Dr. Tapan Ghose

About
Dr. Tapan Ghose is one of the best cardiologist in India. He has a distinguished career in cardiology with numerous accolades. He was awarded the prestigious Dr. Anjan Chakravorty Memorial Medal for securing the highest marks in Medicine in 1988. In 2014, he was named Cardiologist of the Year by the Indian Healthcare Summit and Awards.

Dr. Ghose is a prolific contributor to medical literature, with over 100 publications in national and international journals, including abstracts, reviews, full papers, and 12 book chapters. He is also the author of the "Handbook of Lipidology."

Dr. Ghose has initiated several key programs, including the Transradial Angioplasty and Primary PCI programs at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital and Paras Hospital.

Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Ghose is an expert in coronary interventions, cardiac electrophysiology, and device implantation. His special interests include transradial coronary intervention, cardiac electrophysiology, and lipidology. He is highly skilled in performing a wide range of cardiac procedures, such as PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty), EPS (Electrophysiological Study), radiofrequency ablation, and various types of pacemaker and defibrillator implantations. His comprehensive expertise ensures exceptional care for patients with diverse cardiac conditions.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Tapan Ghose is currently the Director of Cardiology at Fortis Vasant Kunj, where he also heads clinical research. His extensive career includes roles such as Principal Consultant in Interventional Cardiology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, and Director of Cardiology at Paras Hospital, Gurgaon. He is a leader in medical research and postgraduate teaching, actively participating in national and international trials and registries. Dr. Ghose's dedication to advancing cardiac care is evident in his ongoing commitment to clinical excellence and education.

Education and Training: 

Dr. Tapan Ghose's impressive educational background began with his graduation from Silchar Medical College, where he received honors in biochemistry.

He earned his MD in Medicine from Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, in 1993, followed by a DNB in Medicine from the National Board of Examinations in the same year.

In 2001, he was awarded a DNB in Cardiology after training at Batra Hospital Medical Research Centre, New Delhi.

Furthering his specialization, Dr. Ghose received a Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology from the National Board in 2004.

He holds numerous prestigious fellowships, including those from the Cardiological Society of India, the American College of Cardiology, and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, USA.

Special Interests and Treatments Offered

Cardiology, Transradial Coronary Intervention, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Lipidology

Cardiac OPD Procedures

ECG-Treadmill Test (TMT)

24 Hour Holter Monitoring

Ambulatory BP Monitoring (ABPM)

Echocardiography with Color Doppler

Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Stress Echocardiography

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) Test

Thallium Test (Nuclear Stress Test)

64 Slice CT Angiography

PET Scan

Coronary Angiogram

Renal Angiogram

Cerebral Angiogram

Peripheral Angiogram

PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty)

Peripheral Angioplasty

Aortic Stent Grafting

EPS (Electrophysiological Study)

Radiofrequency Ablation

PPI (Permanent Pacemaker Implant - Single Chamber)

IVC Filter Insertion

Biventricular Pacing

AICD (Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator)

Trigger Point Injection (TPI)

PTMC (Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy)