Best Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in India 2026: ASD, VSD, TOF, Cost & Top Hospitals

India has become the world’s leading destination for paediatric cardiac surgery, with several hospitals performing 1,500+ paediatric cardiac procedures per year. From simple ASD/VSD closure to complex single-ventricle palliation, transposition of great arteries (TGA) repair, and Fontan procedures — Indian paediatric cardiac centres deliver outcomes that match or exceed international benchmarks, at USD 4,500–15,000 versus USD 60,000–200,000+ in the USA.

Paediatric Cardiac Procedures Available in India

• ASD Closure — device closure (catheter-based) or surgical
• VSD Closure — device closure or surgical
• PDA Closure — device closure (most common) or surgical
• Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Repair
• BT (Blalock-Taussig) Shunt for cyanotic CHD palliation
• TAPVC Repair (Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection)
• Arterial Switch Operation for TGA
• Glenn Procedure & Fontan for single ventricle hearts
• Norwood Procedure for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
• Valve Repair/Replacement in paediatric population

Cost of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in India

• ASD device closure: USD 4,500–7,500
• VSD surgical closure: USD 5,500–8,500
• PDA device closure: USD 3,500–5,500
• TOF complete repair: USD 6,500–10,500
• TGA arterial switch: USD 9,500–14,500
• Single ventricle staged repair (Glenn): USD 7,500–11,500
• Fontan procedure: USD 8,500–13,500

Top Paediatric Cardiac Hospitals in India

• Aster Hospital, Bangalore & Kochi — high-volume paediatric cardiac centre
• Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
• Apollo Indraprastha, New Delhi
• Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
• Artemis Hospital, Gurugram