Dr. Kulbhushan Singh Dagar

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Business Head & Director – Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

32+ Years of Experience
Delhi NCR

Dr. K. S. Dagar is a legendary colossus, a global pioneer, and a towering figure in the landscape of Congenital and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Armed with an impeccable super-specialty MCh from a premier national apex institute, Dr. Dagar has dedicated over three decades to perfecting complex structural heart corrections in neonates, infants, and small children. He is widely recognized for his masterful precision in performing complex switch operations, single-ventricle reconstructions, and repairs for highly volatile congenital defects in babies weighing under two kilograms. Known for his deeply analytical mind, unrivaled surgical endurance, and a profoundly empathetic, family-centric care model, he handles complex pediatric heart issues with international-standard outcomes. At Max Saket, he anchors a world-class pediatric cardiac surgery program that routinely attracts fragile young lives from all over the globe.

  • Neonatal & Infant Cardiac Surgery: Micro-precision arterial switch operations, total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) repairs, and Norwood procedures.

  • Single Ventricle Palliation Pathways: Sequential surgical lines including bidirectional Glenn shunts and Fontan procedures for hypoplastic heart syndromes.

  • Valve-Preserving Congenital Repairs: Advanced corrective techniques to repair malformed heart valves in growing children without requiring artificial replacements.

  • Redo Congenital Cardiac Procedures: Masterclass surgical execution in managing children requiring multiple, sequential revisions of complex heart structures.
  • Successfully executed an incredible milestone of over 10,000 pediatric cardiac procedures with outstanding clinical success and survival rates.

  • Instrumental in building state-of-the-art pediatric cardiac intensive care modules (PCICU) that provide micro-physiological monitoring matching the world’s finest heart centers.

  • Highly sought-after international mentor who has successfully trained dozens of pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons across South Asia and the Middle East.
  • Bestowed with numerous prestigious honors, including “Best Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon” and corporate excellence medals for dedicated service to child welfare.

  • Active life fellow of the Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI) and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).