Dr Prakash Kumar Hazra

Director & Head of Cardiology

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FACC

Heart (Cardiology)

January 1, 1990

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Top Areas of Expertise

Proficient in performing timely Primary Angioplasties, Complex Coronary Interventions, and precise closure techniques for Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) to reduce stroke risk.
Skilled in comprehensive stroke care management, including acute interventions and long-term prevention strategies.
Executes precise implantation procedures, such as Micraâ„¢ pacemakers to provide tailored cardiac support.
Proficient in implanting Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Pacemakers (CRTP) and Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillators (CRTD) devices for optimal cardiac rhythm management and effective heart failure management.
Specialised in performing minimally invasive Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures for patients with aortic valve disease.
Skilled in utilising MitraClipâ„¢ clips for Minimally Invasive Treatment of mitral valve regurgitation.
Expertise includes Laser and Radiofrequency Ablation of varicose veins, treatment of aortic aneurysms, and Cerebral Thrombectomy Procedures.

Top Treatments Offered

Coronary angiography & angioplasty (PTCA) â€“ over 2,500 cases
Pacemaker implantation (incl. wireless/Micra, CRT-P/D) â€“ over 2,500 cases
Radial vascular access (>10,000 radial angiographies)
Structural interventions: TAVR, MitraClipÂ®, LAA closure
Stroke interventions: Cerebral thrombectomy
Renal denervation and minimally invasive valve replacements
Use of technology in pediatric device implantation and artificial heart procedures

About Dr Prakash Kumar Hazra

Dr. Hazra is a distinguished interventional cardiologist with over 35â€¯years of experience and leadership at Manipal Dhakuria. Renowned for his pioneering proceduresâ€”including wireless pacemakers, structural heart surgeries, and artificial heart implantationâ€”he also holds a Guinness World Record for most surgeries in a month. His track record reflects surgical sophistication and innovation in cardiovascular medicine.

Educational Qualifications:

MBBS â€“ Calcutta University
MD (Medicine) â€“ PGIMER, Chandigarh
DNB (General Medicine) â€“ National Board of Examinations
DM (Cardiology)
FACC â€“ Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Awards & Achievements:

Recipient of several National Scholarships
Awarded Certificate of Honours in Ophthalmology Gold Medal Examination
First in India to Launch First in India to launch Renal Denervation Wireless Pacemaker, and in eastern India to start Knifeless Valve Replacement, Brain Stroke Intervention, and Prostate Embolisation.
Recognised for installing a Pacemaker in a 7-year-old boy from the state of Manipur
Known for performing the first Artificial Heart Transplantation in a man from the state of Kolkata, and the second in India.

Publications:

National international and newspapers.

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