Dr. Neville Solomon

Dr. Neville Solomon
Dr. Neville Solomon

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

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