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 Kolkata choose Dr. Nandi
- Convenient for families from Kolkata and Mukundapur
- Scar-free, catheter-based options wherever possible
- Consults in Bengali, Hindi & English
- 40,000+ echocardiographies and 2,000+ cath-lab procedures
- Fellowship-trained in Sydney; MBBS, MD, MRCPCH (UK), FNB
Getting to Dr. Nandi from Kolkata
Across Kolkata, Dr. Nandi consults at RTIICS, Mukundapur on the E.M. Bypass and at RB Diagnostic, Kankurgachi — both central and well-connected by the Bypass and Metro.
Also serving nearby: families from Mukundapur, Salt Lake, Dum Dum, New Town reach the same chambers just as easily.
Costs & schemes: in West Bengal much of children's heart care is free or subsidised under Sishu Sathi and Swasthya Sathi. Costs & schemes explained · the full parent's guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best paediatric cardiologist in Kolkata for Newborn Heart Screening?
Dr. Debabrata Nandi is among the most trusted paediatric cardiologists for Newborn Heart Screening for families in Kolkata and nearby Mukundapur. He consults at RTIICS Mukundapur and in Barasat.
How do I book an appointment from Kolkata?
Call +91 94333 44416 or message on WhatsApp. RTIICS Mukundapur and the Barasat clinic are both easily reachable from Kolkata and Mukundapur, Salt Lake, Dum Dum, New Town.
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.