Dr. Pradeep Kumar K

Dr. Pradeep Kumar K has more than 18 years of experience in paediatric and congenital heart care and is a Senior Consultant at SPARSH Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. Alongside routine cases, Dr. Pradeep handles more complex work, such as transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).

Consultations with Dr. Pradeep begin with a careful review of symptoms and previous reports, followed by a plain explanation of the diagnosis, the treatment options, and the benefits and risks of each.

When to See a Paediatric Cardiologist

Parents usually seek a consultation when a child has a heart murmur, a hole in the heart, poor weight gain, breathlessness during feeds, or when a heart defect is picked up on a pregnancy scan.

Treatments and Procedures

• Non-invasive transthoracic echocardiography and fetal echocardiography for congenital defects
• Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
• Evaluation and medical therapy for childhood arrhythmias, syncope, and cardiomyopathies
• Intensive care monitoring for paediatric patients with complex univentricular physiology

Education and Training

• MBBS, JSS Medical College, Mysore (2006)
• MD (Paediatrics), Government Medical College, Mysore (2010)
• RCPCH Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK
• PGPN (Pediatric Nutrition), Boston University School of Medicine, USA

Research and Memberships

Dr. Pradeep stays involved in research and teaching in paediatric and congenital heart care and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Pradeep is a member of the Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).

If you live outside Bangalore or in another country, you can share your medical reports in advance for review and plan your appointment with Dr. Pradeep before travelling.