Dr. Akansha Jain

Dr. Akansha Jain has more than 14 years of experience in paediatric cardiac intensive care and is a Consultant at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. Alongside routine cases, Dr. Jain handles more complex work, such as care of patients following arterial switch, Norwood, and univentricular palliation procedures.

Dr. Jain's consultations are built around clear explanation. Treatment is planned around the individual, taking into account age, overall health and personal priorities, and is agreed with the patient and family before it begins.

When to See a Paediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Families usually meet the paediatric cardiac intensive care team before and after a child's heart surgery, when a newborn needs ventilator, ECMO or intensive monitoring support.

Treatments and Procedures

• Perioperative critical care management of neonates undergoing complex cardiac surgeries
• Care of patients following arterial switch, Norwood, and univentricular palliation procedures
• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and mechanical circulatory support in infants
• Haemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management in congenital heart disease

Education and Training

• MBBS, Government Medical College, Surat (2012)
• DNB (Paediatrics), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2016)
• FNB (Paediatric Intensive Care), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2019)
• Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

Research and Memberships

Dr. Jain stays involved in research and teaching in paediatric cardiac intensive care and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Jain is a member of the Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI) and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP).

To book an appointment with Dr. Jain or get a second opinion, patients in India and abroad can send their medical records for review before planning travel to Faridabad.