Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, Kolkata, has partnered with Maxwell Hospital, Siliguri, to launch a monthly cardiac surgery outpatient department (OPD) clinic aimed at improving access to specialist cardiac consultations for patients across North Bengal and neighbouring regions.
The initiative will enable patients to seek specialist evaluations, second opinions and guidance on advanced procedures, including robotic-assisted cardiac surgery, minimally invasive valve repair, aortic arch reconstruction and heart transplantation, without travelling to Kolkata for initial consultations.
Dr Lalit Kapoor, Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery and Robotic Surgery at Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, said the initiative would help patients understand treatment options and make informed decisions. Narayana Health officials said the collaboration would establish a co-care framework, with local doctors continuing primary consultations, diagnostic assessments and ongoing medical management.
In Siliguri, the partnership is expected to strengthen the city’s position as a healthcare hub for North Bengal by expanding access to specialised cardiac expertise and reducing the need for initial consultations outside the region. Maxwell Hospital’s Director and Lead Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, Dr Rajesh Nanda, said the collaboration would facilitate coordinated patient care.
The initiative is currently restricted to outpatient consultations, second opinions and pre-operative planning. No cardiac surgeries will be performed locally under the arrangement. Patients requiring surgery may opt for treatment at the Kolkata hospital, with assistance for travel, accommodation and admission arrangements.
