.
• He completed his MBBS from Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak (1999), followed by MD in Paediatrics from Pt. J.L. Nehru Medical College, Raipur (2003).
• Dr. Azad later pursued advanced training through a Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care at Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, and subsequently earned the prestigious Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology (FNB) from Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (2007).
• During his career, he played a pivotal role in developing paediatric cardiology programs at leading hospitals in India.
• At Medanta-The Medicity, he was instrumental in establishing the DNB Paediatric Cardiology program, and at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, he initiated the Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation program, which has since grown into a recognized centre of excellence.
• In addition to his clinical accomplishments, Dr. Azad has contributed significantly to academics and research. He has published over 25 papers in reputed journals, authored textbook chapters in paediatric cardiology and echocardiography, and presented at numerous national and international conferences.
• He has also organized state and national workshops on paediatric echocardiography, making a major impact on training and skill development in the field.
• Dr. Azad earned multiple awards, including the prestigious PEET Prize for Ideas and Innovation and Best Paper Awards at both national and international forums.