Dr. Rajib Seal is one of West Bengal’s most distinguished and respected medical professionals, with a career spanning several decades marked by excellence, compassion, and unwavering commitment to public service. He has had the rare honor of serving as the personal physician to former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and for over 20 years, was the trusted doctor of former West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Jyoti Basu.

Today, Dr. Seal continues to be the personal physician to many of India’s most celebrated cultural icons, including Aparna Sen, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dev, Rituparna Sengupta, and Koushik Ganguly, among others. He is also the chosen physician for numerous prominent industrialists in Kolkata, across India, and internationally, a testament to his extraordinary clinical expertise and unwavering discretion. Known for his exceptional diagnostic skills, empathetic care, and clinical integrity, Dr. Seal has earned the trust and respect of India’s most eminent personalities across political, industrial, and cultural spheres.

However, it is Dr. Seal’s selfless humanitarian service that truly sets him apart. For years, he has conducted free medical camps and offered regular follow-up care to thousands of underprivileged people in some of the most underserved regions of Purulia, Bankura, and Jhargram in rural Bengal. His work—often done quietly and without fanfare—has provided life-saving medical attention to countless families, despite the absence of institutional backing or media spotlight.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Seal worked tirelessly to serve humanity, providing not only critical medical support to those affected but also distributing ration and essential supplies to needy families. His on-ground efforts during one of the greatest health crises of our time brought hope and relief to hundreds, showcasing his unwavering dedication to the well-being of society.
In addition to his medical service, Dr. Seal has extended generous financial support to needy and meritorious medical students, enabling them to pursue their dreams in healthcare. He also fully sponsors the primary education of numerous underprivileged children, helping to build a foundation for a brighter and more equitable future.

Dr. Seal’s pioneering contributions to the medical field have elevated the standard of care and clinical excellence in India, earning global recognition and making India proud on the world stage. His dedication to blending medical innovation with human compassion has served as an inspiration for professionals across borders. In recognition of his outstanding service, Dr. Seal was honored with the Bengal Icon Award in 2024 by Today’s Story News Network.

Renowned physician Dr. Debi Sethi once remarked, “If one were to define the ideal family physician, I would simply say—describe Rajib.” This powerful endorsement from a fellow medical luminary speaks volumes about the respect and admiration Dr. Seal commands in the medical community.