Choosing A Paediatric Cardiologist - Maitri Hospital

1. Newborns are at equal risks as adults when it comes to heart diseases. There are multiple cases seen where newborns are born with a heart defect. This is when the parents are advised to visit a pediatric cardiologist. Some defects may not require treatment, while others may require a surgery. To give your child the best care and to make the right decisions, you need a professional to guide you on the right track; and for this, you need a cardiologist who has the right experience and skill. You can ask your paediatric doctor in Kota to help you find one. But, if your paediatric doctor is the one at Maitri Hospital, you needn’t worry as you are in safe hands who will be guiding you throughout the process. The job of a general cardiologist is in itself very difficult as it has to deal with the problems of the heart. One mistake and the surgeon costs the life of a person! So imagine the job of a paediatric cardiologist! An infant’s heart is only the size of his fist. Operating on such a tiny organ, on which the life of the child depends, isn't an easy job. It requires specialized training, skill, and experience. Thus, it is important to find a doctor with technical qualifications and the most appropriate skills. Here is what all you need to consider while choosing a paediatric cardiologist for your child. Understand your baby’s condition You first need to understand the condition of your baby. Ask your doctor for information about your baby’s condition, and then find more detailed information about the condition online or at a library. This will help you find the right cardiologist for your child.

2. Search for hospitals offering paediatric cardiologist services Look for hospitals that provide paediatric cardiology services. Learn about the facility and have your child enrolled there. Or, you could look for the doctors and surgeons affiliated there. Get in touch with them personally and have your child taken care of. If you get in touch personally, ask them about their experience – since how long they are working, how many surgeries have they executed, how many surgeries were successful, the kind of surgery they specialize in, etc. Don’t hesitate to ask them all such questions. If he is a considerate doctor, he will take the time to answer you. Ask friends and family for recommendations You may be having friends or relatives who have had a baby. If you know anyone whose baby has also had problems with the heart, they probably have a lot of experience and references for the best doctors (or probably the worst). When you speak to them, you will know what to do and what not, and who to approach, and where not to go. Assess the entire medical team to be involved If you are planning to approach a hospital, or a team of doctors working together, you need to be sure that you can trust all of them. Learn about the entire team of doctors, surgeons, assistants, nurses, and other medical staff. Learn as much as you can about them before you decide on putting your baby in their hands. Check for their areas of expertise to see if they are suitable to treat your child’s condition. Follow Us On: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram