Dr. Amitabha Chakrabarti

Dr Amitabha Chakrabarti is a highly respected CTVS surgeon in Kolkata with 39 years of surgical expertise in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. He is widely recognised for pioneering Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and robotic thoracic procedures, revolutionising minimally invasive thoracic interventions in Eastern India.

Patients searching for a heart surgery specialist in Kolkata, reliable robotic thoracic surgeon in Kolkata, or expert lung cancer surgery will find comprehensive, evidence-based treatment from one of the region's most experienced cardiac surgeons. Dr Chakrabarti is fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, creating a comfortable atmosphere for patients to share their concerns.

Professional Experience

Dr Amitabha Chakrabarti is currently associated with:

• Senior Consultant, NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata
• Consultant, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur, Kolkata

He has previously served at:

• Consultant, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Jessore Road, Kolkata

With nearly four decades of surgical practice, Dr Chakrabarti has performed thousands of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures. He has actively contributed to medical research, participated in numerous CTVS workshops, and published groundbreaking papers including "Surgical Management of Benign Coloesophageal Stricture: A Novel Technique", highlighting his innovative approach to thoracic surgery.

Areas of Expertise

Robotic Thoracic Surgery in Kolkata

Dr Chakrabarti CTVS is a pioneer in robotic thoracic procedures:

• 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

Minimally invasive thoracic procedures:

• VATS Lobectomy for lung cancer
• VATS Wedge Resection for lung nodules
• VATS Decortication for empyema
• VATS Pleurodesis for recurrent pleural effusion
• VATS Sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis
• VATS Lung Biopsy
• VATS Mediastinal Mass Excision

Thoracic Onco Surgery in Kolkata

Dr Amitabha Chakrabarti provides expert surgical oncology care:

• 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 Surgery

Comprehensive open heart surgical care:

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

Vascular Surgery in Kolkata

Dr Chakrabarti offers advanced vascular surgical care:

• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Surgery
• Aortic Aneurysm Repair including open and endovascular approaches
• Carotid Endarterectomy for stroke prevention
• Arteriovenous Fistula (AV Fistula) Creation for dialysis access
• Varicose Vein Surgery
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Management
• Limb Salvage Surgery for critical limb ischemia

Thoracic Surgery for Benign Conditions

Management of non-cancerous thoracic diseases:

• Benign Oesophageal Stricture Surgery including his novel surgical technique
• Achalasia Cardia Surgery
• Hiatal Hernia Repair
• Diaphragmatic Hernia Surgery
• Bronchiectasis Surgery
• Pulmonary Sequestration Excision

Chest Wall and Pleural Surgery

Dr Amitabha Chakrabarti performs chest wall procedures:

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

Tracheal and Airway Surgery

Expert airway surgical management:

• Tracheal Resection and Reconstruction
• Tracheal Stenosis Surgery
• Bronchoplasty
• Foreign Body Removal from airway

Emergency Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr Chakrabarti manages cardiothoracic emergencies:

• Acute Aortic Dissection Repair
• Emergency CABG for acute coronary syndromes
• Cardiac Trauma Surgery
• Thoracic Trauma Management
• Massive Haemoptysis Surgery
• Oesophageal Perforation Repair

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Calcutta University (1987)
• DNB General Surgery from National Board of Examinations (2000)
• MCh Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Calcutta University (2004)

Registration

• West Bengal Medical Council (Registration No: 46286, since 1988)

Professional Memberships

• National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)

Research and Publications

• Published "Surgical Management of Benign Coloesophageal Stricture: A Novel Technique"
• Actively participated in numerous CTVS workshops
• Contributed groundbreaking papers in cardiothoracic surgery

Why Consult Dr Amitabha Chakrabarti

Dr Amitabha Chakrabarti is among the most experienced CTVS surgeons in Kolkata with extensive expertise and recognition as a pioneer in robotic thoracic surgery and VATS procedures. Patients benefit from his innovative surgical techniques at NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences and Narayana Superspeciality Hospital Shibpur.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Amitabha Chakrabarti, CTVS surgeon in Kolkata, visit HexaHealth for seamless online booking at NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences or Narayana Superspeciality Hospital Shibpur.