Dr. Arup Kumar Ghosh

Dr Arup Kumar Ghosh is one of the most experienced cardiac surgeons in Kolkata, with over 34 years dedicated to advanced adult cardiothoracic surgery at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS).

Patients searching for a heart surgeon in Kolkata or a specialist for CABG, heart transplant, or valve surgery consistently rely on Dr. Ghosh for his proven surgical outcomes and extensive international training.

Qualifications and Credentials

• MBBS, Calcutta University, Kolkata (1992)
• MS (General Surgery), Calcutta University (1996)
• FRCS, Edinburgh (2007)
• FRCS CTVS Surgery
• Fellowship in Heart and Lung Transplantation and Ventricular Assist Devices, Royal Brompton Harefield Hospital, United Kingdom
• Fellowship in Advanced Cardiac Surgery, Papworth Hospital, England
• CCST, United Kingdom

Academic Distinctions

• Highest Marks in Internal Medicine, University of Calcutta (1990)
• National Scholar, Government of India (1983)
• 12th Rank, All India Postgraduate Entrance Examination (1993)

Professional Experience

Dr A K Ghosh held senior cardiothoracic surgery positions at leading NHS Foundation Trust hospitals across the United Kingdom before returning to India, accumulating over a decade of international hands-on surgical practice.

• Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK (2008 to 2010)
• Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, UK (2007 to 2008)
• Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK (2006 to 2007)
• Cardiothoracic Surgeon, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, UK (2000 to 2005)

Clinical Expertise and Procedures

As a senior cardiac surgeon in Kolkata, Dr Ghosh independently manages complex adult cardiac cases across the full spectrum of cardiothoracic disease, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic disorders, and advanced heart failure.

Coronary Artery Surgery

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Off-pump CABG
• Total arterial grafting

Valve Surgery

• Mitral Valve Surgery
• Aortic Valve Surgery
• Tricuspid Surgery
• Combined Mitral-Tricuspid Repair

Aortic and Complex Surgery

• Aortic Surgery including aortic aneurysm repair
• Pericardial Procedures

Heart Failure and Transplantation

• Heart Transplant
• Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)
• Advanced heart failure surgery

Additional Areas

• General thoracic surgery
• Paediatric cardiac surgery
• Cardiac implantations

Career Highlights

• 35,000+ satisfied patients
• 6,000+ cardiac surgeries performed
• 2,500+ cardiac implantations completed
• 50+ awards and professional recognitions

Book an Appointment with Dr. Arup Kumar Ghosh

Dr Arup Kumar Ghosh, Senior Consultant in Cardiac Surgery at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata, is available for scheduled consultations. To book a priority appointment, check consultation fees, or compare treatment options, visit HexaHealth. HexaHealth connects patients directly with leading specialists, helps you understand procedure costs, and guides you through the entire treatment journey at no extra charge.