Rainbow Children’s Heart Institute, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Rainbow Children's Heart Institute (RCHI), Banjara Hills, Hyderabad is equipped with advanced cardiac catheterisation laboratories, dedicated cardiac operation theatres, and a specialised Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The hospital provides services including fetal echocardiography, interventional cardiology, complex congenital heart surgery, valve repair and replacement, and paediatric heart transplantation. Since its inception, the institute has treated more than 22,000 children, performed over 1,000 cardiac surgeries, and completed nearly 1,000 cardiac catheterisation procedures.

Specialities:

• Paediatric Cardiology – Diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired heart diseases in children.
• Interventional Cardiology – Cardiac catheterisation, device closures (ASD, VSD, PDA), balloon procedures, and rhythm management.
• Fetal Cardiology – Fetal echocardiography and prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease.
• Paediatric Cardiac Surgery – Open-heart surgery, valve repair and replacement, and correction of complex congenital heart defects.
• Cardiac Intensive Care (CICU) – Specialised intensive care for critically ill paediatric cardiac patients, including ECMO support.
• Paediatric Heart Transplantation – Evaluation, transplantation, and post-transplant care for children with end-stage heart disease.

Infrastructure:

• Approximately 100 dedicated beds for paediatric cardiac care
• Specialised Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
• Advanced cardiac catheterisation laboratories
• Dedicated modular cardiac operation theatres
• Advanced cardiac diagnostic facilities, including fetal echocardiography, paediatric echocardiography, ECG, Holter monitoring, CT, and MRI
• 24×7 paediatric cardiac emergency services

Facilities & Amenities:

Accommodation & Patient Services: Comfortable private rooms, deluxe rooms, and family-friendly facilities designed for children and their attendants.

Payment & Insurance: Assistance with eligible health insurance claims and convenient payment options.

Food & Diet: Dietitian-guided nutritional support with customised meal plans based on patients' medical requirements.

Treatment Support: Teleconsultations, second medical opinions, post-treatment follow-up, physiotherapy, rehabilitation services, paediatric counselling, and an in-house pharmacy.

International Patient Support: Dedicated assistance through myheco, including doctor appointment scheduling, treatment cost estimates, second medical opinions, medical visa invitation letters, visa guidance, travel planning, language interpreter services, treatment coordination, and airport pickup assistance for international patients.

Transport Support: Conveniently located in Banjara Hills, approximately 30 km from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), with airport pickup and local transport assistance for international patients through myheco.

FAQs:

What is the focus of Rainbow Children's Heart Institute?
The hospital is dedicated exclusively to paediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery, providing diagnosis and treatment for congenital and acquired heart diseases in children.

Does the hospital perform paediatric heart transplants?
Yes. Rainbow Children's Heart Institute has a dedicated paediatric heart transplant programme for children with advanced heart failure.

How many surgeries and procedures have been performed?
Since its inception, the hospital has treated more than 22,000 children, performed over 1,000 cardiac surgeries, and completed nearly 1,000 cardiac catheterisation procedures.

Is there a dedicated intensive care unit for heart patients?
Yes. The hospital has a specialised Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) with advanced monitoring and life-support facilities, including ECMO, for critically ill children.

Does the hospital support international patients?
Yes. The hospital provides dedicated support for international patients through myheco.

What is the nearest airport to Rainbow Children's Heart Institute?
The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), located approximately 30 km from the hospital.