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 Mukundapur choose Dr. Nandi
- 12+ years of specialised paediatric & fetal cardiology experience
- 40,000+ echocardiographies and 2,000+ cath-lab procedures
- Consults in Bengali, Hindi & English
- Fellowship-trained in Sydney; MBBS, MD, MRCPCH (UK), FNB
- Scar-free, catheter-based options wherever possible
Getting to Dr. Nandi from Mukundapur
Mukundapur is where Dr. Nandi consults at RTIICS on the E.M. Bypass, so children from here are assessed at the flagship cardiac centre itself.
Also serving nearby: families from Salt Lake, Kolkata, New Town, Rajarhat reach the same chambers just as easily.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best paediatric cardiologist in Mukundapur for Newborn Heart Screening?
Dr. Debabrata Nandi is among the most trusted paediatric cardiologists for Newborn Heart Screening for families in Mukundapur and nearby Salt Lake. He consults at RTIICS Mukundapur and in Barasat.
How do I book an appointment from Mukundapur?
Call +91 94333 44416 or message on WhatsApp. RTIICS Mukundapur and the Barasat clinic are both easily reachable from Mukundapur and Salt Lake, Kolkata, New Town, Rajarhat.
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.