Dr. Asher George Joseph is a surgeon specializing in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. Beginning his medical training in 2007 and entering the surgical field in 2013, he has since gained extensive experience in complex procedures. In 2017, he started advanced training in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, working alongside accomplished mentors and colleagues. To date, he has participated in over 1,000 cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries. Dr. Joseph remains dedicated to continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing surgical care for his patients.
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Heart and lung transplant
- Mechanical circulatory support
- UK NORS Retrieval Masterclass held at Cambridge
- Advanced ECMO course organised by ESICM
- Masterclass in cardiothoracic transplant at Cambridge, organized by the Heart
- Research Foundation
- SCTS cardiothoracic transplant course at Harefield
- Certified first assist in robotic cardiothoracic surgery (intuitive)
- Comprehensive laparoscopic surgery course focused on cholecystectomy and
- appendicectomy at CEMAST, Mumbai under Dr. Tehemton E Udwadia
- West Bengal University of Health Sciences Gold medallion recipient in M.ch cardiothoracic and vascular surgery 2017-2020 session
- Voted as the Best doctor in the ‘Team Player’ category by the Wythenshawe,Trafford, Withington and Altrincham Trust, Manchester in 2024.
- Gold medal in the Sri Vivekananda prabhu memorial competitive exam for MS general surgery, 2016 held in Kasturba Medical college, Mangalore
- CBSE Gulf Board examination, Gold medallion recipient, 2004
- Levi Sprague Fellow Leadership award recipient, Wyoming Seminary College, Preparatory school, Pennsylvania, the United States of America
- 1.A study on the safety and efficacy of Otaki Technique in a very small aortic root. Global Journal For Research Analysis.2020-07-07 | journal-article. DOI: 10.36106/gjra. Part of ISSN: 0970-9134. Part of ISSN: 0973-7723
- 2.Giant hydatid cyst of interventricular septum of heart. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.2020-01 | journal-article. DOI: 10.1007/s12055-019-00867-2Part of ISSN: 0970-9134. Part of ISSN: 0973-7723
- 3. A prospective study on limited access cardiac surgeries. International journal of scientific research. 2020-09-01 | journal-article.DOI: 10.36106/ijsr. PRINT ISSN NO. 2277-8179.
- 4. “Twiddler`s Syndrome: A Rare Post Pacemaker Implantation Complication”, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN:2320-2882, Volume.9, Issue 3, pp.4710-4712, March 2021. Available at :http://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2103546.pdf
- 5.Epidemiological profile of facial trauma treated at father muller hospital, Thumbay. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. journal-article. DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2014/3927. Part of ISSN: 2278-4748. Part of ISSN: 2278-4802
STER/PODIUM PRESENTATIONS:
- 1. A comparative study of Sung’s technique of pulmonary valve augmentation
and conventional transannular patch repair of tetralogy of Fallot. presented at
the annual ASCTS & IACTSCON, Chennai, 2019. - 2. Anatomical variations of recurrent laryngeal nerve. the topic was selected for
the award paper presentation at the annual surgery state conference held at
Mysore in 2015.3. A rare cause of acute intestinal obstruction: port site small bowel herniation presented at annual surgery state conference held at Manipal, 2014.
- Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
- Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery (IACTS)- Life member
- Asian Thoracic Academy Membership
- Association of Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgery (ACVTS) West Bengal chapter member
- Association of surgeons of India
RESEARCH PROJECT:
- “A prospective study on limited access approach for cardiac surgeries”- dissertation
for the M.ch (cardiothoracic and vascular surgery) degree - “Bacteriological profile of acute appendicitis in patients admitted at Father Muller
Medical College Hospital”- dissertation for the MS (general surgery) degree
CLINICAL TRIALS:
- Sub investigator in the FIBRINOGEN trial which is a Multicentre, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel, Phase III Study to assess the efficacy and safety of Fibrinogen Concentrate (FGTW) in the Management of bleeding in patients undergoing complex cardiac surgery (Involving CPB). It is being held in 14 sites across 5 countries.
- Sub Investigator in the ROMA Trial: Approximately 2000 participants will take part in this trial worldwide in at least 25 international centres. 210 participants will be recruited in up to 20 NHS Trusts across UK. Sub Investigator in the SENTINEL Trial:Efficacy and mechanism of sentinel skin flap reduction of solid organ (lung) transplant rejection: A randomised controlled trial
