Dr. Hazra is a distinguished interventional cardiologist with over 35 years of experience and leadership at Manipal Dhakuria. Renowned for his pioneering procedures—including wireless pacemakers, structural heart surgeries, and artificial heart implantation—he also holds a Guinness World Record for most surgeries in a month. His track record reflects surgical sophistication and innovation in cardiovascular medicine.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS – Calcutta University
- MD (Medicine) – PGIMER, Chandigarh
- DNB (General Medicine) – National Board of Examinations
- DM (Cardiology)
- FACC – Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Awards & Achievements:
- Recipient of several National Scholarships
- Awarded Certificate of Honours in Ophthalmology Gold Medal Examination
- First in India to Launch First in India to launch Renal Denervation Wireless Pacemaker, and in eastern India to start Knifeless Valve Replacement, Brain Stroke Intervention, and Prostate Embolisation.
- Recognised for installing a Pacemaker in a 7-year-old boy from the state of Manipur
- Known for performing the first Artificial Heart Transplantation in a man from the state of Kolkata, and the second in India.
Achieved Guinness World Record for performing the highest number of surgeries (509) in July 2021
Publications:
- National international and newspapers.