Dr. Anita Saxena
Dr. Anita Saxena
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery 40+ Years Experience

Dr. Anita Saxena

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology), Fellow, American College of Cardiology, Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences
Executive Director, Paediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

About Dr. Anita Saxena

Professional Summary

Dr. Anita Saxena is a highly distinguished pediatric cardiologist with over 40 years of experience in patient care, teaching, research, and administration. She currently serves as Executive Director, Paediatric Cardiology at Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi. A pioneer in her field, Dr. Saxena has made landmark contributions to pediatric cardiology in India, including pioneering fetal cardiac diagnostic services and developing national guidelines for managing pediatric heart diseases. Prior to her current role, Dr. Saxena served as the Chief of the Cardiothoracic Centre and Head of the Department of Cardiology at AIIMS, New Delhi — one of India's most prestigious medical institutions. She currently also serves as Vice Chancellor of Pt. BD Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, overseeing numerous health-related colleges. With 368 published research papers and recognition among the world's top 2% scientists in 2023, Dr. Saxena is a globally respected authority in pediatric cardiac sciences. International patients seeking expert evaluation and management of congenital and pediatric heart conditions can place their trust in her exceptional expertise and decades of clinical excellence.

Specializations

  • Paediatrics
  • Paediatric Cardiac Sciences

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MD (Medicine)
  • DM (Cardiology)
  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
  • University of Manitoba, Canada
  • Pt. BD Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak (Vice Chancellor)

Awards & Recognition

  • Named among the world's top 2% scientists (2023)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award — Cardiological Society of India
  • Lifetime Achievement Award — Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
  • Published 368 research papers
  • Mentored over 40 doctoral students
  • Delivered more than 200 lectures across India
  • Represented India at over 60 global forums

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