Dr Lalit Gunwant Sudha Lawankar
Director - Paediatric Cardiac Sciences
Senior Interventional Paediatric Cardiologist,
Adult CHD Specialist, Feral Cardiologist
Qualifications: MBBS, DNB, FNB
Experience: 21 years
Specialities:
OPD Timings:
| Sl.No | Day | Timing |
| 1 | Monday | 6 PM – 8 PM |
| 2 | Tuesday | 6 PM – 8 PM |
| 3 | Wednesday | 6 PM – 8 PM |
| 4 | Thursday | 6 PM – 8 PM |
| 5 | Friday | 6 PM – 8 PM |
| 6 | Saturday | 6 PM – 8 PM |
Introduction
Dr. Lalit Lawankar, North Maharashtra’s first Paediatric Cardiologist, is a pioneer in cardiac care with over 1,500 successful CHD interventions, achieving a 99% success rate, including groundbreaking procedures in neonates and adults. Serving as HOD at KIMS Manavata Hospital, he holds the distinction of performing the world’s first successful balloon coarctoplasty on a 950 gm baby in 2020. His contributions have transformed paediatric cardiology in the region.
Experience
Dr. Lalit Lawankar, North Maharashtra's first Paediatric Cardiologist, has performed over
1,500 successful CHD
procedures with a 99% success rate. Renowned for pioneering interventions, including the
world’s first balloon
coarctoplasty on a 950 gm baby, he leads as HOD at KIMS Manavata Hospital.
Pioneer in doing critical adult congenital heart disease interventions in North Maharashtra. Ruptured sinus of valsalva device closure: abrupt onset of hole at the base of aorta-largest artery of body, causing acute heart failure closed without open heart surgery through angioplasty like procedure.
Stenting of arch of aorta for near interruption of aortic arch.
Interest & Expertise
Dr. Lalit Lawankar is deeply committed to advancing cardiac care through innovation and expertise in Paediatric and Fetal Cardiology. His interests include interventional procedures for congenital heart defects, neonatal cardiac care, and adult congenital heart disease management, with a focus on achieving exceptional outcomes in complex cases.
Professional Memberships
- Member, Paediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI)
- Member, Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
- Fellow, National Board (FNB) in Paediatric Cardiology
- Lifetime Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Member, Association of Physicians of India (API)
Research & Publications
Dr. Lalit Lawankar has contributed to advancing Paediatric Cardiology through publications on innovative cardiac interventions and neonatal care, including his landmark achievement of performing a successful balloon coarctoplasty on a 950 gm neonate
Awards & Achievements
Dr. Lalit Lawankar’s key achievements include performing the world’s first successful balloon coarctoplasty on a 950 gm baby, completing over 1,500 CHD interventions with a 99% success rate, and pioneering multiple first-time cardiac procedures in North Maharashtra. His exceptional contributions have set benchmarks in Paediatric Cardiology.