Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery
Dr. Dhananjay Malankar
- Hospital
- Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, India
- Experience
- 12+ years of experience
About Dr. Dhananjay Malankar
Dr. Dhananjay Malankar is a highly skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon specializing in pediatric and neonatal cardiac surgery. He completed his medical training at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India’s premier medical institute. With over 12 years of experience as an independent consultant, Dr. Malankar has performed more than 5000 surgeries on children with congenital heart defects (CHDs).
To enhance his expertise, he pursued a two-year fellowship in adult cardiac surgery at The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, one of the world’s leading institutes. There, he was trained in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery and advanced Heart Failure surgeries, including LVAD insertion and heart transplantation.
Furthermore, he underwent specialized training in Congenital Cardiac Surgery at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he gained proficiency in neonatal and pediatric cardiac surgical procedures. He has also contributed significantly to international pediatric cardiac surgical camps in Iraq, performing over 200 life-saving surgeries for children with CHDs.
Dr. Malankar's special interests include mechanical circulatory support (ECMO & VAD placement), heart failure surgery, mitral and tricuspid valve repair, and complex pediatric cardiac procedures like Norwood Procedure, Truncal Switch Operation, and Double Switch Operation. His dedication to pediatric cardiac care has positioned him among the leading specialists in the field.
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Conditions treated
- Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)
- Heart Failure in Pediatric Patients
- Valve Disorders (Mitral & Tricuspid Valve Defects)
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Atrial & Ventricular Septal Defects
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- Tetralogy of Fallot
Procedures performed
- ASD Closure Surgery
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome HLHS Repair
- Left Ventricular Assist Device LVAD
- Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
- PDA Closure Surgery
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Repair Surgery
- Transcatheter Valve Replacement
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Support
- Norwood Procedure
- Truncal Switch Operation
- Double Switch Operation
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- M.Ch (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery)
Specialties
Treatments
Conditions treated
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)
- Heart Failure in Pediatric Patients
- Valve Disorders (Mitral & Tricuspid Valve Defects)
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Atrial & Ventricular Septal Defects
Common questions
Dr. Malankar specializes in pediatric and neonatal cardiac surgery, treating congenital heart defects and performing complex procedures such as heart transplants, ECMO support, and valve repairs.
He trained at AIIMS, New Delhi, followed by fellowships at The Cleveland Clinic (USA) and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (USA).
He has successfully performed over 5000 pediatric cardiac surgeries, including more than 200 surgeries in international surgical camps.
To consult Dr. Malankar, you can book an appointment directly through Fortis Hospital, Mulund, or contact Witness at Quick Global Nexus at: Email: wgisunte@gmail.com or Call/WhatsApp: +255 778 315 330
Yes, he specializes in treating severe congenital heart defects, including Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Tetralogy of Fallot, and complex valve repairs.
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