About Dr. Anita Saxena:
Dr. Anita Saxena is a globally renowned Pediatric Cardiologist with a remarkable 40 years of clinical, academic, and administrative excellence. Serving as the Executive Director of Pediatric Cardiology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, she previously anchored cardiology leadership roles at AIIMS Delhi for over three decades. Dr. Saxena pioneered fetal cardiac diagnostics, shaped national management guidelines for congenital heart disease, and established pediatric cardiology services in Canada and India. With over 360 published research papers and mentorship of 40+ doctoral candidates, her contributions to pediatric cardiac care are transformative.
Why Choose Dr. Anita Saxena?
- Over four decades of expertise in pediatric cardiology
- Executive leadership at Fortis Escorts and former Head of Cardiac Sciences at AIIMS
- Pioneered fetal echocardiography and congenital heart disease protocols in India
- More than 360 peer-reviewed research publications
- Listed among the world’s Top 2% scientists in clinical medicine
- Mentored numerous academic leaders and international fellows
Education Background:
- MBBS – Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi (1973)
- MD (Medicine) – University of Delhi
- DM (Cardiology) – University of Delhi
- Fellow – American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Fellow – National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
Awards & Accolades:
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Cardiological Society of India
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
- Recognized among the world’s Top 2% Scientists in Clinical Medicine (2023–24)
- President, Asia Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society and Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
- Invited contributor to national health policy groups and international cardiac forums
Dr. Anita Saxena Specialities:
Dr. Anita Saxena specialises in Paediatric and Fetal Cardiology, with deep expertise in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease, fetal echocardiography, paediatric heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, and pulmonary hypertension. She integrates clinical care, teaching, and research to elevate pediatric cardiac services.
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Congenital Heart Diseases (ASD, VSD, TOF, TGA, etc.)
- Fetal cardiac abnormalities detected via antenatal echocardiography
- Pediatric arrhythmias and heart block management
- Pediatric heart failure and cardiomyopathies
- Rheumatic heart disease and valve disorders in children
- Pulmonary hypertension in pediatric patients
- Post-operative and long-term cardiac follow-up
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Fetal echocardiography and prenatal cardiac counseling
- Non-invasive pediatric cardiac diagnostics (ECG, echocardiograms, Holter)
- Device closure (ASD, VSD, PDA) and catheter interventions for congenital lesions
- Management of pediatric heart failure and pulmonary hypertension
- Medical management of rheumatic and infective heart diseases
- Coordination of multidisciplinary care post cardiac surgery
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