Designation of Dr. Neville Solomon
Dr. Neville Solomon
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
Senior Consultant
Apollo Children Hospital, Chennai
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Neville Solomon
- Dr. Neville Solomon is a highly respected Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon with an illustrious career spanning over 25 years. Based at Apollo Children’s Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai.
- With a career marked by a blend of clinical excellence and philanthropic efforts, Dr. Solomon has garnered widespread recognition for his contributions to pediatric cardiology.
- His expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of cardiac surgeries, from life-saving interventions for newborns with severe congenital heart defects to complex valve repairs and heart transplants.
- Dr. Solomon’s approach to patient care is characterized by his meticulous attention to detail and compassionate treatment, ensuring that each child receives tailored, state-of-the-art care.
Dr. Neville Solomon’s Expertise
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Repair
- Complex Congenital Anomalies
- Redo Heart Surgeries
- Pediatric Heart Transplants
- Arterial and Atrial Switch Operations
- Mitral and Aortic Valve Repairs/Replacements
Work Experience of Dr. Neville Solomon
- Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Apollo Children Hospitals, Chennai(Present)
- July 2003 – till date : Head of Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (from June, 2009), Consultant Pediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgeon, Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai, India.
- June 2001- June 2003 : Registrar, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Green Lane Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
- September 1999 – May 2001: Junior Consultant, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery (with Dr M R Girinath), Apollo Hospital, Chennai
- July 1998 – August 1999 : Senior Registrar, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery (with Dr M R Girinath), Apollo Hospital, Chennai
- June, 1998: Senior Registrar, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery (with Dr. V. V. Bashi), Malar Hospital, Chennai
- February 1996 – March 1996: Registrar, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Apollo Hospital, Chennai
- 1996 January; Assistant Consultant, General Surgery, Metropolitan Hospital, Trichur
- October 1991 – June 1992 : Senior House Officer, Department of Medicine, Government General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Madras
- March 1991 – August 1991: Resident in Casualty, Apollo Hospital,
Dr. Neville Solomon’s Qualifications
- MBBS from Madras Medical College in 1991
- MS (General Surgery) from Medical college hospital, Trivandrum in 1995
- M.Ch (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) from Madras Medical College in 1998
Memberships of Dr. Neville Solomon
- Indian Medical Association
- Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
- Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
- Society of Congenital Heart Surgeons
Awards & Recognitions received by Dr. Neville Solomon
- Performed over 6000 heart operations to date, including 3000 congenital cardiac surgeries in newborns and adults
- Best Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Award
- He has been associated with over 10000 heart operations in his career
- Dr. R. Nanjunda Rao Gold Medal in General Surgery
- Certificate of Merit in General Surgery
- ECFMG (FMGEMS) Part I scored 93, Part II 91, offered Residency in General Medicine in USA