Meet Dr. Prashant Bobhate
Facing a heart condition in a child can be overwhelming for any parent. When the condition involves congenital heart disease or pulmonary hypertension, choosing the right specialist becomes a life-altering decision. Dr. Prashant Bobhate stands out as one of the top pediatric cardiologists in Mumbai, combining international expertise with compassionate care to provide children with the best possible heart health.
With over 12 years of clinical excellence, Dr. Bobhate currently serves at the Children’s Heart Centre, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. His unique training in both pediatric cardiology and pulmonary hypertension makes him a one-of-a-kind expert in India.
Children with heart conditions deserve precise and compassionate care. Reach out to a seasoned pediatric heart specialist today.
About Dr. Prashant Bobhate
Qualifications
- MBBS – Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai University (2002)
- MD in Pediatrics – Seth G.S. Medical College & King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai University (2007)
- FNB in Pediatric Cardiology – National Board of Examinations, Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi (2011)
- Fellowship in Fetal Echocardiography & Pulmonary Hypertension – Stollery Children’s Hospital and Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Canada
- Medical Licensure:
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- Maharashtra Medical Council: Registration No. 2003/04/1714
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, Canada: Registration No. 020044
Clinical Experience
- Consultant – Pediatric Cardiology & Pulmonary Hypertension Specialist
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai
July 2014 – Present
- Clinical Fellow – Pulmonary Hypertension & Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
Stollery Children’s Hospital & Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
July 2012 – June 2014
- Junior Consultant – Pediatric Cardiology
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai
Dec 2011 – May 2012
- Clinical Associate – Pediatric Cardiology
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai
June 2011 – Nov 2011
- Fellowship of National Board (FNB) – Pediatric Cardiology
Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi
April 2009 – May 2011
- Resident – Pediatric Cardiology
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
March 2008 – April 2009
- Observer – Pediatric Cardiology
Glenmark Cardiac Centre, Mumbai
Nov 2007 – Feb 2008
Know Your Doctor
Dr. Prashant Bobhate is a highly regarded pediatric cardiologist with extensive experience managing rare and complex cardiac and pulmonary vascular conditions. With foundational medical training in Mumbai and advanced fellowships from India’s top cardiac centers and Canada’s leading heart institutes, his expertise combines local excellence with global exposure.
Beyond his clinical practice, he is also a dedicated researcher, educator, and international faculty member. With over 20 published research papers and faculty roles in top cardiology conferences across India and abroad, he continues to blend patient care with innovation and education.
Areas of Specialization
Congenital Heart Disease
Dr. Prashant Bobhate expertly diagnoses and treats complex congenital heart defects in newborns and children using minimally invasive techniques and catheter-based interventions.
Pulmonary Hypertension
He established Western India’s first dedicated Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic at Kokilaben Hospital, serving over 400+ patients and offering advanced therapies like Prostacyclin and Potts Shunt procedures.
Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization
Specializes in simple and complex cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring precise treatment of structural heart issues in children.
Fetal Echocardiography
Operates a dedicated Fetal Echo Clinic, offering early diagnosis of heart conditions in unborn babies and counseling for expectant parents.
Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Supports recovery through a multidisciplinary rehab program tailored for pediatric patients with pulmonary hypertension and cardiac conditions.
Dr. Prashant Bobhate’s Clinical Philosophy & Approach
Family-Centered Counseling
Dr. Prashant Bobhate believes in involving families as active partners in a child’s care. He ensures that parents are fully informed and emotionally supported throughout the diagnosis and treatment journey.
Early Diagnosis and Preventive Focus
He emphasizes the timely detection of congenital heart defects through fetal and early-life screenings. This proactive approach allows for better outcomes and prepares families for necessary interventions.
Evidence-Based Care Backed by Research
Dr. Bobhate’s treatment plans are deeply rooted in data and clinical research. Every decision is guided by global standards and the latest peer-reviewed findings in pediatric cardiology and pulmonary hypertension.
Multidisciplinary Coordination for Holistic Outcomes
He works closely with surgeons, pulmonologists, rheumatologists, and intensivists to ensure comprehensive care. This collaboration supports both immediate treatment and long-term management.
Innovation in High-Risk Cardiac Procedures
Dr. Bobhate leads in performing rare and high-risk interventions like the transcatheter Potts shunt. His readiness to adopt new methods has set benchmarks in pediatric pulmonary hypertension care in India.
Focus on Quality of Life Beyond Treatment
His clinical approach extends beyond diagnosis and procedures. With services like cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, he helps children regain strength, confidence, and an improved daily life.
Breakthrough Cases
Abernathy Malformation: A rare but treatable cause of Pulmonary Hypertension
A Basic heart scan (4 chamber and outflow views) should be compulsorily done as a part of every single obstetric scan. However, certain high risk pregnancies (as detailed below) should be referred for a detail fetal echocardiography. Such high risk pregnancies should be referred at around 16-18 weeks gestation.
Potts Shunt
Creation of a connection between one of the lung arteries (Usually the left lung artery) and the body artery can help patients with severe pulmonary hypertension. Creating such a connection decreases the pressure on the right heart and thus helps it function better. We have done 19 such procedures till now with a very good success rate of more than 80%. Post the procedure most of the patients are now able to perform all their day to day activities on minimal medications. We have presented our data at various national and international conferences. Dr. Prashant Bobhate has received many awards for the same including one at the Annual European Pediatric Cardiac conference in Athens, annual conference of the Pediatric Cardiac Society of India and the Society of heart failure and transplant in Mumbai.
Use of Prostacyclin Analogues:
Prostacyclin analogues were one of the first medications to show to have mortality benefits, in patients with pulmonary hypertension. They were also the fist ones to be sanctioned by the US FDA for use in PAH. Unfortunately, these medications are still not marketed in India. Through our PH clinic we have devised a reliabel mechanism to help the patients with pulmonary hypertension, procure, and import prostacyclins. Due to our persistent efforts we now have 14 patients who are regulalry taking these medications with significant improvement in their functional capacity.
Why Choose Dr. Prashant Bobhate?
Over 12 Years of Specialized Experience in Pediatric Cardiology
Dr. Prashant Bobhate has managed thousands of children with congenital heart diseases and complex pulmonary conditions, bringing unmatched hands-on expertise to every case.
Trained Internationally in Advanced Pediatric Heart Care
His global training, including a fellowship in pulmonary hypertension and fetal echocardiography from Canada, allows him to offer advanced treatments rarely available elsewhere in India.
Pioneering Role in High-Risk Cardiac Interventions
He has led India’s first successful transcatheter Potts shunt procedures and holds the world’s highest single-center experience in surgical Potts shunts, offering hope to critically ill children with end-stage pulmonary hypertension.
Expert in Fetal Echocardiography & Parental Counseling
Expectant parents can receive an early and accurate diagnosis of fetal heart anomalies, paired with sensitive counseling and ongoing care planning throughout the pregnancy and postnatal period.
Proven Results in Both Diagnostics and Interventions
From performing accurate echocardiograms to minimally invasive catheter-based procedures, Dr. Bobhate delivers care that improves survival rates and quality of life for young patients.
Highly Rated by Peers and Patients Alike
Whether it’s trust, communication, or outcomes—Dr. Bobhate is consistently appreciated by both colleagues and parents for being approachable, skilled, and thorough.
Transparency, Patience & Ethical Practice
Families are never rushed, pressured, or left confused. Dr. Bobhate takes time to explain every detail, ensuring parents feel heard, understood, and confident in the care plan.
Consultations Available for Local and International Patients
From in-clinic appointments to online consultations, access to his care is convenient for both local families and international patients seeking expert second opinions.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
These memberships connect this expert with leading global cardiac institutions.
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
- Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI)
- American Heart Association (AHA)
- Canadian Cardiovascular Society
- Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI)
- Convenor of PVRI in India
- Head of the Indian Taskforce since 2018
- Active member of the Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Task Force
- Organising Committee Member (Pulmonary Hypertension Stream)
- World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Surgery (WCPCCS), Washington D.C., 2023 – Only member from South East Asia
Awards & Achievements
- Dr. G.M. Phadke Prize in Pharmacology – February 2000
- Second Prize for Free Paper Presentation – 13th Annual Conference of Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI), Thiruvananthapuram, 2011
- Three Travel Grants from the Women and Child Health Research Institute, Alberta, Canada
- For presenting research at American Heart Association (AHA) Conferences in:
- Los Angeles (2012)
- Philadelphia (2013)
- Washington D.C. (2014)
- Dr. Savitri Shrivastava Award for Best Oral Presentation
- Topic: Echocardiographic evaluation of children with PAH
- PCSI 2015, Hyderabad
- Young Investigator Award – PCSI 2017, Mumbai
- Topic: Potts Shunt in End-Stage Pulmonary Hypertension
- Best Oral Presentation for Original Research in Pulmonary Hypertension – Annual European Pediatric Cardiac Society (AEPC), Athens, 2018
- Best Oral Presentation – Annual Conference of Society for Heart Failure and Transplantation (SHFT), Mumbai, 2019
Research & Publications
Dr. Bobhate has authored over 20 original research papers in peer-reviewed journals and contributed 6 chapters to globally recognized textbooks. His research focuses on:
- Pulmonary vascular physiology
- Pediatric interventional cardiology
- Outcomes in congenital heart surgery
- Innovations in echocardiographic techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
What is fetal echocardiography, and when is it done?
It’s a detailed scan of the baby’s heart done during pregnancy to detect abnormalities. It’s best done between 18–24 weeks.
What are the signs my child needs a pediatric cardiologist?
Poor growth, rapid breathing, bluish skin, or recurrent fainting episodes warrant evaluation.
Is pulmonary hypertension treatable in children?
Yes. With proper diagnosis and therapy, many children manage PH well under expert care.
Can heart defects be treated without surgery?
Yes, many conditions are now managed through catheter-based interventions.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Prashant Bobhate?
Visit Kokilaben Hospital’s Children’s Heart Centre or call directly at (+91) 8080 826 898 the hospital’s appointment desk.