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 Dum Dum choose Dr. Nandi
- Scar-free, catheter-based options wherever possible
- 12+ years of specialised paediatric & fetal cardiology experience
- Convenient for families from Dum Dum and Baguiati
- Fellowship-trained in Sydney; MBBS, MD, MRCPCH (UK), FNB
- Consults in Bengali, Hindi & English
Getting to Dr. Nandi from Dum Dum
Dum Dum, beside the airport and on the Metro line, connects to the Kankurgachi chamber via Ultadanga and to the Barasat chamber up Jessore Road.
Also serving nearby: families from Baguiati, Salt Lake, Madhyamgram, Mukundapur reach the same chambers just as easily.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best paediatric cardiologist in Dum Dum for Newborn Heart Screening?
Dr. Debabrata Nandi is among the most trusted paediatric cardiologists for Newborn Heart Screening for families in Dum Dum and nearby Baguiati. He consults at RTIICS Mukundapur and in Barasat.
How do I book an appointment from Dum Dum?
Call +91 94333 44416 or message on WhatsApp. RTIICS Mukundapur and the Barasat clinic are both easily reachable from Dum Dum and Baguiati, Salt Lake, Madhyamgram, 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.