About 

Dr. Hemjit Talukdar brings over 25 years of rich and dedicated experience in the field of Cardiac Anaesthesiology, with a focus on both adult and pediatric cardiac cases. Throughout his career, he has been at the forefront of developing and establishing cardiac surgery programs across several prestigious hospitals in Northeast India. His journey began in the late 1990s and has included leadership roles in prominent institutions such as:

• Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai
• GNRC Hospitals, Guwahati
• Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
• Hayat Hospital, Guwahati
• NEIGRIHMS, Shillong
• Imphal Heart Institute, Manipur
• Exel Care Hospital (now Apollo Excel Care)
• Health City Hospital, Guwahati

Dr. Talukdar has been instrumental in pioneering cardiac surgery services in collaboration with renowned cardiac surgeons including Dr. K M Cherian, Dr. Bhaba Nanda Das, Dr. Manuj Saikia, Dr. Bishnu Deka, Dr. Sunil Dawka, Dr. Bikash Rai Das and Dr. Athouba Sing Arambam.

Currently, he serves as the Medical Superintendent and Director of Anaesthesiology at Health City Hospital, Guwahati, where he leads clinical operations, OT and ICU management, corporate partnerships, and government health schemes related to Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in Assam and Meghalaya.

Core Competencies

Dr. Talukdar’s clinical expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of advanced cardiac anesthesia techniques and critical care interventions, including:

• Administration of adult and pediatric cardiac anesthesia
• Specialized in off-pump CABG anesthesia, including cases with severe left ventricular dysfunction
• Skilled in intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and IABP management
• Emergency bedside temporary pacemaker insertion (TPI)
• Post-operative cardiac ICU management and advanced critical care procedures
• Expertise in heart failure management, arrhythmia control, and mechanical support
• Strong competencies in clinical administration, hospital inventory management, marketing, and corporate patient relations

He is recognized for his calm decision-making under pressure, meticulous procedural skills, and the ability to manage complex cases in high-stakes environments.

Professional Recognition

Dr. Talukdar has built a trusted name in cardiac anesthesiology through consistent excellence and collaboration with leading cardiac surgery teams across India. His hands-on role in launching and managing cardiac programs at multiple hospitals has made him a go-to expert in the field within Northeast India.

His qualifications and mentorship under eminent figures such as Dr. K M Cherian and Dr. Bhabananda Das further solidify his standing in the medical community. As a senior leader, he has guided multidisciplinary teams, trained junior anesthesiologists, and contributed to health system strengthening in resource-limited settings.

He is also involved in coordinating with government health departments to implement schemes that support children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), reinforcing his commitment to community-centric care.

Commitment to Ethical Practice

Dr. Talukdar’s long-standing service across government and private healthcare settings is a testament to his ethical practice, transparency, and patient-first approach. His multilingual abilities (Assamese, Hindi, English, Bengali, Nepali, Manipuri) allow him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

With a recent MBA in Hospital Administration and Healthcare Management (2024) from Dr. D Y Patil University, Pune, he combines clinical acumen with strategic administrative skills, ensuring quality and accountability in all levels of patient care and hospital governance.

Education & Credentials

• MBA – Hospital Administration & Healthcare Management
  Dr. D Y Patil University, Pune (2024)
• PDCC – Cardiac Anaesthesiology
  MMM Hospital, Chennai (1999) – Under Dr. Kalyan Singh & Dr. K M Cherian
• DA – Anaesthesiology
  Gauhati Medical College, Assam (1998)
• MBBS
  Gauhati Medical College, Assam (1992)

Languages Spoken

• Fluent: Assamese, Hindi, English
• Proficient: Bengali, Nepali, Manipuri