- Dr. Robert Coelho is one of India’s renowned Paediatric Cardiac Surgeons with more than 34 years of experience in the field of paediatric heart surgery.
- He has performed over 6,000 surgeries, successfully treating children with congenital and rheumatic heart diseases from across 30 countries.
- His areas of expertise include neonatal cardiac surgery, repairing complex cardiac defects, and performing minimally invasive paediatric cardiac surgeries.
- Dr. Coelho holds an MBBS degree, followed by an MS in General Surgery and an MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
- He is well-known for performing India’s first successful Norwood operation in 2003 and the country’s first successful Nikaidoh procedure for TGA/VSD/PS in 2005.
- Dr. Coelho has published several research papers in well-recognised national and international journals, contributing to advancements in paediatric cardiac surgery.
- He has received multiple awards for his pioneering work in paediatric cardiac surgery, including the recognition for India’s first Norwood and Nikaidoh procedures.
- Dr. Coelho is also an active member of various medical organisations related to cardiothoracic surgery, where he continues to contribute to the field through research and medical practice.