Dr. Kunal Sarkar

Dr Kunal Sarkar is a Chief Cardiac Surgeon, Director and Senior Consultant in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in Kolkata with 43 years of experience and over 40,000 heart surgeries performed with a 99% satisfaction rate.

He holds an FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, FRCS Glasgow, DNB in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, and MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences. He graduated with a Gold Medal in Surgery from Medical College, Calcutta and received 12 other surgical awards, and trained at the Cardiothoracic Centre Liverpool and St Mary's Hospital, UK.

Patients seeking expert bypass surgery in Kolkata, trusted minimally invasive cardiac surgery in EM Bypass, or advanced heart failure and valve surgery in Kolkata will find Dr Sarkar at Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Kolkata.

He has performed over 32,000 coronary artery bypass grafts and is nationally recognised for performing more than 90% of coronary surgeries off-pump without a heart-lung machine.

He is Past President of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), Past President of the Society of Coronary Surgeons (SCS) India, Faculty at Imperial College London, and has 14 peer-reviewed publications in indexed cardiac surgery journals.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Bengali.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Kunal Sarkar's clinical practice is defined by a passion for coronary surgery without the heart-lung machine, complex redo cardiac procedures, and advancing minimally invasive techniques across the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery.

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Kolkata

Coronary surgery is the defining passion of Dr Sarkar's career. With over 32,000 CABG procedures performed, he is nationally recognised for his expertise in off-pump and total arterial bypass techniques. More than 90% of his coronary operations are performed on a beating heart without a heart-lung machine, reducing complications and improving recovery:

• Off-Pump CABG (Beating Heart Surgery) more than 90% of cases without heart-lung machine
• Total Arterial Bypass Grafting LIMA RIMA Y configuration for maximum long-term graft patency
• Bloodless Heart Surgery for patients who decline blood transfusion
• Complex CABG with Endarterectomy for severely diseased coronary vessels
• Combined CABG and Valve Surgery simultaneous bypass and valve correction
• Redo CABG second and third time coronary bypass for failed prior grafts
• Atrial Graft Surgery advanced coronary revascularisation techniques

Valve Surgery in EM Bypass

Valve surgery is a major area of Dr Sarkar's practice, with particular expertise in minimally invasive approaches and complex redo valve operations. He performs the full range of valve procedures through both open and minimally invasive techniques:

• Aortic Valve Replacement open and minimally invasive approaches
• Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement function-preserving repair preferred over replacement
• Tricuspid Valve Surgery repair for secondary tricuspid regurgitation
• Multi-Valve Surgery simultaneous correction of combined valve lesions
• Redo Valve Replacement Surgery second-time valve operations for failed prior repairs or replacements
• Surgery for Ischaemic Mitral Regurgitation with published research

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery in Kolkata

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery is a signature clinical interest for Dr Sarkar, who is Head of MICS at Manipal Hospital EM Bypass. He performs complex cardiac procedures through small incisions reducing surgical trauma, blood loss, and recovery time:

• Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery through small incisions
• Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery for eligible patients
• Minimally Invasive CABG keyhole coronary bypass in selected cases
• Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery advanced access techniques

Aortic Surgery in Kolkata

Aortic surgery is a focused area of Dr Sarkar's expertise, managing both emergency and elective cases of aortic disease:

• Aortic Aneurysm Repair ascending, arch, and descending aortic aneurysms
• Aortic Dissection Surgery Type A emergency and Type B elective repair
• Aortic Root Replacement Bentall and David procedures
• Aortic Arch Surgery complex reconstruction with cerebral protection

Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support in EM Bypass

Surgery for advanced heart failure is a dedicated area of Dr Sarkar's practice, managing patients who have failed medical therapy and require mechanical or transplant solutions:

• Heart Transplantation for end-stage heart failure
• Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation as bridge to transplant or destination therapy
• Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) short and long-term mechanical circulatory support
• ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) for cardiogenic shock and post-operative support
• Surgical Ventricular Restoration for ischaemic cardiomyopathy
• Surgery for Heart Failure Valves functional valve correction in dilated cardiomyopathy

Adult Congenital Heart Disease in Kolkata

• Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair in adults
• Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Closure
• Complex Adult Congenital Heart Surgery for previously palliated or unrepaired defects
• Ebstein Anomaly Surgery valve repair in adult presentation

Redo and Complex Cardiac Surgery in Kolkata

Redo surgery is one of Dr Sarkar's most technically demanding and recognised areas of expertise. He regularly operates on patients who have had prior cardiac surgery and require repeat intervention:

• Redo CABG second and subsequent coronary revascularisation
• Redo Valve Replacement and Repair after failed prior surgery
• Combined Redo CABG and Valve Surgery
• Complex Reoperations after previous congenital or aortic surgery

Qualifications

• MBBS from Medical College, Calcutta, with Gold Medal in Surgery and 12 other surgical awards (1983)
• FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (1988)
• FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow
• DNB Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• MNAMS, National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Cardiac Surgery Training, Cardiothoracic Centre Liverpool, UK
• Cardiac Surgery Training, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK
• Faculty, Imperial College London

His FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh reflects the highest international standard of surgical certification from one of the world's oldest and most respected surgical examining bodies.

His Gold Medal in Surgery and 12 other awards from Medical College, Calcutta established him as one of the most decorated surgical graduates from one of India's oldest and most prestigious medical colleges.

Awards and Recognitions

• Gold Medal in Surgery, Medical College, Calcutta
• 12 Other Awards in Surgery, Medical College, Calcutta
• National Scholar
• Past President, Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• Past President, Society of Coronary Surgeons (SCS), India
• Faculty, Imperial College London
• Managing Partner, Asklepia Health LLP, Eastern India's fastest-growing digital health platform

Milestones and Clinical Achievements

• Over 40,000 heart surgeries performed with 99% satisfaction rate
• Over 32,000 coronary artery bypass grafts performed
• More than 90% of coronary surgeries performed off-pump without heart-lung machine
• Head of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS), Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
• Chairman, Kolkata Heart Foundation promoting heart health education and access
• President, Kolkata Sukriti Foundation community health and welfare
• Managing Trustee, Calcutta Debating Circle organiser of Calcutta's Festival of the Spoken Word, India's largest live debate event
• 14 peer-reviewed publications in indexed cardiac surgery journals
• Active blogger and public health communicator in Bengali and English

Research and Publications

Dr Sarkar has 14 peer-reviewed publications in indexed national and international cardiac surgery journals covering coronary surgery, valve surgery, TAVI, and multidisciplinary heart team decision-making. Confirmed publication titles from source documents include:

• Heart Team: The Need for a Consensus and a Call to Action, indexed cardiac surgery journal

• TAVI: Thick on the Ground, indexed cardiac surgery journal

• Ischaemic Mitral Regurgitation, indexed cardiac surgery journal with co-author Patra S

• Preoperative Volume Therapy for Diabetics Undergoing CABG, indexed cardiac surgery journal

Professional Memberships

• Past President, Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• Past President, Society of Coronary Surgeons (SCS), India
• European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
• International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS)
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), USA
• National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
• South Asian Forum of Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations in Kolkata

Current Practice

Dr Kunal Sarkar currently serves as Chief Cardiac Surgeon, Director and Senior Consultant, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Kolkata, ₹1500

Past Experience

• Medica Superspeciality Hospital, Kolkata as Senior Vice Chairman
• Narayana Hrudayalaya Group of Hospitals as President
• Peerless Hospital, Kolkata as Consultant

About Manipal Hospitals, EM Bypass, Kolkata

Manipal Hospitals EM Bypass is one of Kolkata's most comprehensive tertiary care hospitals and part of the Manipal Health Enterprises network with NABL accreditation.

The hospital houses dedicated Centres of Excellence in Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Cancer Care, Neurosurgery, Organ Transplant, Orthopaedics, and Critical Care, making it one of eastern India's most advanced multi-specialty hospitals.

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