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Specialty : Cardiology
City : Kolkata
Hospital : Fortis Healthcare Limited
Degree(s) : MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
Other Degree(s) : Holds the title of Director – Cardiology (Interventional Cardiology) at Fortis Anandapur. His role involves running advanced coronary and vascular intervention programs, live workshops, complex cases, and proctoring interventional techniques.
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Brief Profile :
Dr. Shuvanan Ray is one of the leading interventional cardiologists in Eastern India, widely recognised for his expertise in complex coronary interventions, advanced angioplasty techniques, and leadership in cardiovascular medicine. He is currently associated with Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata, where he serves as Director – Cardiology (Interventional Cardiology), heading one of the busiest cardiac intervention units in the region .
Dr. Ray completed his MBBS from the University of Calcutta in 1981, followed by MD in General Medicine in 1983 and DM in Cardiology in 1993, also from the University of Calcutta . His medical education was marked by academic excellence: he received multiple distinctions and medals, including the Rakhal Das Silver Medal for Medicine and a National Scholarship for academic merit . He is a registered practitioner under the West Bengal Medical Council, affirming his official authority to practice medicine in India .
With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Ray has performed a very high volume of cardiac procedures, with several medical listings crediting him with 10,000–20,000+ interventional cases, making him one of the most experienced angioplasty specialists in the region .
His clinical expertise spans nearly the entire spectrum of interventional cardiology, with special focus on:
Complex coronary artery disease
Left main and multivessel disease
Chronic total occlusions (CTO)
Bifurcation lesions
Calcified lesions requiring rotational atherectomy (rotablator)
Peripheral vascular interventions
Balloon valvotomy procedures for aortic and mitral valve stenosis .
Among his most notable scientific contributions is the development and refinement of the “Nanocrush” stenting technique for coronary bifurcation lesions, which has gained international recognition and is referenced in peer-reviewed publications as well as interventional cardiology conferences .
At Fortis Hospital, Dr. Ray not only performs high-risk cardiac procedures but also leads a structured interventional program involving live case workshops, proctorships, and fellowship training for young cardiologists. His department is known for handling emergency cardiac cases, 24×7 angioplasty care, and advanced stent-based management for high-risk patients .
He has also served as Principal Investigator for several international clinical trials related to complex stenting and bifurcation disease . This involvement positions him among the small group of Indian cardiologists contributing actively to global research in coronary interventions.
Dr. Ray is a frequent speaker and faculty member at national and international cardiology conferences. His publications and case reports often focus on innovative stenting strategies, calcified lesion management, and treatment outcomes in complex angioplasty. He is also invited regularly to perform live transmissions of coronary interventions, viewed by cardiologists worldwide — a benchmark of procedural mastery in the field.
Besides his academic medals, Dr. Ray has received recognition throughout his career for procedural excellence and contributions to cardiology training. Many of his awards have been conferred by medical bodies in India for innovations in angioplasty and contributions to advanced cardiac care .
Patient feedback available on public platforms praises his diagnosis skill, confidence, and procedural outcomes, although several reviews mention long waiting hours, a common feature with high-volume specialists in India . His communication style is described as “clear and reassuring,” especially for families dealing with high-risk cardiac decisions.
Dr. Ray mainly consults and operates at:
Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata (East Kolkata) .
His consultation fee is publicly listed at around ?1,500 (may vary by appointment source) . He is also listed on digital hospital platforms as a senior interventional cardiologist available by prior booking.
In the larger cardiology ecosystem of India, Dr. Shuvanan Ray is positioned as a key opinion leader in interventional cardiology, particularly for bifurcation stenting techniques, CTOs, and rotablator-based angioplasty. His contribution to technique innovation places him in a select group of Indian cardiologists influencing procedural standards abroad.
Beyond the operating room, his work impacts:
Medical education and catheterisation lab training
Clinical research in stent technology
Standardisation of angioplasty methods for difficult anatomies
Treatment models for cardiac emergency care in Eastern India
He is frequently consulted for second-opinion cardiac treatment decisions, both by patients in India and neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.