Dr. Sujata Somashekhar Alawani

MBBS, MD Pediatrics, DM Pediatric Cardiology

Specialist Pediatric Cardiology

Work Experience

• Dr. Sujata has over 19 years of experience in the field of paediatrics and pediatric cardiology. Prior joining to Zulekha Hospital she served at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bangalore and ASTER CMI, Bangalore.
• She has an extensive experience in both general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology, along with her training from reputable institutions in India. She has vast experience in areas like structural heart diseases, fetal echocardiography, and pediatric cardiac interventions. She has immensely contributed to textbooks and publications and received multiple honors for her contributions showcasing her dedication to both clinical practice and academic excellence.

Special Interests

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Pediatric Echocardiography

Research / Publications

• Echocardiographic diagnosis of neonatal patent ductus arteriosus
• Accuracy cardiac physical examination in congenital heart disease
• Trans catheter management of congenital and acquired pulmonary vein stenosis in children and adults
• Simultaneous double balloon dilatation for supravalvar pulmonary obstruction after arterial switch operation for transposition of great arteries.
• Prenatal diagnosis of transposition of great arteries with left anterior aorta
• Venous blood nucleated red blood cells counts in term infants with perinatal asphyxia
• Maternal and child health status of South Asian population