Name: Dr. Vishal Changela

Specialty: Pediatric Cardiology

Qualification / Board Certification: MBBS | DNB — Pediatrics | FNB — Pediatric Cardiology — Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore

Affiliation(s): Pediatric Cardiac Society of India | Indian Academy of Pediatrics

Locations (City/State): Rakhial, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Gujarati (based on practice region — contact clinic to confirm)

Accepting New Patients: Yes (Enquire Now available)

NPI Number: Not applicable — Indian medical practice

About the Doctor

Dr. Vishal Changela is a distinguished Pediatric Cardiologist with 16 years of dedicated clinical experience in the diagnosis and interventional management of congenital and acquired heart diseases in children. He trained across some of India’s most respected medical and pediatric institutions — gaining foundational pediatric experience at K.G.P. Children Hospital in Baroda, observational subspecialty training at B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children in Mumbai, and completing his highly specialized FNB in Pediatric Cardiology at Narayana Hrudayalaya in Bangalore — one of the world’s most celebrated cardiac centers, internationally recognized for its pioneering work in pediatric and congenital heart surgery under the leadership of Dr. Devi Shetty. His clinical journey reflects a deliberate and progressive path toward becoming a comprehensive pediatric cardiac specialist. From his early tutor role in Biochemistry at Pramukh Swami Medical College in Karamsad, Gujarat through his pediatric training and observership at Mumbai’s leading children’s hospital, Dr. Changela built a clinical foundation that prepared him for the complexity and precision demands of pediatric interventional cardiology. Dr. Changela’s procedural capabilities are exceptionally broad for a pediatric cardiologist — spanning non-invasive diagnostic cardiology, interventional catheter-based procedures including ASD, VSD, and PDA device closures, pacemaker implantation, pulmonary hypertension management, arrhythmia treatment, open heart surgery coordination, and mitral valve replacement. His recognition with the Most Emerging Consultant of the Year Award by Apollo Hospitals in 2011 reflects the high regard in which his peers and institutional leadership held his early clinical contributions. He is a member of the Pediatric Cardiac Society of India and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, and currently practices at Narayana Multi Speciality Hospital in Rakhial, Ahmedabad — bringing world-class pediatric cardiac expertise to the children and families of Gujarat.

Highlights at a glance:

• 16 years of Pediatric Cardiology experience
• FNB — Pediatric Cardiology from Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore — India’s premier cardiac center
• DNB in Pediatrics and MBBS foundation
• Most Emerging Consultant of the Year — Apollo Hospitals 2011
• Trained at KGP Children Hospital Baroda and B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children Mumbai
• Member of Pediatric Cardiac Society of India & Indian Academy of Pediatrics
• Advanced interventional capabilities — ASD/VSD/PDA device closure, pacemaker implantation
• Open heart surgery and mitral valve replacement expertise
• Currently accepting new patients at Narayana Multi Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad

Education & Training

Dr. Changela’s academic and clinical training reflects a carefully structured progression through respected Indian medical and pediatric cardiac institutions:

Medical School: MBBS —Sardar Patel University

Postgraduate Degree: DNB (Diplomate of National Board) — Pediatrics — Institution not publicly specified; contact clinic to confirm

Subspecialty Fellowship: FNB (Fellowship of National Board) — Pediatric Cardiology — Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore (one of India’s most celebrated cardiac care centers and internationally recognized for excellence in pediatric and congenital heart disease)

Early Clinical Training: Tutor, Department of Biochemistry — Pramukh Swami Medical College, Karamsad, Gujarat (2002)

Pediatric Training: Trainee — K.G.P. Children Hospital, Baroda, Gujarat (2003–2005)

Subspecialty Observership: Observer — B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children, Parel East, Mumbai (2006) — observation across multiple pediatric subspecialty departments

Professional Memberships: Pediatric Cardiac Society of India | Indian Academy of Pediatrics

Awards: Most Emerging Consultant of the Year — Apollo Hospitals, 2011

Medical Conditions Treated

As a Pediatric Cardiologist with specialized FNB training at Narayana Hrudayalaya, Dr. Changela diagnoses, treats, and manages a comprehensive range of congenital and acquired heart conditions in children and adolescents, including:

Congenital Heart Defects:

• Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) — Hole between the Upper Heart Chambers
• Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) — Hole between the Lower Heart Chambers
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) — Persistent Fetal Blood Vessel Connection
• Tetralogy of Fallot — Complex Four-Component Congenital Heart Defect
• Pulmonary Stenosis — Narrowing of the Pulmonary Valve or Artery
• Aortic Stenosis — Narrowing of the Aortic Valve
• Coarctation of the Aorta — Narrowing of the Main Artery from the Heart
• Transposition of the Great Arteries — Reversed Major Blood Vessel Positions
• Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC)
• Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Acquired & Other Cardiac Conditions:

• Pulmonary Hypertension — Elevated Pressure in the Lung Arteries
• Cardiac Arrhythmias — Irregular Heart Rhythms in Children
• Rheumatic Heart Disease & Mitral Valve Disease
• Heart Failure in Children
• Infective Endocarditis — Heart Valve Infection
• Kawasaki Disease — Inflammatory Condition Affecting Coronary Arteries
• Cardiomyopathy — Enlarged or Weakened Heart Muscle
• Pericarditis & Pericardial Effusion
• Syncope & Fainting — Cardiac Cause Evaluation in Children
• Post-Operative Congenital Heart Disease Monitoring

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Changela performs a remarkably comprehensive range of pediatric cardiac diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures, including:

Interventional Catheter-Based Procedures:

• ASD Device Closure — Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defect
• VSD Device Closure — Transcatheter Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Device Closure — Catheter-Based PDA Occlusion
• Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization — Diagnostic & Interventional
• Balloon Valvuloplasty — for Pulmonary & Aortic Stenosis
• Coil Embolization for Small PDAs

Electrophysiology & Pacing:

• Pacemaker Implantation — Permanent Pacemaker Placement in Children
• Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias — Medical & Interventional
• Electrophysiology Study Coordination

Surgical Procedures:

• Open Heart Surgery — Coordination & Post-Operative Management
• Mitral Heart Valve Replacement — Surgical Valve Reconstruction & Replacement

Non-Invasive Diagnostic Procedures:

• Pediatric Echocardiography — 2D, Doppler & Color Flow Echocardiography
• Non-Invasive Cardiology — ECG, Holter Monitoring & Stress Testing
• Fetal Echocardiography — Prenatal Cardiac Evaluation
• Chest X-Ray & Cardiac Imaging Interpretation
• Oxygen Saturation Monitoring & Pulse Oximetry

Services Offered

Dr. Changela’s Pediatric Cardiology practice at Narayana Multi Speciality Hospital in Ahmedabad provides a comprehensive, advanced, and compassionate range of cardiac services for children — from initial newborn cardiac screening through complex interventional catheter procedures and post-surgical cardiac management. His FNB training at Narayana Hrudayalaya — India’s most respected cardiac center — ensures that his patients in Ahmedabad and across Gujarat have access to diagnostic and interventional cardiac expertise that matches the very highest national standards.

Congenital Heart Disease Diagnosis & Management Congenital heart disease — structural heart defects present from birth — is the primary focus of Dr. Changela’s pediatric cardiology practice. He provides comprehensive evaluation of all congenital heart defects, from the simplest small VSDs to the most complex cyanotic heart conditions, developing individualized management plans that balance catheter-based interventions, surgical correction, and long-term monitoring.

• Comprehensive congenital heart disease evaluation — clinical, echocardiographic & catheterization-based
• ASD, VSD, and PDA assessment and device closure planning
• Cyanotic heart disease evaluation — Tetralogy of Fallot, TGA, and complex defects
• Post-operative congenital heart disease monitoring and follow-up
• Newborn cardiac screening and early detection of heart defects

ASD, VSD & PDA Device Closure Dr. Changela performs transcatheter device closure of atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects, and patent ductus arteriosus — minimally invasive catheter-based procedures that close heart holes and abnormal blood vessel connections without open-heart surgery. These procedures offer children faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and excellent long-term outcomes.

• Pre-procedural echocardiographic assessment and device closure candidacy evaluation
• Transcatheter ASD closure using Amplatzer or equivalent occluder devices
• Transcatheter VSD closure for appropriate defect types and sizes
• PDA device and coil closure under catheterization laboratory conditions
• Post-closure monitoring and echocardiographic follow-up

Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Dr. Changela performs both diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization — the gold standard tool for precise assessment of cardiac anatomy, hemodynamics, and vascular pressures in children with complex congenital or acquired heart disease.

• Diagnostic catheterization — pressure measurement, oxygen saturation, and angiography
• Interventional catheterization — balloon valvuloplasty and device-based interventions
• Pulmonary hypertension hemodynamic evaluation by catheterization
• Pre-surgical cardiac anatomy mapping
• Post-interventional catheterization monitoring and follow-up

Pediatric Echocardiography & Non-Invasive Cardiology Dr. Changela performs comprehensive pediatric echocardiography — the cornerstone diagnostic tool for evaluating cardiac structure and function in children. His non-invasive cardiology services provide precise, radiation-free assessment of heart anatomy, valve function, and blood flow patterns.

• 2D, Doppler, and color flow echocardiography for congenital and acquired heart disease
• Fetal echocardiography — prenatal cardiac anomaly detection
• ECG and Holter monitoring for arrhythmia evaluation
• Exercise stress testing for older children and adolescents
• Pulse oximetry and oxygen saturation monitoring

Pulmonary Hypertension Management Dr. Changela manages pulmonary hypertension in children — a serious condition of elevated blood pressure in the lung arteries that can arise from congenital heart defects, lung disease, or as a primary disorder. His catheterization expertise enables precise hemodynamic assessment critical for treatment decision-making.

• Pulmonary hypertension diagnosis and hemodynamic assessment by catheterization
• Vasoreactivity testing to guide treatment selection
• Medical management — sildenafil, bosentan, and pulmonary vasodilator therapy
• Monitoring and long-term management of pulmonary vascular disease
• Coordination with pulmonologists for combined cardiopulmonary management

Arrhythmia Diagnosis & Treatment Dr. Changela evaluates and manages cardiac arrhythmias in children — including supraventricular tachycardia, complete heart block, and other rhythm disorders — providing both medical management and interventional treatment where appropriate.

• Arrhythmia evaluation — ECG, Holter monitoring, and electrophysiology assessment
• Medical antiarrhythmic therapy management
• Pacemaker implantation for complete heart block and bradyarrhythmias
• Coordination with electrophysiologists for ablation procedures when required

Open Heart Surgery & Mitral Valve Services Dr. Changela provides pre- and post-operative cardiac management for children undergoing open heart surgery — including mitral valve replacement and complex congenital heart surgical corrections.

• Pre-operative cardiac evaluation and surgical planning coordination
• Mitral valve disease assessment — rheumatic and congenital mitral pathology
• Post-operative open heart surgery monitoring and recovery management
• Valve replacement follow-up — anticoagulation management and echocardiographic monitoring

Accepted Insurances

Specific insurance and cashless hospitalization details for Dr. Changela’s practice at Narayana Multi Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad are subject to the hospital’s current insurance empanelment list. Patients are advised to contact Narayana Multi Speciality Hospital’s insurance desk directly to confirm cashless arrangements and Mediclaim acceptance. Narayana Hospitals typically works with a broad range of insurance providers and TPAs, commonly including:

• Star Health & Allied Insurance
• HDFC ERGO Health Insurance (formerly Apollo Munich)
• Niva Bupa Health Insurance (formerly Max Bupa)
• Care Health Insurance (formerly Religare)
• United India Insurance
• New India Assurance
• National Insurance Company
• Oriental Insurance Company
• ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme)
• CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme)
• Bajaj Allianz Health Insurance
• ICICI Lombard Health Insurance
• Private Self-Pay (contact hospital for current rates)

Note: Insurance and cashless hospitalization policies are subject to change. Always confirm directly with Narayana Multi Speciality Hospital Ahmedabad’s insurance desk before scheduling.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Narayana Multi Speciality Hospital (Rakhial, Ahmedabad) Address: Rakhial, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Phone: Contact via ClinicSpots enquiry form or Narayana Hospital Ahmedabad helpline directly

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Changela currently practices at and is affiliated with the following hospital in Ahmedabad:

• Narayana Multi Speciality Hospital — Rakhial, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Part of the Narayana Health Group — one of India’s largest and most respected hospital networks, founded by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Shetty and internationally recognized for delivering high-quality, affordable cardiac and multi-specialty care; the Narayana Group operates the famous Narayana Hrudayalaya cardiac center in Bangalore where Dr. Changela completed his FNB fellowship)