The Team – Tender Heart Foundation | Giving Hope to Thousands of Children

Dr. SANTOSH T. SOANS

Dr Santosh Soans is an alumnus of Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore / Manipal. He served as faculty at KMC Manipal and Father Muller Medical College before joining AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore as Professor, HOD and Chief of NICU / PICU.
He specializes in Pediatric Intensive Care and he has pioneered its advancement at both the institutional and practitioner level.
An experienced academic and practicing pediatrician, he is also a much sought after speaker for conferences. He has authored two books, contributed chapters to medical text books and published articles in medical journals.
In a career spanning nearly three decades, his contribution to pediatrics has extended beyond the clinic and classroom to include all activities of IAP and sister organizations at regional, state and national level. He was president of Indian Academy of Pediatrics in 2018.
Awards
Outstanding Asian Paediatrician Award (OAPA) 2018
National IMA Doctor's Day Award 2019
IMA Karnataka Doctor's Day Award 2019
Prof. Arnold H Einhorn Gold Medal Oration Award.

Dr. Prem Alva completed his bachelor’s degree in medicine in 2001 from KMC, Mangalore.
He then pursued an M.D. in Pediatrics from JJM Medical college in Davangere and went on to work in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu.
Following that, he pursued a fellowship in pediatric cardiology from Madras Medical Mission and subsequently trained at the prestigious Narayana Hrudayalaya in Bangalore.
He then moved to Mangalore to start Coastal Karnataka s first centre for treatment of children born with heart diseases.
He has a special interest in non-surgical treatment of congenital heart disease. His aim is providing medical treatment for heart ailments for every child, irrespective of their social or economic status.

Dr. Prem Alva completed his bachelor’s degree in medicine in 2001 from KMC, Mangalore.
He then pursued an M.D. in Pediatrics from JJM Medical college in Davangere and went on to work in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu.
Following that, he pursued a fellowship in pediatric cardiology from Madras Medical Mission and subsequently trained at the prestigious Narayana Hrudayalaya in Bangalore.
He then moved to Mangalore to start Coastal Karnataka s first centre for treatment of children born with heart diseases.
He has a special interest in non-surgical treatment of congenital heart disease. His aim is providing medical treatment for heart ailments for every child, irrespective of their social or economic status.

Dr. Prashanth Marla completed his post-graduation in General Surgery in 1995 from Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore.
He went on to pursue an M.Ch in Urology from the prestigious Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore in the year 2000.
He is currently the director of AJ Hospital and Research Centre, Mangalore.
It is his dream to ensure that all patients visiting the hospital receive the best treatment, irrespective of their financial status.
He works towards this dream till date and collaborates with various organizations to achieve the same.
He also lends his expertise by donning the role of Professor of Urology.

Dr. Gourav Shetty completed his MBBS from KMC MANGALORE. He then pursued an MS degree from Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore.
He also holds a DNB in cardiothoracic surgery from Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore.
He worked in Narayana Hrudayalaya from 2006 as a clinical assistant, a junior consultant, an associate consultant and then consultant up till the year 2014.
He now works at SSNMC Hospital, Rajarajeswari Nagar, Bangalore. His area of specialization is pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery.
He has worked in AJ Hospital , Mangalore as consultant pediatric cardiac surgeon from 2014 to may 2019.

Dr. Gourav Shetty completed his MBBS from KMC MANGALORE. He then pursued an MS degree from Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore.
He also holds a DNB in cardiothoracic surgery from Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore.
He worked in Narayana Hrudayalaya from 2006 as a clinical assistant, a junior consultant, an associate consultant and then consultant up till the year 2014.
He now works at SSNMC Hospital, Rajarajeswari Nagar, Bangalore. His area of specialization is pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery.
He has worked in AJ Hospital , Mangalore as consultant pediatric cardiac surgeon from 2014 to may 2019.

Dr. Jayashankar Marla completed his cardiothoracic training at Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore.
He worked there as a clinical assistant and a junior consultant till 2008.
He has since been working as a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at AJ Hospital and Research Centre, Mangalore and as Associate Professor at AJ Institute of Medical Science.
He has special interest in adult cardiac diseases, particularly coronary heart disease and valular heart diseases.
He is also keen on Minimally Invasive cardiac surgery programme. He has won the best doctor award from AJ hospital for his dedication and patient care.