Dr. Amitabha Chakrabarti

Dr Amitabha Chakrabarti is a senior cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Kolkata with 39 years of experience and a distinguished reputation as a pioneer of VATS and robotic thoracic surgery in Eastern India.

He holds an MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Calcutta University, DNB General Surgery from the National Board of Examinations, and MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences.

Patients seeking expert robotic thoracic surgery in Kolkata, advanced VATS surgery in Kolkata, or trusted lung cancer surgery in Kolkata will find Prof Dr Chakrabarti serving at NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur, and Fortis Hospital, Anandapur.

He is the Professor and Head of the Department of CTVS at KPC Medical College, Kolkata and heads the largest Thoracic Vascular Unit in Eastern India.

He consults in English, Bengali, and Hindi, ensuring clear communication for patients across West Bengal and beyond. He has provided surgical expertise to patients from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Prof Dr Amitabha Chakrabarti delivers highly specialised surgical care across robotic thoracic surgery, VATS, thoracic oncology, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and benign thoracic conditions through minimally invasive, robotic, and open approaches.

Robotic Thoracic Surgery in Kolkata

Prof Dr Chakrabarti is among a select group of thoracic surgeons in India developing and promoting robotic thoracic surgery. He is a recognised national and international faculty in this domain:

• Robotic Lung Resection including lobectomy and segmentectomy
• Robotic Chest Tumour Resection
• Robotic Thymectomy for myasthenia gravis and thymic tumours
• Robotic Mediastinal Tumour Excision
• Robotic Oesophageal Surgery

Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) in Kolkata

Prof Dr Chakrabarti pioneered VATS in Eastern India and leads a high-volume VATS programme with published research on its outcomes in empyema thoracis:

• VATS Lobectomy for lung cancer
• VATS Wedge Resection for lung nodules
• VATS Decortication for empyema thoracis including Stage III cases
• VATS Pleurodesis for recurrent pleural effusion
• VATS Sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis
• VATS Lung Biopsy for diagnostic workup
• VATS Mediastinal Mass Excision

Thoracic Oncology Surgery in Kolkata

Prof Dr Chakrabarti provides expert surgical oncology care for thoracic malignancies with published research including rare tumour types:

• Lung Cancer Surgery including pneumonectomy, lobectomy, and segmentectomy
• Oesophageal Cancer Surgery
• Mediastinal Tumour Surgery
• Chest Wall Tumour Resection
• Tracheal Tumour Surgery
• Pleural Tumour Management
• Cardiac Tumour Surgery including pericardial angiosarcoma and PEComa resection
• Ganglioneuroma Excision via VATS approach

Cardiac Surgery in Kolkata

Prof Dr Chakrabarti performs a comprehensive range of adult cardiac surgical procedures:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) on-pump and off-pump
• Valve Repair and Replacement for mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves
• Aortic Surgery including aneurysm repair and aortic dissection
• Redo Cardiac Surgery for complex revision cases
• Combined CABG and Valve Surgery

Vascular Surgery in Kolkata

Prof Dr Chakrabarti manages both elective and emergency vascular conditions with published research on novel AVF and central venous occlusion techniques:

• Aortic and Carotid Arterial Disease Surgery
• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Surgery and bypass grafting
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair open and endovascular
• Carotid Endarterectomy for stroke prevention
• Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) Creation for haemodialysis access
• Central Venous Occlusion Management using novel extra-anatomic bypass to right atrial appendage
• Embolectomy for acute arterial occlusion
• Varicose Vein Surgery

Benign Oesophageal and Thoracic Surgery

Prof Dr Chakrabarti has published a novel surgical technique for benign coloesophageal stricture management using buccal mucosal graft:

• Benign Oesophageal Stricture Surgery using novel Buccal Mucosal Graft (BMG) technique
• Achalasia Cardia Surgery
• Hiatal Hernia Repair
• Diaphragmatic Hernia Surgery
• Bronchiectasis Surgery
• Pulmonary Sequestration Excision

Tracheal and Airway Surgery

Prof Dr Chakrabarti manages complex tracheal and airway surgical conditions with documented patient outcomes including tracheal stenosis repair:

• Tracheal Resection and Reconstruction
• Tracheal Stenosis Surgery
• Bronchoplasty
• Endobronchial Interventions

Chest Wall and Pleural Surgery

Prof Dr Chakrabarti performs chest wall and pleural procedures through open and minimally invasive approaches:

• Chest Wall Reconstruction
• Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum Repair
• Empyema Thoracis Management including decortication
• Pleural Effusion Drainage and Management
• Massive Haemoptysis Surgery

Qualifications

• MBBS from Medical College, Kolkata, Calcutta University (1987)
• DNB General Surgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2000)
• MCh Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Calcutta University, Kolkata (2004)
• MNAMS from National Academy of Medical Sciences

Dr Chakrabarti holds active medical council registration with the West Bengal Medical Council (Reg. No. 46286, 1988), supporting his current practice as a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Kolkata.

As Professor and Head of the Department of CTVS at KPC Medical College, Kolkata, he contributes to postgraduate and post-doctoral surgical education, training the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons in eastern India.

Awards and Recognitions

• PK Sarkar Memorial Oration, Association of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons of West Bengal (ATCVSWB), 2022
• National and International Faculty, Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• National Faculty, NAPCON (Asia Pacific Conference on Respiratory Medicine)

Research and Publications

Prof Dr Chakrabarti has 9 peer-reviewed publications with 17 citations in indexed national and international journals. His work covers minimally invasive thoracic surgery, vascular access procedures, rare thoracic tumours, and novel surgical techniques:

• Multiport Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in Stage III Empyema Thoracis: A Case Series Analysis of a Cohort of 128 Patients from a Tertiary Care Centre in Eastern India, Indian Journal of Surgery, April 2023
• Is Systemic Heparinization Beneficial in Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery: Our Experience, Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, April 2023
• Ganglioneuroma Presenting as Subpulmonic Effusion: A Differential to Consider, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, June 2023
• Understanding the Practice of Thoracic Surgery during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, August 2020
• Our Experience of Thoracic Surgery during COVID-19 Pandemic, The Journal of Association of Chest Physicians, January 2020
• Central Venous Occlusion in Dialysis Patients: Novel Surgical Management, Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, January 2020
• Malignant Perivascular Epitheloid Cell Tumour (PEComa) of the Lung: A Rare Entity, Innovative Surgical Sciences, February 2017
• Pericardial Angiosarcoma: An Interesting Case Report, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, November 2015
• Surgical Management of Benign Coloesophageal Stricture: A Novel Technique, Indian Journal of Surgery, October 2014

He has also contributed to health education through Narayana Health blogs:

• Lung Cancer: Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions, Narayana Health Blog, November 2024
• Ethical Implications of Robotic Surgery, Narayana Health Blog, April 2023

Professional Memberships

• National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
• European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
• Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• European Respiratory Society (ERS)

Hospital Affiliations in Kolkata

Current Practice

• NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur, Kolkata as Senior Consultant. Consultation Fee: ₹1350
• Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur, Kolkata as Senior Consultant. Consultation Fee: ₹1350
• Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata as Senior Consultant. Consultation Fee: ₹1200

Past Experience

• KPC Medical College, Kolkata as Professor and Head, Department of CTVS
• Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Jessore Road, Kolkata as Consultant

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