Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha
With 13+ years in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha offers advanced heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, complex aortic surgery, and valve repair and replacement, delivered with precision, international training, and an unwavering focus on quality of life.
Numbers That Reflect Experience
Over a decade of excellence in cardiac, transplant & vascular surgery
A Career Built on Precision and Patient-Centred Care
Over a decade of excellence in cardiac, transplant & vascular surgery.
Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha is a renowned Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon with 13+ years of experience treating a wide range of complex heart, lung, and vascular conditions through advanced, internationally trained surgical care. Currently serving as Consultant – Heart & Lung Transplant and Vascular Surgery, at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, he is recognised for performing complex cardiac and transplant surgeries with precision while focusing on faster recovery, functional preservation, and improved quality of life.
He specialises in heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (ECMO and VAD implantation), coronary artery bypass grafting including total arterial and off-pump techniques, complex aortic surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, and vascular surgery. Alongside advanced surgical treatment, Dr. Purkayastha actively focuses on early diagnosis, patient education, and personalised treatment planning, helping patients navigate some of the most complex cardiovascular conditions with confidence and care.
Focus specialties, treatments and procedures
Dr. Purkayastha offers surgical treatment across the full spectrum of heart, lung, and vascular disease, combining advanced open, minimally invasive, and endovascular techniques.
Coronary Artery Surgery
CABG including total arterial revascularization and LIMA-RIMA grafting, off-pump beating heart bypass, and redo bypass surgery.
Heart Valve Surgery
Aortic valve replacement including Mini AVR and sutureless valves, mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement, multiple valve surgery.
Aortic Surgery
Aortic aneurysm and dissection repair, root replacement (Bentall procedure), ascending aortic replacement, and endovascular aortic repair (EVAR).
Heart & Lung Transplant
Heart transplant, lung transplant, and combined heart-lung transplant for end-stage cardiac and pulmonary disease.
Mechanical Circulatory Support
ECMO and VAD implantation, including bridge-to-transplant and destination therapy for advanced heart failure, with Delhi-NCR's only proctor-led LVAD programme.
Thoracic Surgery
VATS, thoracoscopy, lung resection, and pleural and mediastinal surgery.
Minimally Invasive & Redo Cardiac Surgery
Minimally invasive valve surgery and CABG, and redo cardiac surgery for complex or previously operated cases.
Vascular Surgery
Carotid endarterectomy, peripheral arterial bypass and aneurysm repair, and endovascular procedures including stenting.
Varicose Vein & Limb Salvage Treatment
Radiofrequency ablation and VenaSeal for varicose veins, limb salvage for critical limb ischaemia, and venous stenting.
Education
Qualifications
MBBS (2012)
DNB/DrNB Cardiothoracic Surgery (2018)
Greenlane Fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery & Heart-Lung Transplantation (Auckland DHB) (2023)
Toronto-Vienna Lung Transplant Academy Training, Vienna General Hospital - (2023)
Professional Journey
Past affiliations
Professional Memberships
Member of recognised medical societies
ISHLT
International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation
EACTS
European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery
ESC-HFA
European Society of Cardiology- Heart Failure Association
NAMS
National Academy of Medical Sciences
IACTS
Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
Awards & Recognitions
Internationally recognised certifications and memberships reflecting a career built on rigorous training and clinical excellence.