Prof. Dr. Istiaq Ahmed (Dipu)

Prof. Dr. Istiaq Ahmed (Dipu) is a cardiac surgeon with MBBS and MS in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. He serves as Professor and Head of the Cardiac Surgery Department. His academic position and surgical specialty are both centered on cardiac care, with his training focused on cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.

Cardiac surgery covers a range of operations involving the heart and nearby blood vessels. Patients may come with coronary artery disease, heart valve problems or other conditions that need surgical treatment. The type of operation depends on the diagnosis. A surgeon first needs to understand the patient's reports, symptoms and physical condition.

As Professor and Head of the department, Dr. Istiaq Ahmed (Dipu) has responsibilities beyond the operating room. Senior doctors in academic departments often teach medical students and train junior doctors. Cardiac surgery requires practical learning. Textbooks explain the basics, but surgical decisions also come from experience with different cases.

His MS in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery is directly related to his present field. For patients seeking a doctor in cardiac surgery, that part of his qualification is easy to understand. He works in the Cardiac Surgery Department and holds a senior academic position there. Pretty straightforward.