Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari – Paediatric Cardiologist in Lucknow
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari is a Paediatric Cardiologist practising at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow with 16 years of experience in paediatric cardiology.
He holds a DNB in Paediatrics and DrNB in Paediatric Cardiology, providing specialised training in the diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired heart conditions in children along with adult congenital heart diseases.
His clinical practice includes paediatric echocardiography, diagnostic cardiac catheterisation and interventional paediatric cardiology procedures. His areas of special interest include device closure of ASD, VSD and PDA, balloon dilatation of pulmonary and aortic valves, balloon dilatation of coarctation of the aorta, PDA stenting, branch pulmonary artery stenting and coarctation of aorta stenting.
He also manages complex paediatric cardiac conditions and cardiac emergencies involving children, neonates and preterm babies, including paediatric and neonatal cardiac critical care.
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari consults in English and Hindi at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
Leadership at Apollo Hospitals
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari is part of the Cardiac Sciences and Paediatric Cardiology team at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
Apollo's Lucknow Cardiology services include specialists across cardiology, interventional cardiology in adults, paediatric and Neonates; cardiac sciences and cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari represents the paediatric cardiology specialty and adult congenita; heart disease within this multidisciplinary cardiac ecosystem.
His clinical focus is specifically on the cardiac care of newborns, children and grown-up adults with congenital heart disease, including congenital heart disease, paediatric cardiac emergencies and catheter-based interventional procedures.
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari's listed Apollo practice location is Lucknow.
For regional patients, the profile can serve search intent from Lucknow and nearby areas including Kanpur, Unnao, Barabanki, Sitapur, Rae Bareli, Ayodhya, Sultanpur and surrounding areas of Uttar Pradesh, while the actual consultation location remains Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
Paediatric Cardiology Expertise & Specialisations
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari's core areas of paediatric cardiology expertise include:
Paediatric Cardiology
Paediatric Interventional Cardiology
Congenital Heart Disease in newborns, children and adults
Acquired Heart Conditions in Children
Paediatric Echocardiography
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterisation
ASD Device Closure in children and adults
VSD Device Closure in children and adults
PDA Device Closure in children and adults
Balloon Dilatation of Pulmonary Valve in newborns, children and adults
Balloon Dilatation of Aortic Valve in newborns, children and adults
Balloon Dilatation of Coarctation of Aorta in newborns, children and adults
PDA Stenting in neonates
Branch Pulmonary Artery Stenting in newborns, children and adults
Coarctation of Aorta Stenting in children and adults
MAPCAs Coiling
Percutaneous Closure of Coronary Fistulas
Temporary Pacemaker Implantation
Paediatric Cardiac Emergencies
Neonatal Cardiac Emergencies
Paediatric and Neonatal Cardiac Critical Care
Conditions Treated
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari's current Apollo profile specifically identifies congenital and acquired heart conditions in children and adults as his core clinical area.
Conditions and cardiac abnormalities relevant to his clinical practice include:
The profile should retain the distinction between conditions managed by the doctor and procedures available through the broader Apollo cardiac ecosystem.
Key Paediatric Cardiology Procedures
ASD Device Closure
Catheter-based device closure of selected atrial septal defects in paediatric and appropriate adult patients.
VSD Device Closure
Interventional closure of selected ventricular septal defects using catheter-based techniques where clinically appropriate in children and adults .
PDA Device Closure
Device closure of a patent ductus arteriosus in selected paediatric and adult patients.
Balloon Dilatation of Pulmonary Valve
Catheter-based balloon valvuloplasty for pulmonary valve obstruction in selected paediatric and adult patients.
.Balloon Dilatation of Aortic Valve
Catheter-based balloon dilatation for aortic valve obstruction in selected paediatric and adult patients.
Balloon Dilatation of Coarctation of Aorta
Interventional balloon treatment for selected cases of narrowing of the aorta in selected paediatric and adult patients.
PDA Stenting
Catheter-based PDA stenting in selected children with congenital heart conditions where maintaining ductal blood flow is clinically required.
Branch Pulmonary Artery Stenting
Interventional stenting of selected branch pulmonary artery lesions.
Coarctation of Aorta Stenting
Catheter-based stenting for selected cases of coarctation of the aorta in children and adults.
MAPCAs Coiling
Catheter-based coiling of selected major aortopulmonary collateral arteries.
Percutaneous Closure of Coronary Fistulas
Catheter-based closure of selected coronary artery fistulas.
Temporary Pacemaker Implantation
Temporary pacing support for selected paediatric patients requiring cardiac rhythm management.
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterisation
Invasive cardiac catheterisation for diagnosis and assessment of selected congenital and complex cardiac conditions.
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari's clinical expertise includes specialised catheter-based paediatric cardiac procedures.
His current Apollo profile specifically lists:
Paediatric echocardiography
Diagnostic cardiac catheterisation
ASD, VSD and PDA device closure
PDA stenting
Branch pulmonary artery stenting
Coarctation of aorta stenting
Balloon dilatation procedures
MAPCAs coiling
Percutaneous closure of coronary fistulas
Temporary pacemaker implantation
These procedures form part of the broader interventional cardiac-care ecosystem at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
The Apollo Cardiology department includes paediatric cardiology within its wider Cardiac Sciences service and lists Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari as a Pediatric Cardiologist.
DrNB Paediatric Cardiology- Institute of Cardiovascular sciences, The Madras Medical mission, Chennai
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari's advanced DrNB training in Paediatric Cardiology provides specialised super speciality training in the diagnosis and management of cardiac conditions affecting newborn, children and adults .
His clinical training is reflected in his focus on congenital heart disease in newborns children and adults , paediatric and adult echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation and interventional paediatric cardiology.
Book an Appointment with Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari in Lucknow
Parents and caregivers seeking consultation for a child's heart condition can consult Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari, Pediatric Cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
Appointment availability should be confirmed before visiting.
Parents should bring previous echocardiography reports, ECG reports, cardiac investigations, prescriptions, discharge summaries and other relevant medical records when available.
For children experiencing an acute or potentially life-threatening cardiac emergency, immediate emergency medical care should be sought rather than waiting for a routine outpatient appointment.
Patient-Centric Philosophy & Pediatric Heart Care Awareness
Children with heart conditions may require a different diagnostic and treatment approach from adults. Congenital heart defects can range from conditions that require monitoring to complex abnormalities requiring catheter-based intervention or surgical treatment.
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari's practice focuses on paediatric cardiac assessment and management, including congenital and acquired heart conditions, cardiac emergencies and interventional procedures.
Parents should discuss symptoms such as breathing difficulty, bluish discoloration, poor feeding, excessive sweating during feeds, poor weight gain, recurrent respiratory symptoms, fainting or unusual fatigue with a qualified paediatrician or paediatric cardiologist.
The appropriate investigation and treatment depend on the child's age, symptoms, cardiac anatomy and clinical condition.
International Patients & Medical Tourism
Apollo Hospitals Lucknow provides multidisciplinary cardiac services for patients travelling from different parts of India and from outside the region.
Patients travelling to Lucknow for paediatric cardiac consultation can coordinate their appointment with Apollo Hospitals.
Families travelling with a child who has a known congenital heart condition should carry previous echocardiograms, cardiac catheterisation reports, CT/MRI reports where relevant, ECGs, discharge summaries and current medication details.
For emergency cardiac symptoms, immediate medical assessment should take priority over planned travel or outpatient scheduling.
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Experience
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari has 16+ years of experience in Paediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology.
Former Associate Professor VCSGIME & R, Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal
Former Paediatric Cardiologist, Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital
Special interest
ASD,VSD, PDA device closure (Paediatric & Adult)
Balloon Dilatation of Pulmonary / Aortic valve
Balloon Dilatation of Coarctation of Aorta
Balloon Atrial Septostomy
PDA stenting
Branch Pulmonary Artery Stenting
Coarctation of Aorta Stenting
MAPCAs Coiling
Percutaneous closure of Coronary fistulas
Temporary Pacemaker Implantation
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
Management of Cardiac Emergencies - Paediatric, Neonates & Preterm babies
Paediatric & Neonate Cardiac Critical Care
Memberships
Member Pediatric and Congenital Interventional Cardiovascular Society (PICS)
Member Paediatric cardiac society of India
Member Indian Academy of Paediatrics
Member Lucknow academy of Paediatrics
Research & Publications
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Over 100+ national and international peer-reviewed publications
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Principal Investigator on several ICMR and MoHFW projects
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Projects on Paediatric cardiology, AI-based healthcare, and Vaccine Hesitancy
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Contributor to WHO guidelines and cardiac Management protocols
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Delivered talks and chaired sessions at national and international conferences.
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari is a Pediatric Cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow with 10+ years of experience. He specialises in paediatric cardiology, congenital heart conditions, cardiac catheterisation and interventional cardiac procedures in children.
Q: Where does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari practise?
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari practises at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow, Sector B, Bargawan, LDA Colony, Kanpur–Lucknow Road, Lucknow.
Q: What is Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari's specialty?
His specialty is Pediatric Cardiology, with a particular focus on congenital heart conditions, paediatric cardiac catheterisation and interventional paediatric and adult cardiology.
Q: What qualifications does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari have?
He holds DNB in Paediatrics and DrNB in Paediatric Cardiology.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari have?
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari has 16+ years of experience in Paediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology.
Q: What heart conditions does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari treat in children?
His profile includes congenital and acquired heart conditions in children, including ASD, VSD, PDA, coarctation of the aorta and pulmonary and aortic valve disorders.
Q: Does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari perform ASD device closure?
Yes. His Apollo profile specifically lists ASD device closure among his areas of special interest.
Q: Does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari perform VSD device closure?
Yes. VSD device closure is specifically listed among his paediatric and adult interventional cardiac procedures.
Q: Does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari perform PDA closure?
Yes. His profile lists PDA device closure as well as PDA stenting.
Q: Does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari perform paediatric cardiac catheterisation?
Yes. Diagnostic cardiac catheterisation is specifically listed in his current Apollo profile.
Q: Does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari perform PDA stenting?
Yes. PDA stenting is listed among his areas of special interest.
Q: Does he perform coarctation of aorta treatment?
His profile specifically lists both balloon dilatation of coarctation of the aorta and coarctation of aorta stenting.
Q: Does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari treat cardiac emergencies in newborns?
Yes. His current profile specifically lists management of cardiac emergencies in paediatric patients, neonates and preterm babies.
Q: Does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari provide paediatric cardiac critical care?
Paediatric and neonatal cardiac critical care is listed among his areas of special interest.
Q: What are Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari's consultation timings?
His listed OPD timings are Monday to Saturday, 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, subject to appointment availability.
Q: Which languages does Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari speak?
He consults in English and Hindi.
Q: Where can I consult a Pediatric Cardiologist in Lucknow?
Dr Varun Kumar Tiwari consults as a Pediatric Cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow in Sector B, Bargawan, LDA Colony, on Kanpur–Lucknow Road.
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