About Dr. (Prof.) Bhabatosh Biswas
Dr. (Prof.) Bhabatosh Biswas is Director CTVS at Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata (also at Woodlands Hospital, Kothari Medical Centre, and Fortis Hospital Kolkata), with 44+ years of experience, MCh (CTVS) from Calcutta University (1988), FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (2017), trained in cardiac surgeries and transplantations at Cleveland Clinic USA, former Vice Chancellor WBUHS, Vice President National Board of Examinations (NBE), President Indian Association of Cardio Thoracic Surgeons, 200+ scientific publications, Sir Nil Ratan Sircar Gold Medal, and 30+ years of teaching experience.
- 44+ years of specialised experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, and VATS
- MBBS — Calcutta University (1979); MS (General Surgery) — Calcutta University (1983); DNB — NBE (1984); MCh (CTVS) — Calcutta University (1988); FRCS — Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (2017)
- Trained in adult cardiac surgeries and cardiac transplantations — Cleveland Clinic, USA; former Vice Chancellor — WBUHS; Vice President — National Board of Examinations (NBE); President — Indian Association of Cardio Thoracic Surgeons; HOD CTVS — RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata
- 200+ scientific papers in national & international journals; 200+ presentations at state, national & international conferences; Sir Nil Ratan Sircar Gold Medal; Editor — Asian Annals of Cardio Thoracic Surgery; Founder Member & Chairman — Global Foundation of Health Care Education
- 30+ years teaching experience; examiner — MCh, DNB, PhD; 95% patient recommendation rate
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Calcutta University, 1979
- Diploma B.M.Sc. (Anatomy) — Calcutta University, 1980
- MS (General Surgery) — Calcutta University, 1983
- DNB (General Surgery) — National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi, 1984
- MCh (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery) — Calcutta University, 1988
- FRCS — Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK, 2017
Fellowships & Special Training
- Training in Adult Cardiac Surgeries & Cardiac Transplantations — Cleveland Clinic, USA
Academic & Institutional Positions
- Vice Chancellor — West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS)
- Vice President — National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi
- President — Indian Association of Cardio Thoracic Surgeons
- HOD CTVS — RG Kar Medical College & Institute of Cardio Vascular Sciences, Kolkata (Founder)
- Editor — Asian Annals of Cardio Thoracic Surgery
- Founder Member & Chairman — Global Foundation of Health Care Education
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Coronary Artery Disease (CABG)
- Heart Valve Disease (Replacement & Repair)
- Congenital Heart Defects (Paediatric)
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Tracheo-Bronchial Conditions
- Thoracic Infections (TB, Hydatid)
- Aortic Disease (Dissection, Aneurysm)
- Vascular Disease
- Cardio-Thoracic Trauma
Sub-specialties
- Adult Cardiac Surgery (CABG & Valve): Cleveland Clinic-trained in cardiac surgery and transplantation; FRCS Edinburgh; MCh CTVS — a leading Cardiac Surgeon in Kolkata for best open heart surgery in Eastern India.
- Paediatric Cardiac Surgery: Expert in repair of congenital cardiac defects — paediatric cardiac surgery spanning 44+ years.
- General Thoracic Surgery & VATS: Expert in Lung Cancer Surgery, Tracheo-Bronchial Reconstructive Surgery, VATS, and Tropical Thoracic Surgery (TB, Hydatid).
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
- Heart Valve Replacement & Repair
- Congenital Heart Defect Repair (Paediatric)
- VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Tracheo-Bronchial Reconstructive Surgery
- Thoracic Endoscopies (Bronchoscopy, Esophagoscopy, Mediastinoscopy)
- Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation
- Vascular Surgery
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata — Director CTVS (Present)
- Woodlands Hospital, Kolkata — Consultant CTVS (Present)
- Kothari Medical Centre, Kolkata — Consultant CTVS (Present)
- Fortis Hospital, Kolkata — Consultant CTVS (Present)
Past Affiliations & Positions
- RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata — Professor & Head, Institute of Cardio Vascular Sciences, CTVS Department (Founder)
- West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) — Vice Chancellor
- National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi — Vice President
- Cleveland Clinic, USA — Cardiac Surgery Training
Key Achievements
- 44+ years of clinical experience in CTVS
- MCh (CTVS) — Calcutta University (1988); FRCS — Edinburgh (2017)
- Cleveland Clinic-trained in cardiac surgery and transplantation
- 200+ scientific papers; 200+ presentations at national and international conferences
- Sir Nil Ratan Sircar Gold Medal
- Former Vice Chancellor WBUHS; President Indian Association of Cardio Thoracic Surgeons
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Sir Nil Ratan Sircar Gold Medal
- FRCS — Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK (2017)
Professional Memberships
- Indian Association of Cardio Thoracic Surgeons — Former President
- National Board of Examinations (NBE) — Former Vice President
- Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh — FRCS
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- 200+ scientific papers published in national and international journals including Indian Journal of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Indian Heart Journal, Journal of Indian Medical Association, Calcutta Medical Journal.
- 200+ presentations at state, national, and international conferences in CTVS, Cardiology, and related specialties.
- Editor — Asian Annals of Cardio Thoracic Surgery.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Adult cardiac surgery outcomes
- Paediatric cardiac surgery
- Thoracic malignancy surgery
