Dr. Kangkan Sharma
Senior Consultant, Cardiac Anaesthesiology
About the Doctor
Dr. Kangkan Sharma is a highly specialized Cardiac Anaesthesiologist with over 14 years of clinical experience in Anaesthesiology, with advanced expertise in managing high-risk cardiac procedures, critical care, and pain management. He also has specialized training in Diabetology, offering evidence-based diabetes care alongside his anaesthesia practice. His multi-disciplinary qualifications, including a DM in Cardiac Anaesthesiology, make him a key expert in handling complex surgical and medical cases, particularly in cardiac surgery and perioperative care.
Experience
- 14+ years of hands-on experience in Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
- Expert in managing high-dependency and ICU patients
- Advanced skills in ventilator management, regional anaesthesia, and pain control
- Significant experience in pre-operative evaluation and intraoperative monitoring in off-pump and on-pump cardiac surgeries
Academic Credentials
- MBBS – Gauhati University (2008)
- MD Anaesthesiology – SSUHS (2014)
- DM Cardiac Anaesthesiology – WBUHS (2020)
- CCEBDM (Diabetology) – PHFI (2024)
- PGDHHM (Hospital Management) – IGNOU (2022)
Professional Memberships
Dr. Sharma is a life member of multiple prestigious medical associations, reflecting peer recognition and professional authority:
- Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA)
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anaesthesiologists (IACTA)
- Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
- Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI)
- Indian Academy of Echocardiography (IAE)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Assam Science Society
- Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP)
Medical Registration
- Assam Council of Medical Registration – Reg. No. 19492
- West Bengal Medical Council – Reg. No. 73667
Research & Publications
Dr. Sharma is actively engaged in clinical research and has published several peer-reviewed papers in reputed journals:
Journal Publication
- Comparison Between Sevoflurane and Isoflurane Anesthesia in Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients of COPD with Right and Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Volume 8 Issue 1, January 2019
- “Efficacy Of spirometric Lung Exercise On Patients Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Posted For Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery – A comparative Study.” In IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Volume 18, Issue 4 Ser. 12 (April. 2019)
- A study to explore correlation between transpulmonary gradient and pulmonary artery systolic pressure for identification of right heart dysfunction. A prospective observational study- Volume - 9 | Issue - 11 | November – 2020- INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
- Comparing Lactated Ringer’s and Hydroxyethyl Starch Preloading to Prevent Hypotension in Caesarean Section Spinal Anaesthesia: A Clinical Study International journal of Science and Research 14. Issue 3 march 2025
- Preterm PDA Device closure using the KONAR MFO device in a resource-limited centre of North-East India: a Case series . Cardiology in the Young Published by Cambridge University Press.2026
Poster Presentation
- “a comparison between lactated ringer’s solution and 6% hydroxyethyl starch preloading in prevention of hypotension in caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia “ Poster presentation in ISACON 2012
- Prospective interventional study to determine effectiveness of amiodarone supplementation during CPB to prevent junctional ectopic tachycardia after paediatric cardiac surgery in IACTACON 2026
Paper Presentation
- A study to explore correlation between tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion and pulmonary artery systolic pressure for identification of right heart dysfunction. a prospective observational study in IACTACON 2026
- “A Study To Predict Right Ventricular Function In Patients With Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion((TAPSE) Less Than 18 mm In Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR) For Better Anesthetic Management” poster presentation in IACTACON 2020.