Dr. Neville Solomon
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgery25+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (General Surgery)M.Ch (Cardio Thoracic Surgery)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Cardio Thoracic Surgery)
- Experience
- 25+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Neville Solomon
Dr. Neville Solomon is Head of the Department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Apollo Children's Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai, with over 25 years of experience and more than 6,000 heart operations performed, including 3,000+ congenital cardiac surgeries in newborns and infants. His core specialities include congenital heart defect surgery, complex valve repairs, and paediatric heart transplants, and he founded the Save a Child's Heart Initiative (SACHI) to provide free paediatric cardiac care to underprivileged children. He treats children in heart failure and performs arterial switch operations and redo heart surgeries, alongside adult congenital heart disease surgery. As Chairman of the Alfred Solomon Heart Foundation, Dr. Solomon has facilitated free paediatric cardiac camps across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, North-east India, Bangladesh, and Africa. He holds an MBBS, an MS in General Surgery, and an M.Ch in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, and has led Apollo's paediatric cardiac surgery department since June 2009.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
MS (General Surgery)
M.Ch (Cardio Thoracic Surgery)
Clinical Career Timeline
Head of Department, Paediatric Cardiac Surgery — Apollo Children's Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai (since June 2009)
Consultant Paediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgeon — Apollo Children's Hospital, Chennai (July 2003-present)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Best Paper Award, 12th Annual Congress of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), Chandigarh, 2000
Dr. R. Nanjunda Rao Gold Medal in General Surgery
Founder, Save a Child's Heart Initiative (SACHI); Chairman, Alfred Solomon Heart Foundation
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgery
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Core Speciality
Paediatric Heart Transplant
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Core Speciality
Complex Valve Repair
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Core Speciality
Congenital Heart Defect Surgery
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Core Speciality
Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Congenital heart defect surgery in newbornsComplex valve repairsPaediatric heart transplants
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Arterial switch operationsRedo heart surgeriesManagement of children in heart failure
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Heart & Vascular Sciences
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG - Beating Heart) | $48,000 US/UK | $5,200 – $7,800 in India | 85% Less |
| Coronary Angioplasty with Drug-Eluting Stents (DES) | $28,000 US/UK | $3,800 – $5,200 in India | 83% Less |
| Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR / TAVI) | $70,000 US/UK | $8,500 – $14,000 in India | 82% Less |
| Permanent Pacemaker / ICD Implantation | $24,000 US/UK | $3,500 – $5,500 in India | 80% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Neville Solomon provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Neville Solomon specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in paediatric cardiac surgery, including congenital heart defect surgery, valve repairs, and paediatric heart transplants.
2Q: How many heart operations has Dr. Solomon performed?
Ans: He has performed over 6,000 heart operations, including more than 3,000 congenital cardiac surgeries in newborns and infants.
3Q: What charitable work is Dr. Solomon known for?
Ans: He founded the Save a Child's Heart Initiative (SACHI) and chairs the Alfred Solomon Heart Foundation, which has facilitated free cardiac camps across India and abroad.
4Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Solomon have?
Ans: He has over 25 years of experience in paediatric and congenital cardiac surgery.