Dr. Jesmin Hossain
Associate Professor (Pediatric Cardiology)
About Dr. Jesmin Hossain
Holding a newborn brings a rush of pure joy to any household. That happiness shatters the moment a mother in the crowded alleys of Pallabi notices her baby turning slightly blue while crying. Feeding becomes a terrifying daily struggle. The infant gasps for air after just a few minutes of drinking milk. Grandmothers usually blame the damp winter weather. They wrap the baby in thick woolen blankets. Wrapping a child does nothing when the actual problem lies inside a tiny beating chest. Congenital heart defects hide in plain sight. They leave young parents feeling completely helpless. Dr Jesmin Hossain steps into these heartbreaking family moments. She carries the heavy titles of Associate Professor and Senior Consultant. Her medical journey focuses entirely on the smallest patients. She earned her MBBS degree and then pursued deep specialized knowledge. She secured an MD and a D Card to master the complex mechanics of pediatric cardiology. You will find her treating these fragile lives at the National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute in Dhaka. The weeping parents bring their fragile infant into the busy hospital ward. A pediatric cardiologist needs a very gentle touch to examine a crying baby. Dr Jesmin Hossain brings exactly that kind of calming presence. She warms the stethoscope with her hands before listening to the tiny chest. She hears the distinct murmur of blood rushing through a hidden hole in the heart walls. She orders a specialized pediatric echocardiogram. This scan shows the exact size of the defect without causing the baby any extra pain. Medical terms only push terrified parents deeper into panic. A senior consultant knows how to translate scary biology into plain words. She takes a blank piece of paper and sketches a tiny heart. She shows the father exactly where the blood is mixing incorrectly. She explains the treatment plan step by step. She tells them whether the hole will close on its own or if it requires a surgical patch. Her warm voice gives the weeping mother a real reason to hope. Running from one local clinic to another with a breathless baby drains a family emotionally. Having a dedicated child heart expert at a specialized institute changes everything. The parents get a clear diagnosis from a master physician right in the capital. The baby receives the exact care needed to survive and grow strong. Watching a once fragile toddler run across a playground proves that tiny miracles happen every single day.
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Hospital Info
Hospital
National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute
Address
Plot-7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
Dhaka
Location
Dhaka
Profile last updated: June 2026
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