Dr. Ayan Kar

Dr Ayan Kar is a consultant interventional cardiologist in Kolkata with over 16 years of medical experience, currently practising at Narayana Health's Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences.

Patients looking for a heart failure specialist in Kolkata or an expert in complex coronary intervention will find that Dr Kar combines advanced procedural skills with a focused interest in cardiac imaging and cardiomyopathies.

He currently leads the Institute's Heart Failure Programme, making him one of the few interventional cardiologists in the city with dedicated expertise in both acute and advanced heart failure care.

Qualifications and Credentials

• MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka in 2010
• DNB, General Medicine from Apollo Hospitals, Chennai in 2014
• DNB, Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology from Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata in 2017

Awards and Recognition

• Haranath Memorial Award for Best Outgoing Student in General Medicine (2017)
• Represented India at the Asian Heart Congress, Seoul, South Korea

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, West Bengal Academy of Echocardiography
• Life Member, Cardiological Society of India
• Member, Indian Society of Cardiac Imaging

About Dr. Ayan Kar

Dr Kar trained and worked at two of India's leading cardiac institutions: Apollo Hospitals, Chennai and Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata. This dual training background across tertiary-level hospitals has shaped his clinical approach to both routine and high-complexity cardiac cases.

Since December 2017, Dr Ayan Kar has been practising as a Consultant Cardiologist at Narayana Health, Kolkata, independently managing outpatient and inpatient cardiology services.

In January 2022, he additionally took on the role of Lead in Heart Failure Services, bringing structured, protocol-driven care to patients with advanced and refractory heart failure. His clinical interests include structural heart disease, cardiac intravascular imaging, and cardiomyopathies.

Clinical Expertise and Procedures

Interventional Cardiology

Dr S K Kar specialises in catheter-based procedures with particular proficiency in:

• Radial Angioplasty (transradial access PCI)
• Low Contrast PCI (for patients with chronic kidney disease or contrast sensitivity)
• Complex Coronary Intervention
• Cardiac Intravascular Imaging (IVUS and OCT-guided procedures)
• Pacemaker Implantation
• CRT-D (Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy with Defibrillator)
• CRT-P (Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy with Pacemaker)

Heart Failure and Advanced Cardiac Care

• Advanced Heart Failure Treatment
• Heart Transplant programme support and evaluation
• Cardiomyopathy assessment and management

General Cardiology

• Adult cardiology consultations
• Echocardiography and cardiac imaging
• Acute cardiac care and intensive management

Training and Clinical Background

During his DNB residency in General Medicine at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Dr Kar worked up to 80 hours per week across general medical floors and Intensive Care Units, managing all categories of medical emergencies.

He independently performed invasive procedures including central line insertions, arterial monitoring lines, intubation, lumbar punctures, pleural fluid aspiration, abdominal paracentesis, and bone marrow aspirations and biopsies. This foundation in acute internal medicine informs his comprehensive approach to complex cardiac patients.

His subsequent DNB fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at RN Tagore Hospital, Kolkata deepened his skills in coronary intervention and advanced echocardiographic imaging, establishing the dual focus that defines his practice today.

Book a Consultation with Dr. Ayan Kar

Dr Ayan Kar sees patients at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata. To book a confirmed appointment with this interventional cardiologist in Kolkata, visit Hexa Health, where you can check his availability, consultation fees, and book a priority slot online without any hassle.

Early consultation is recommended for patients with complex coronary disease, heart failure, or advanced device requirements.