About Me
Dr. Mandal’s professional trajectory is one of consistent upward growth, underpinned by both technical excellence and ethical responsibility. After completing his post-graduate training in cardiology at IPGMER, he quickly became known for his procedural competence, compassionate care, deep-rooted commitment to his patients. Currently, Dr. Mandal serves in multiple key roles:Professor and Unit Head, Department of Cardiology at IPGMER & SSKM Hospital – where he is responsible not just for patient care but for shaping the future of cardiology through mentoring and academic leadership.
Senior Consultant Cardiologist at Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital – where he continues to manage complex interventional cases with unmatched precision and outcomes. Founder & Director of the Krishnaya Institute of Cardiac & Fetal Sciences – a unique institution that blends high-quality cardiac care with social responsibility, especially for underserved populations. Over his 25-year career, he has performed ten thousands of cardiac procedures, including setting records for pacemaker and BMV implantations. But beyond numbers, what truly distinguishes him is the respect he commands across the spectrum— from medical students and rural patients to international peers and national leaders. He has consistently turned institutional platforms into engines of transformation, whether by modernising cardiac departments, introducing evidence-based protocols, or enabling access to cutting-edge care for economically disadvantaged groups.
With over 25 years of clinical excellence, academic leadership, humanitarian commitment, Dr Mandal has become a beacon of hope and healing for countless patients across all socioeconomic strata, leaving an indelible mark on India’s healthcare landscape. Currently serving as Professor and Unit Head, Department of Cardiology at IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, Senior Consultant at Woodlands Hospital, Dr Mandal epitomises the dual roles of healer and mentor. His unwavering commitment to both clinical practice and medical education has shaped generations of physicians, while his compassionate service has touched the lives of both ordinary citizens and distinguished national leaders.
Dr Mandal’s clinical acumen in interventional cardiology is unparalleled. Over the span of his career, he has performed more than 25,000 coronary angiographies, 10,000+ angioplasties 15,000+ cardiac device implantations, including pacemakers, AICDs, CRTs. He holds world records, having implanted 23 pacemakers in a single day and 13 Balloon Mitral Valvotomies in a single session. An extraordinary testament to both his skill and stamina.
Dr Mandal has revolutionised cardiac intervention by introducing ground-breaking techniques, including the reintroduction of venous cut-down for pacemaker insertion and a novel septal lead anchoring method. These innovations have significantly reduced complications like lead fractures and right ventricular dysfunction. Dr Mandal is also a pioneer in the innovative approach performing PTMC/BMV procedures through Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), making the procedure remarkably safe and virtually complication-free, especially for high-risk individuals.
Among millions of people and in the medical community, he is widely recognised as a trailblazer in government-led interventional cardiology and is often informally known as the “Pacemaker Man of India” for his ground-breaking achievements in cardiac device implantation.
As an esteemed academician, examiner and researcher, Dr Mandal has made profound contributions to medical academia. He has guided numerous MD and DM theses, led procedural training for DM Cardiology candidates and conducted national workshops on echocardiography and ECG interpretation. His more than 100 research publications, 15 textbook chapters, 6 editorial volumes reflect his unwavering commitment to scientific advancement.
Dr Mandal has revolutionised cardiac intervention by introducing ground-breaking techniques, including the reintroduction of venous cut-down for pacemaker insertion and a novel septal lead anchoring method. These innovations have significantly reduced complications like lead fractures and right ventricular dysfunction. Dr Mandal is also a pioneer in the innovative approach performing PTMC/BMV procedures through Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), making the procedure remarkably safe and virtually complication-free, especially for high-risk individuals.
His research has particularly advanced our understanding of cardiovascular complications during pregnancy, with ground-breaking work on conditions like peripartum cardiomyopathy, Takayasu arteritis, pregnancy outcome in extra-hepatic portal vein obstruction, maternal mortality in women with cardiac, foetomaternal outcomes in pregnant women with corrected versus uncorrected heart disease, efficacy of echocardiography in predicting gestational hypertension and complete heart block in expectant mothers. These studies have helped shape clinical protocols and improve maternal outcomes.
A visionary healthcare leader, Dr Mandal spearheaded the Tele Cardiology STEMI programme in West Bengal—a 24×7 service now spanning 8 hubs and 92 centres, which has provided timely, life-saving cardiac interventions to thousands across rural and remote regions.
He also played a key role in drafting the Hypertension and Type II Diabetes Protocols for the Government of West Bengal, thereby influencing care for millions. His commitment to ethical governance is reflected in his work with the West Bengal Medical Services Corporation (WBMSCL), where he ensured transparency in the procurement of life-saving medical equipment.
Throughout his career, Dr Mandal has served with humanity and selflessness. He has provided emergency cardiac care to several national figures, including Former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Former CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, cricket icon Sourav Ganguly and many other civil servants, and public figures—always with discretion, empathy and clinical excellence.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Mandal led from the front— taking zero leave, performing emergency procedures and managing COVID-positive patients at CNCI. He also personally donated ₹1 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and oversaw relief distribution in the Amphan cyclone aftermath.
Through his NGO outreach, he regularly conducts free health camps and cardiac screenings in underserved districts, delivering not only treatment but health education to the rural poor. At his non-profit hospital, the Krishnaya Institute of Cardiac & Fetal Sciences, he provides treatment free of charge, ensuring equitable access to advanced care for all.
Dr Mandal’s work has earned him fellowships from eight prestigious medical societies, including the American College of Cardiology (FACC), European Society of Cardiology (FESC), Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Glasgow (FRCP), FSCAI, FAPSIC, FCSI, and FICP. His leadership at national cardiology conferences—as Chairperson, Head of Scientific Committee and Organising Secretary— has positioned him as a guiding force in India’s cardiology ecosystem.
At the heart of Dr. Mandal’s legacy lies a deeply personal, moral commitment to healing beyond the hospital walls. His work is guided not only by clinical excellence but by an unshakable belief in equitable healthcare. He is not a doctor confined to the corridors of elite hospitals—his reach extends to rural Bengal, where he has personally conducted and supervised hundreds of free health camps and cardiac screenings. Dr. Mandal believes that access to quality healthcare should not be determined by geography or income.
It is this philosophy that drove him to pioneer the Telecardiology STEMI programme—a groundbreaking initiative that connects remote primary healthcare centres to specialised cardiac care hubs via technology, ensuring timely intervention in life-threatening cardiac events. In times of crisis, Dr. Mandal is always on the frontlines. During the COVID-19 pandemic, while others were stepping back, he took zero days off, managing critically ill cardiac patients—including those infected with COVID-19—and personally contributing to relief funds and disaster management efforts like the Amphan cyclone relief camps. He has also treated high-profile national figures—including Former Presidents Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble CMs Late Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and Mamata Banerjee with the same dignity and dedication he offers to his poorest rural patient.
For many in Bengal, he is not just a doctor, but a figure of trust, compassion, hope. Dr. Saroj Mandal’s humanitarian ethos is not a side note to his career—it is its defining essence. He exemplifies what it means to blend science with service, success with social purpose.
◈Pacemaker Man of India Fellowships & Honors FACC, FESC, FRCP (Edinburgh & Glasgow), FSCAI, FAPSIC, FCSI, FICP
◈Mother Teresa International Award 2025 in the field of ‘Renowned Physician’ Leading Interventional Cardiologist
◈ Times of IndiaConference Leadership: Scientific Chairperson & Organiser at leading cardiology summits for rural patients
Free Health Camps: Conducted across underserved areas of BengalCardiac screenings, maternal heart health, diabetes check-upsPreventive Education: Community awareness on hypertension, pregnancy-related heart risks, lifestyle managementNGO Collaborations: Ongoing projects offering diagnostics, free procedures and transportation for rural patients
