Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar is a highly specialised Pediatric Cardiologist at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chennai, holding FNB (Paediatric Cardiology), the Fellowship of the National Board in Paediatric Cardiology, along with a distinctive Fellowship in Cardiac MRI. This combination of advanced cardiology training and cardiac imaging expertise makes him one of Chennai’s uniquely qualified specialists in the diagnosis and management of heart conditions in children.
His Fellowship in Cardiac MRI is particularly noteworthy. Cardiac MRI (CMR) is an advanced, non-invasive imaging technique that provides unparalleled detail of heart structure, function, and tissue characteristics, and is increasingly indispensable in the evaluation of complex congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis in children. Very few paediatric cardiologists in India hold a dedicated fellowship in this subspecialty imaging modality, making Dr. Rajesh Kumar a rare resource for families whose children require the most precise cardiac evaluation available.
For families in Chennai and across South India seeking expert paediatric cardiology consultation, whether for a newborn with a suspected heart defect, a child with heart failure, or a teenager with valvular disease, Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals offers internationally informed, imaging-enriched cardiac care of the highest standard. Consultations are available by prior appointment.
Congenital Heart Defects
Comprehensive diagnosis and management of structural heart defects in children from fetal life through adolescence, including VSD, ASD, PDA, Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, and complex single-ventricle conditions, with advanced cardiac MRI assessment where indicated.
Coronary Artery Disease in Children
Evaluation and management of coronary artery abnormalities in the paediatric age group, including Kawasaki Disease with coronary involvement, anomalous coronary origins, and coronary artery fistulae, conditions where Cardiac MRI plays a critical diagnostic role.
Heart Failure in Children
Diagnosis and comprehensive management of paediatric heart failure across all causes, including cardiomyopathy, post-surgical cardiac dysfunction, and myocarditis, with advanced imaging-guided assessment of cardiac function and response to therapy.
Valvular Heart Disease
Evaluation and management of congenital and acquired valve disorders in children, including pulmonary stenosis, aortic stenosis, mitral valve disease, and rheumatic heart disease, with echocardiographic and Cardiac MRI assessment of severity and timing of intervention.
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