Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha

Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha is a Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon at Artemis Hospital in Gurgaon, specialising in advanced heart and lung transplantation. With over 15 years of clinical experience, he holds the Membership of the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (MEBCTS) and is certified as an Adult ECMO Practitioner (ELSO Level 1 & 101), making him one of a select group of surgeons qualified to manage the most complex cardiac and thoracic cases.

Dr. Purkayastha's clinical expertise encompasses the full spectrum of advanced cardiothoracic surgery. He performs heart and lung transplants, combined heart-lung transplantation, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair and replacement, aortic root replacement, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, and endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. His training under the Toronto–Vienna Lung Transplant Academy Program at Vienna General Hospital and a full two-year Greenlane Fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery and Heart-Lung Transplants in Auckland, New Zealand, have honed his technical proficiency in transplant immunology and mechanical circulatory support.

Dr. Purkayastha regularly welcomes international patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and Southeast Asia, offering them access to transplant surgery that would otherwise require travel to Europe or North America. He works with Gaf Healthcare to streamline consultations, coordinate medical records, and arrange seamless hospital logistics for overseas patients. His fluency in English and Hindi, combined with his global training background, ensures effective communication and culturally sensitive care.

Artemis Hospital, where Dr. Purkayastha practises, is a leading multi-specialty institution in Gurgaon with state-of-the-art cardiothoracic operating theatres, advanced ICU facilities, and a dedicated heart and lung transplant programme. The hospital maintains robust infection control protocols and offers comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. For international patients, the hospital provides visa support, accommodation coordination, and bilingual medical staff.

Dr. Purkayastha is an active member of the International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS), and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), keeping him connected to the latest advances in transplant medicine. International patients choosing Dr. Purkayastha gain access to a surgeon trained to global standards with the infrastructure of a modern Indian hospital.