Dr. Arijit Datta

Dr Arijit Datta is a senior cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Kolkata with 32 years of experience across adult cardiac surgery, paediatric cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, and vascular surgery.

He holds an FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, a DNB in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, a Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery from Flinders Medical Centre, Australia, and FIACS, with academic distinctions including a Gold Medal in DNB CTVS and Honours in Pharmacology.

Patients seeking a trusted cardiac surgeon in Kolkata, expert bypass surgery in Mukundapur, or advanced vascular surgery in Kolkata will find Dr Datta serving as Senior Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata.

He has played a pivotal role in establishing new cardiac surgery units across eastern India and is a recipient of the West Bengal Best Employer Brand Award.

He consults in English, Bengali, and Hindi, ensuring clear communication for patients across West Bengal and beyond.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Arijit Datta delivers comprehensive surgical care across adult cardiac, paediatric cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical conditions through open, minimally invasive, and emergency approaches.

Adult Cardiac Surgery in Kolkata

Dr Datta independently performs the full range of adult cardiac surgical procedures:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) on-pump and off-pump
• Valve Replacement using mechanical and bioprosthetic options
• Valve Repair for mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves
• Combined CABG and Valve Surgery
• Aortic Surgery for aneurysms and dissections
• Bentall Procedure for aortic root pathology
• Redo Cardiac Surgery for reoperative cases
• Surgical Management of Adult Congenital Heart Defects

Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in Kolkata

Dr Datta performs surgical correction of a full range of congenital heart conditions in children:

• ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Closure
• VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) Closure
• PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) Ligation
• Intracardiac Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot
• Repair of Coarctation of Aorta
• Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt (MBTS) for palliative cyanotic heart disease
• Bidirectional Glenn (BD Glenn) procedure for single ventricle physiology

Thoracic Surgery in Kolkata

Dr Datta performs a comprehensive range of thoracic surgical procedures:

• Lobectomy for lung tumours and localised lung disease
• Pneumonectomy for extensive lung conditions
• Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) minimally invasive thoracic approach
• Decortication for chronic pleural disease and empyema
• Hydatid Cyst Surgery for pulmonary and thoracic hydatid disease
• Thoracic Trauma Surgery

Vascular Surgery in Kolkata

Dr Datta manages both elective and emergency vascular surgical conditions:

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Surgery
• Peripheral Arterial Bypass Grafting for limb artery disease
• Vascular Trauma Surgery for arterial and venous injuries
• Embolectomy for acute arterial occlusion
• Construction of Arteriovenous Fistulas for haemodialysis access
• Vascular Access Procedures

Qualifications

• MBBS from Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, University of Calcutta (1994)
• DMRT (Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology) (1997)
• MS General Surgery from Calcutta University (2000)
• DNB Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2005)
• FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery from Flinders Medical Centre, Australia
• FIACS from Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons

Dr Datta holds active medical council registration with the West Bengal Medical Council (Reg. No. 51632, 1994), supporting his current practice as a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Kolkata.

Awards and Recognitions

• Gold Medal in DNB Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
• Honours in Pharmacology, MBBS
• West Bengal Best Employer Brand Award

Research and Publications

Dr Datta has peer-reviewed publications in indexed national and international journals covering cardiac surgery, forensic radiology, and trauma surgery:

• Cardiac Tamponade due to Massive Haemopericardium Caused by Spontaneous Rupture of a Non-Aneurysmatic Coronary Artery: A Rare Case Report, SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
• A Case Report on Comparison between PMCT and Conventional Autopsy Approach in Traumatic Death, SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
• Enhancing Trauma Evaluation: Comparative Analysis of Post-Mortem Computed Tomography and Autopsy Findings in Abdominal Stab Wounds, Indian Heart Journal
• Abdominal Stab Wound with an Unusual Presentation: A Case Report, SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
• Kangasundaram M, Bennett et al., Heart Lung and Circulation, 2010

Professional Memberships

• Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (FRCS)
• Fellow, Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (FIACS)
• Member, Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)

Hospital Affiliations in Kolkata

Current Practice

Dr Arijit Datta currently serves as Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Manipal Hospital (Formerly AMRI), Mukundapur, Kolkata — Consultation Fee: ₹1500

Past Experience

• Medica Super Speciality Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata as Consultant
• GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore as Consultant

About Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur

Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata (formerly AMRI Hospitals) is a NABH and NABL accredited multispeciality tertiary care hospital offering dedicated Centres of Excellence in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Oncology, Organ Transplant, and Orthopaedics.

It is one of Kolkata's leading hospitals for complex adult and paediatric cardiac surgical care.

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