
FRCPCH, Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom CCT, Pediatric Cardiology, General Medical Council, United Kingdom MRCPCH, Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom MBBS, Madurai Medical College, India
Consultant pediatric cardiologist specializing in congenital heart disease and keyhole interventions
Experience
14 years
Languages
English, Tamil
Location
Oud Metha, Dubai
Sees
children, adults
Dr. Arul Narayanan is a UK-certified consultant pediatric cardiologist with over 14 years of post-training experience. He trained at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, one of Europe's largest pediatric centers, and holds fellowships from the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health. Before joining American Hospital Dubai, he served as Director of Congenital Cardiac Intervention for the North-West England Congenital Cardiology Partnership, a collaboration between two major UK cardiac centers.
Dr. Narayanan has independently performed over 2,500 interventional procedures for children and adults with congenital heart disease. His expertise spans minimally invasive keyhole cardiology, structural heart defect repair (such as septal defects), valve assessment in children, heart rhythm problems, and fetal heart screening. He is experienced in all diagnostic cardiac imaging including echocardiography, cardiac CT, MRI, and exercise testing. He also leads multidisciplinary clinics for complex cases including pulmonary hypertension, adults with congenital heart disease, and sports cardiology.
Dr. Narayanan prioritizes clear communication and family involvement in every stage of care. He works collaboratively with pediatric specialists across disciplines to provide comprehensive, patient-centered management for children and young adults with heart conditions.
Special interests: minimally invasive cardiac procedures, complex congenital heart disease across all ages, pulmonary hypertension in children, neuromuscular disorders with cardiac involvement, Fontan procedure management, adults with congenital heart disease, sports cardiology screening.
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MBBS
Madurai Medical College, India
MRCPCH (Member of Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health)
Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom
CCT in Pediatric Cardiology
General Medical Council, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
FRCPCH (Fellow of Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health)
Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom
Consultant Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Cardiac Intervention; Director of Congenital Cardiac Intervention
Alder Hey Children's Hospital & Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, United Kingdom
Consultant Pediatric Cardiology, Heart Failure and Congenital Cardiac Interventions
Gleneagles Global Hospital, India
Consultant Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Cardiac Intervention
Narayana Hrudayalaya, India
Consultant Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Cardiac Intervention
American Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in English, Tamil.
American Hospital — American Hospital Dubai, Oud Metha, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Family History of Sudden Cardiac Death, Heart Failure in Children, Pulmonary Hypertension.
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