Newborn Heart Screening — what to know
Early screening of newborns for congenital heart defects. This is a diagnostic test — quick, painless and safe for children of all ages.
What to expect
The test is quick and painless, needs no injection or fasting, and your child can stay awake on a parent's lap. A probe or soft leads are placed on the chest for a few minutes. Dr. Nandi reviews the images himself and talks you through what they mean the same day.
Why parents in Barasat choose Dr. Nandi
- Consults in Bengali, Hindi & English
- Convenient for families from Barasat and Madhyamgram
- 40,000+ echocardiographies and 2,000+ cath-lab procedures
- 12+ years of specialised paediatric & fetal cardiology experience
- Fellowship-trained in Sydney; MBBS, MD, MRCPCH (UK), FNB
Getting to Dr. Nandi from Barasat
Barasat is the district headquarters of North 24 Parganas on Jessore Road (NH-12); Dr. Nandi's Anubhav Diagnostics chamber is at Nabapally, so families here are seen in their own town.
Also serving nearby: families from Madhyamgram, New Town, Dum Dum, Mukundapur reach the same chambers just as easily.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best paediatric cardiologist in Barasat for Newborn Heart Screening?
Dr. Debabrata Nandi is among the most trusted paediatric cardiologists for Newborn Heart Screening for families in Barasat and nearby Madhyamgram. He consults at RTIICS Mukundapur and in Barasat.
How do I book an appointment from Barasat?
Call +91 94333 44416 or message on WhatsApp. RTIICS Mukundapur and the Barasat clinic are both easily reachable from Barasat and Madhyamgram, New Town, Dum Dum, Mukundapur.
Is Newborn Heart Screening safe for children?
Yes. Newborn Heart Screening is performed in a child-appropriate way; most tests are painless and safe, and Dr. Nandi explains every step to the family in simple terms.