Dr. Rakesh Sarkar

Dr Rakesh Sarkar is a highly skilled Consultant Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist with 18 years of clinical experience in advanced cardiac care, complex arrhythmia management and novel pacing techniques.

He completed his Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology from CARE Hospital, Hyderabad, under the guidance of renowned electrophysiologist Dr C Narasimhan, gaining advanced expertise in complex arrhythmia procedures, conduction system pacing and cardiac device therapy.

He currently serves as Consultant at CMRI CK Birla Hospital, New Alipore, Kolkata, providing comprehensive, patient-centred cardiac and electrophysiology care.

If you are searching for the best cardiac electrophysiologist in Kolkata or a trusted specialist for atrial fibrillation, heart rhythm disorders, pacemaker implantation, CRT-D or complex arrhythmia care, Dr Rakesh Sarkar offers expert, evidence-based and compassionate cardiac treatment.

He consults in English, Hindi and Bengali.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Rakesh Sarkar specialises in comprehensive cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology care, offering expert evaluation and treatment for a wide range of cardiac and rhythm conditions.

Cardiac Electrophysiology

• EP Study (Electrophysiology Study)
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
• Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter management
• Ventricular tachycardia management
• Conduction system pacing

Cardiac Device Therapy (CIEDs)

• Permanent pacemaker implantation
• CRT-D (Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy with Defibrillator)
• Novel pacing techniques for heart failure and arrhythmia

Interventional Cardiology

• Coronary angiography and angioplasty
• Complex coronary interventions

Clinical and Preventive Cardiology

• Coronary artery disease management
• Heart failure care
• Cardiac risk assessment and preventive care

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation:

• Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, CMRI CK Birla Hospital, New Alipore, Kolkata

Previous Key Affiliations:

• Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, BM Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata
• Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah
• Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, Medanta the Medicity, Gurugram
• Post-Doctoral Fellow in Cardiac Electrophysiology, CARE Hospital, Hyderabad

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from West Bengal University of Health Sciences (2008)
• MD in Internal Medicine from Bankura Sammilani Medical College (2013)
• DM in Cardiology from R G Kar Medical College, Kolkata (2017)
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology from CARE Hospital, Hyderabad (2018–2019)

Academic Contributions and Achievements

• Trained under renowned electrophysiologist Dr C Narasimhan at CARE Hospital, Hyderabad
• Investigator in multicentric clinical trials in cardiac pacing and electrophysiology

He has authored multiple international publications on pacing and cardiac electrophysiology.

Medical Registration

• West Bengal Medical Council (Registration No. 64837, 2009)

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