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Successfully performs 6000 Surgeries & 10,000 Intervention Procedures

Successfully performs 6000 Surgeries & 10,000 Intervention Procedures

 Apollo Children’s Hospitals, Chennai, has successfully completed over 6,000 pediatric cardiac surgeries and 10,000 pediatric cardiac interventional procedures, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s leading private pediatric cardiac programs.
Led by Dr. Neville Solomon, Senior Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon, and Dr. C. S. Muthukumaran, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, the team has performed an extensive range of life-saving procedures. Remarkably, the youngest baby operated on was just 3 hours old, and the smallest weighed only 650 grams. Dr.Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, Chief Executive Officer – Chennai Region, Apollo Hospitals, said, “This milestone is a reflection of Apollo’s commitment to deliver world-class paediatric care. Saving a child’s heart means changing the course of a family’s future. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the team for this outstanding achievement.”