Dr. Suvro Banerjee

Dr. Suvro Banerjee is a distinguished Cardiologist based in Kolkata, West Bengal, with an impressive experience of 26 years in the field of Cardiology. Holding multiple prestigious qualifications including MBBS, MD, MRCP, FRCP, FICC, FCSI, FESC, FACC, and FSCAI, he is committed to delivering high-quality medical care to his patients. Dr. Banerjee is fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, which allows him to communicate effectively with a diverse range of patients. As a testament to his leadership and dedication to the field, he has held several notable positions, including Secretary of the Cardiological Society of India, West Bengal Branch, from 2017 to 2019, and has actively participated in multiple organizations such as the West Bengal Academy of Echocardiography and the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh.

Dr. Banerjee has contributed significantly to the academic environment as an Academic Counselor and Teacher for the Post-graduate Diploma in Community Cardiology at Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU). Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his editorial contributions, winning the Readers Choice Award for the best editorial in the Indian Heart Journal in 2016, and serving on various editorial boards. He has also played a vital role in organizing major cardiology conferences and symposiums, further highlighting his commitment to advancing the field of cardiology. Dr. Suvro Banerjee is not just a physician but a prominent figure in the Indian cardiology community, dedicated to the betterment of heart health and patient care.

• MBBS
• MD
• MRCP
• FRCP
• FICC
• FCSI
• FESC
• FACC
• FSCAI

1. Banerjee S, Straffen A, Rhoden W E. Value of qualitative troponin T estimation in decision making in patients with chest pain. The British Journal of Cardiology, 1997; 4: 414–418.
2. Banerjee S, Rhoden W E. Fast tracking of myocardial infarction by paramedics. Journal of Royal College of Physicians of London, 1998; 32: 36–38.
3. Banerjee S, Francis CM. Making the most of echocardiography: A district hospital perspective. British Society of Echocardiography Newsletter, July 1999. Also published in Journal of the Indian Academy of Echocardiography, 2000.
4. Banerjee S. Cardiac Troponin: A new biochemical marker (Letter). Trends in Cardiology & Vascular Disease, 1999; 2: 45.
5. Banerjee S, Hargreaves MR. Transient pathological Q waves in suspected acute myocardial infarction: ‘electrical stunning’. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 2000; 54: 263–264.
6. Acharya S, Banerjee S. Future of trainee overseas doctors in the United Kingdom. (Letter; rapid response) bmj.com, 15 Aug 2000.
7. Banerjee S, Banerjee SS, Chakraborty S, Mukherjee P. Short term effect of diltiazem on portal hypertension in patients with non-cirrhotic portal fibrosis. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1991; 19: 7–9.
8. De KC, Das A, Banerjee S. Heart disease in pregnancy (Case Report). Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India, 1989; 10: 78.
9. Banerjee S, Francis CM. A survey of practice of echocardiography in Scottish District Hospitals. Scottish Medical Journal, 2001.
10. Bandyopadhaya S, Banerjee S. Severe hyperkalaemia with normal ECG (Case Report). International Journal of Clinical Practice, 2001.
11. S Roy, A Sarkar, S Banerjee, et al. Chronic total occlusion: Femoropopliteal arteries (Abstract). Indian Heart Journal, 2002; 54: 526.
12. S Roy, A Sarkar, S Banerjee, et al. Radial approach for coronary angiography: Single catheter experience (Abstract). Indian Heart Journal, 2002; 54: 561.
13. R Chakraborty, Y Singh, S Banerjee, et al. Intracoronary glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors in acute coronary syndrome (Abstract). Indian Heart Journal, 2005; 57: 427.
14. Soumitra Kumar, Pallav Ghosh, Ajit Kumar Ghosh, Suvro Banerjee, et al. Inadvertent transvenous left ventricular pacing through an unsuspected atrial septal defect. Journal of the Indian Medical Association, 2006; 104(9): 522–524.
15. R. Chakraborty, D. Ghosh, A. Khan, S. Banerjee, et al. Intravenous Enoxaparin in PCI (Abstract). VIII Annual Conference of Indian College of Cardiology, 2011.
16. JJ Dalal, T Alexander, PS Banerjee, et al. Consensus Statement for STEMI Reperfusion Strategy in India. JAPI, 2014; 62: 473–483.
17. S Banerjee. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A rare entity, not to be missed (Editorial). Indian Heart Journal, 2015 (In press).
18. S Banerjee, TK Mukherjee, S Basu. Hypertension in Kolkata slums (Research Article). Indian Heart Journal, 2015.
19. A Das, S Banerjee, R Chakraborty. RV septal pacing technique. Bangladesh Journal of Cardiology, 2015.
20. JJ Dalal, et al. Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation using NOACs. Indian Heart Journal, 2015; 67: s13–s34.
21. S Banerjee, S Patra. Coil embolization of coronary-cameral fistula. Texas Heart Institute Journal, 2016; 43(4): 1–3.
22. A Das, S Banerjee. Bachmann's bundle pacing technique. Indian Heart Journal, 68: 678–684.
23. S Banerjee. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (Chapter). CSI Cardiology Update 2015, Jaypee Brothers, ISBN: 978-93-5250-039-0.
24. Banerjee S. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Review. JSM Atheroscler, 2016; 1(1): 1011.

ACADEMIC AWARDS:

• Certificate of Honours in Physiology,1984
• Orfila Silver Medal in Forensic Medicine ,1986

PROFESSIONAL AWARD                             

• Barnsley Health Authority Quality Award, 1997
• Indian Heart Journal Readers Choice Award, 2016                                                                                               

SOCIAL AWARD                                               

• Paul Harris Fellow 2004

Honorary professorship

• Conferred by AHERF in 2016

PROCEDURAL SKILLS:

• Coronary (femoral & radial routes) angiography
• Coronary angioplasty (including primary angioplasty)
• Peripheral angiography and angioplasty
• Permanent Pacemaker implantation – single & dual chamber
• Biventricular pacing (Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy)
• ICD implantation
• Implantation of Loop Recorder
• BMV
• Insertion of vena cava filter
• EP study
• Right heart catheterization

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Secretary, Cardiological Society of India, West Bengal Branch, 2017-2019
• Executive Member, West Bengal Academy of Echocardiography, 2015-2018
• Assistant Secretary, Cardiological Society of India, West Bengal Branch, 2014-2016
• Academic Counselor and Teacher: Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU), for Post-graduate Diploma in Community Cardiology
• Member, Organising Committee and Faculty, Cardiology Symposium 2016, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
• Member, Symposium Programme Panel, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 2017
• Examiner, MRCP(UK),  2012 onwards
• Reviewer: Indian Heart Journal, 2014 onwards
• Winner of Readers Choice Award for the best editorial in Indian Heart Journal, 2016