2 March 2022

Prof Prokar Dasgupta, Professor of Surgery at King's Health Partners (KHP), chats to The Rt. Hon Prof the Lord Ajay Kakkar PC, the Independent Chair of KHP. They discuss Lord Kakkar's reasons for becoming a surgeon, his move into politics, and how he once had eyes on Prof Dasgupta’s role.

The Rt. Hon Prof the Lord Ajay Kakkar PC is a distinguished Professor of Surgery and Life Peer in the House of Lords. He was appointed as the new Independent Chair of King’s Health Partners (KHP) in July 2021 to oversee delivery of the partnership’s strategic goals.

In a wide-ranging chat with Prof Prokar Dasgupta, Professor of Surgery at KHP, Lord Kakkar discusses his early career as a medical student, his route into politics, and his recent KBE award in the Queen’s New Year Honours.

Lord Kakkar also admitted that he once had his heart set on Prof Dasgupta’s role as the Professor of Surgery at King’s College London...

Prof Prokar Dasgupta interviews The Rt. Hon Pro the Lord Ajay Kakkar PC - YouTube