WHO AM I
Hi, I’m Dr. Asraful Hoque Sium
Heart Surgeon
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) Specialist
Dr. Asraful Hoque Sium is a cardiac surgeon from Dhaka whose work has focused on cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, including coronary bypass, valve procedures, congenital heart surgery and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He completed his medical graduation at Bangladesh Medical College and his postgraduate training in cardiovascular surgery at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases under the University of Dhaka.
His professional journey has been shaped by a long-standing interest in beating-heart surgery, MICS and newer surgical techniques. He continues to develop his clinical skills with the aim of expanding advanced cardiac surgical care for patients in Bangladesh.
PROFILE
Few words
With more than fifteen years of experience in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Dr. Sium has worked across bypass surgery, valve surgery, congenital heart disease and minimally invasive cardiac procedures. His clinical interests include MICS CABG, Total Arterial CABG and complex cardiac surgery.
Career highlights associated with his work include pioneering minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Bangladesh’s government healthcare sector, performing EVH with MICS CABG and MICS double-valve replacement in landmark cases, and contributing to the growth of Team Asraf Sium as a coordinated cardiac surgical team.
My statement
I entered medicine with a determination to serve in a field where patients needed more local treatment options. Cardiac surgery became that purpose for me, and I have continued to pursue it with discipline, training and a willingness to take on difficult challenges.
My interest in minimally invasive cardiac surgery grew from the belief that innovation can create new possibilities for patients. I want to keep learning, refining my surgical practice and helping strengthen cardiac care in Bangladesh.
Determination, continued study and commitment to patients remain central to how I approach my work. My goal is to contribute to a standard of cardiac surgery that patients and the country can be proud of.
Work experience
- Pioneer in minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Bangladesh’s government healthcare sector.
- First EVH-assisted MICS CABG performed in Bangladesh.
- MICS double-valve replacement performed as a first in Bangladesh.
- Comprehensive experience in MICS CABG.
- Extensive experience in Total Arterial CABG.
- More than 15 years of cardiovascular surgical experience.
Awards & honours
- A special award in 2016 for outstanding contribution to cardiac surgery as a young cardiac surgeon, presented by then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- TOYP — Ten Outstanding Young Personalities — recognition in 2019 by JCI.
- Academic and surgical leadership at NICVD, including service as Associate Professor and Resident Surgeon.