Dr. Amitabha Chattopadhyay

Dr Amitabha Chattopadhyay is an exceptionally distinguished and internationally recognized senior interventional paediatric cardiologist in Howrah and Kolkata, West Bengal, with an impressive 41 years of extensive medical experience.

Holding prestigious qualifications including a DCH, DNB in Paediatrics, he serves as the Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead for Interventional Paediatric Cardiology at Narayana Superspeciality Hospital and Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostic.

Patients seeking the best child heart doctor in Howrah or the most experienced paediatric cardiologist in Kolkata can consult Dr Amitabha in English, Bengal and Hindi.

His vast clinical proficiency encompasses Interventional Paediatric Cardiology, Foetal Cardiology and Echocardiography, and Congenital Heart Defect Management.

Specialisation and Area of Expertise

Dr Amitabha Chattopadhyay expertly integrates advanced catheter-based technologies and precision paediatric cardiology protocols.

He delivers evidence-based treatments to effectively manage severe congenital heart defects in infants and adolescents, ensuring exceptional cardiovascular recovery without the need for open-heart surgery.

Interventional Paediatric Cardiology

For children and adolescents in Kolkata requiring advanced interventions for complex congenital heart defects, Dr Amitabha Chattopadhyay provides expert clinical evaluation and highly specialized catheter-based care.

• Septal Defect and PDA Closures: Implementing modern therapeutic planning for minimally invasive, catheter-based device closures of ASD, VSD, and PDA
• Paediatric Valvuloplasties: Ensuring seamless surgical integration and specialized care for precise balloon valvuloplasty to widen stiff heart valves
• Paediatric Stenting Procedures: Providing advanced clinical solutions through exact stent placements to resolve constricted blood vessels including CoA, RVOT, and PA
• Coronary Cameral Fistula Devices: Utilizing accurate diagnostic execution tailored specifically for complex congenital paediatric interventions and outlet VSD closures

Foetal Cardiology and Echocardiography

For expecting mothers in West Bengal experiencing acute concerns such as foetal cardiac anomalies, Dr Amitabha delivers focused expertise and modern non-invasive diagnostic interventions.

• Foetal Echocardiography: Executing expert clinical management using specialized advanced diagnostic imaging to successfully identify cardiac issues before birth
• Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TTE/TEE): Delivering holistic medical solutions to target and diagnose critical structural heart problems
• Cardiac Imaging Services: Utilizing precise systemic diagnostics to flawlessly resolve intricate cardiac assessments in infants and newborns
• Diagnostic Catheterization: Advancing internal wellness through innovative medical protocols for complex congenital heart disease evaluations

Congenital Heart Defect Management

For patients in Howrah needing thorough diagnosis for congenital muscular dystrophy and paediatric heart failure, Dr A Chattopadhyay performs meticulous clinical assessments and complete operative oversight.

• Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Follow-ups: Employing meticulous physical examinations and targeted diagnostics for long-term patient care
• Paediatric Arrhythmia Management: Executing highly focused therapeutic administration tailored for customized rhythm stabilization in children
• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH): Incorporating targeted interventions to expertly manage severe systemic pulmonary circulatory conditions
• Acquired Heart Conditions: Seamlessly executing specialized evaluations to determine in-depth introspection into the precise cause and management of child heart diseases

Education and Credentials

Dr Amitabha Chattopadhyay holds progressive medical qualifications and prestigious super-speciality training from premier national medical institutes:

• MBBS from Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata (1985)
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata
• Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Paediatrics from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology

Registration: Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Registration No. 42561 (1987)

Professional Experience

Dr Amitabha Chattopadhyay currently brings his extraordinary paediatric cardiology expertise to the following institutions, serving in key clinical and leadership roles at:

• Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur (Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead in Paediatric Cardiology, Eastern India)
• Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostic, Behala, Kolkata (Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist)

Previously, he gained foundational academic and operative exposure serving in specialised clinical roles at:

• Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS), Kolkata (Senior Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist)
• Brahmananda Narayana Multispeciality Dialysis Centre, Jamshedpur (Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist)

Clinical Distinctions and Academic Contributions

• Widely recognized as an outstanding senior consultant and great team leader who has fundamentally transformed regional paediatric cardiac care across West Bengal
• Successfully played a pivotal, instrumental role in helping Narayana Health set up dedicated paediatric cardiology departments across 9 different hospitals
• Highly experienced in performing intricate interventional procedures designed to successfully repair congenital heart defects from birth using advanced, minimally invasive catheter-based methods

Professional Memberships

Dr Amitabha Chattopadhyay is a highly respected active member and leader within the following elite medical organisations:

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Life Member (L / 2003 / C- 443)
• Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Life Member (L 3072)
• The Paediatric Cardiac Society of India, Life Member (L 421)

Publications

Dr Amitabha Chattopadhyay has actively contributed to the scientific community through rigorous research, publishing in highly reputed medical journals. His prominent published research includes:

• Eptifibatide bolus dose postductal stenting intervention: A single-center experience
• Double left atrial appendage: A diagnostic dilemma
• Public-Private Partnership for Treatment of Congenital Heart Diseases: Experiences From an Indian State
• Atypical presentation of complete heart block in children with pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome: A case series of two patients
• A case of partial anomalous systemic venous drainage and perioperative detection of cerebral arteriovenous malformations

Book an Appointment with Dr Amitabha Chattopadhyay, Paediatric Cardiologist in Howrah

Ensure optimal cardiovascular health for your child by booking an appointment with Dr Amitabha Chattopadhyay at Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah, for advanced foetal echocardiography and complex congenital cardiac defect closures. Check his contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.