New specialised department poised to augment access to sophisticated cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgical interventions in Kolkata and beyond
KOLKATA, 12 NOVEMBER 2026: In a consequential stride towards the augmentation of specialised tertiary healthcare infrastructure in Eastern India, Charnock Lohia Hospital (CLH) has inaugurated its Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS), heralding a significant expansion of its advanced clinical capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to delivering sophisticated, multidisciplinary medical interventions.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by an eminent gathering of distinguished dignitaries, including Dr. (Prof.) Bhabatosh Biswas, a renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon; Shri Shamik Bhattacharya, State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, West Bengal; and Shri Bijoy Ojha, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Jorasanko. Their esteemed presence lent considerable distinction to the occasion while underscoring the growing significance of strengthening specialised medical infrastructure across the region.
Shri Prashant Sharma, Managing Director of Charnock Lohia Hospital, extended a cordial welcome to the distinguished invitees and reaffirmed the institution’s unwavering resolve to broaden its clinical competencies, consolidate its specialised healthcare services and ensure the delivery of accessible, dependable and high-quality medical care to the community.
The newly inaugurated CTVS Department constitutes a strategic enhancement of the hospital’s specialised clinical portfolio, with particular emphasis on advanced cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgical care. Anchored in clinical proficiency, contemporary medical methodologies and a comprehensive patient-centric approach, the department seeks to augment the availability of integrated cardiothoracic and vascular surgical interventions for patients across Kolkata and its adjoining regions, as well as those seeking specialised treatment from beyond the city.
The inauguration also provided an occasion to acknowledge and celebrate the indispensable contributions of the hospital’s medical practitioners, nursing professionals and ancillary healthcare personnel. Their collective dedication, professional diligence and coordinated efforts constitute the cornerstone of the institution’s pursuit of clinical excellence and uncompromising healthcare standards.
Articulating the hospital’s overarching vision, its leadership emphasised that medical excellence cannot be regarded as an isolated accomplishment; rather, it must remain intrinsically intertwined with compassion, ethical medical practices, professional integrity and an unwavering commitment to patient welfare. The institution reiterated that technological advancement and specialised clinical proficiency must invariably be complemented by empathy, accountability and humane healthcare delivery.
With the establishment of its Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Charnock Lohia Hospital has taken another consequential step towards realising its broader aspiration of emerging as a comprehensive healthcare destination. The initiative is intended to bring advanced medical expertise and specialised surgical capabilities closer to the community while strengthening the institution’s commitment to comprehensive, accessible and patient-oriented healthcare.
Through continued investment in specialised medical services, clinical excellence, professional expertise and compassionate treatment, Charnock Lohia Hospital seeks to consolidate its position as an institution dedicated to advancing healthcare standards and addressing the evolving medical requirements of the population.
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296/B, Rabindra Sarani,
Bara Bazar, Ram Bagan,
Kolkata – 700006.
