About Me

Dr. Kunal Sarkar is a highly respected Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with over three decades of surgical excellence. As Director & Senior Consultant in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Kolkata, he has established himself as one of the leading heart surgeons in India.

Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Sarkar has successfully performed more than 40,000 heart surgeries, including over 32,000 coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures. His expertise spans a wide range of advanced cardiac surgeries, including off-pump bypass surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS), valve repair and replacement, aortic aneurysm repair, redo cardiac surgery, and ECMO-supported critical cardiac care.

Known for his precision, innovation, and patient-centric approach, Dr. Sarkar is particularly recognized for performing over 90% of his bypass surgeries without using the heart-lung machine, resulting in faster recovery and improved patient outcomes.

Apart from his clinical expertise, he is actively involved in academic research and has authored numerous scientific publications on advanced cardiac interventions, TAVI, ischemic mitral regurgitation, and multidisciplinary heart care approaches.

With a career spanning over 30 years, Dr. Kunal Sarkar has become one of the most trusted names in cardiac surgery in India. His commitment to excellence, continuous innovation, and compassionate patient care have earned him national and international recognition.