Dr. Tapan Ghose
About the Doctor
Dr Tapan Ghose treats the heart through thin tubes in the blood vessels. He has 30+ years' experience. At Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India, he is Senior Director and Head of Cardiology. He opens blocked arteries, treats rhythm problems and fits devices. Fortis also lists non-surgical heart tests.
In 2006 he began wrist (trans-radial) angioplasty at Fortis Vasant Kunj. In 2011 he added emergency heart attack angioplasty through the wrist (primary PCI). He started this at Paras Hospital in 2013 too. Earlier he was Principal Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, at this hospital and at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. He also led cardiology at Paras Hospital, Gurgaon, as Director and Head.
He does research, teaches trainees and joins Indian and international trials and registries. He has over 100 publications, including 12 textbook chapters, and wrote the Handbook of Lipidology.
He studied at Silchar Medical College. In 1988 he won its Dr Anjan Chakravorty Memorial Medal in Medicine. His MD (Medicine) is from Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh. He gained his DNB (Medicine) in 1993. He trained at Batra Hospital, New Delhi, for his DNB (Cardiology) in 2001. He then did a Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology in 2004. The Indian Health Care Summit and Awards named him Cardiologist of the Year 2014. Medwell can book your consultation.
Book an Appointment
Areas of Specialisation
- Coronary Intervention
Angioplasty and stenting, including primary PCI for heart attack. - Trans-radial Angioplasty
Angioplasty through the wrist artery; started the programme at Fortis Vasant Kunj. - Cardiac Electrophysiology
Diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. - Device Implantation
Pacemakers and other cardiac devices. - Non-invasive Cardiology
Heart assessment without catheter procedures.
Qualifications
- MBBS
Silchar Medical College - MD (Medicine)
Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh (1993) - DNB (Medicine)
National Board of Examinations (1993) - DNB (Cardiology)
National Board of Examinations (2001); trained at Batra Hospital, New Delhi - FNB (Interventional Cardiology)
National Board of Examinations (2004) - MNAMS
- FIMSA
- FCSI
- FACC
- FSCAI
Work Experience
- Senior Director & HOD Cardiology
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - Director and Head of Cardiology
Paras Hospital, Gurgaon - Principal Consultant, Interventional Cardiology
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi - Principal Consultant, Interventional Cardiology
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Report Review
A specialist reviews your reports before you book travel.
Visa Letter
Help getting the invitation letter for your e-Medical Visa.
Airport Pickup
We arrange pickup from the airport to your hotel or hospital.
Local Coordinator
A Medwell coordinator supports you and your family in India.
Follow-Up Support
Support after treatment, including once you are back home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr Tapan Ghose?
Dr Tapan Ghose is Senior Director and Head of Cardiology at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India. He is an interventional cardiologist with 30 years of experience, more than 100 publications, and the Cardiologist of the Year 2014 award from the Indian Health Care Summit and Awards.
What is trans-radial angioplasty, and does Dr Tapan Ghose perform it?
Trans-radial angioplasty treats blocked heart arteries by passing the catheter through the artery at the wrist rather than the groin. Dr Tapan Ghose initiated the trans-radial angioplasty programme at Fortis Vasant Kunj in 2006 and the trans-radial primary PCI programme in 2011. Suitability is assessed case by case.
Where has Dr Tapan Ghose worked?
Dr Tapan Ghose has worked as Principal Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, and Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, and as Director and Head of Cardiology at Paras Hospital, Gurgaon. He now heads cardiology at Fortis Vasant Kunj.
Has Dr Tapan Ghose written books on cardiology?
Yes. Dr Tapan Ghose is the author of the Handbook of Lipidology and has written 12 chapters in medical textbooks. He has more than 100 publications in national and international journals, including abstracts, reviews and full papers. He is actively involved in medical research and postgraduate teaching, and has participated in national and international trials and registries.
Can I get a quote for treatment with Dr Tapan Ghose before travelling to India?
Yes. Medwell can send your medical reports for review and reply within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote for treatment with Dr Tapan Ghose at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The cost depends on your condition and the treatment chosen. Medwell then books the consultation and helps with the visa invitation letter, flights, hotel and airport pickup.
Does Dr Tapan Ghose speak English, and is an interpreter available?
Yes. Dr Tapan Ghose consults in English and Hindi. International patients who would rather speak Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali, Uzbek or another language can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so the consultation, test results and treatment plan can be explained clearly in the patient's preferred language.