Dr. Subhashree Samantaray

Dr Subhashree Samantaray is a distinguished infectious disease specialist in Bhubaneswar with 13 years of experience in managing complex infectious and tropical diseases.

She currently serves as an Associate Consultant in the Department of Infectious Diseases at Manipal Hospital, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, and holds the distinction of being Odisha's first infectious disease specialist.

If you are searching for the best infectious disease specialist in Bhubaneswar or a trusted tropical disease and HIV specialist in Odisha, Dr Subhashree Samantaray holds a DM in Infectious Diseases from AIIMS, Jodhpur and an MD in Microbiology from JIPMER, Puducherry.

She is a Gold Medallist for scoring the highest marks in the MD Microbiology examination at JIPMER and has received prestigious international observership and research grants. She consults in English, Hindi, and Odia.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Subhashree Samantaray specialises in comprehensive infectious disease management, covering both community-acquired and hospital-acquired infections across all organ systems.

HIV, Tuberculosis and Tropical Infections

• HIV and AIDS Management
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Tuberculosis (Pulmonary and Extra-Pulmonary)
• Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya and Scrub Typhus
• Typhoid, Leptospirosis, and Brucellosis
• Fever of Unknown Origin

Systemic and Nosocomial Infections

• Meningitis and Encephalitis
• Cardiovascular Infections
• Bone and Joint Infections
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• Post-Surgery and Implant-Related Infections
• Multi-Drug Resistant Organism Management
• Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections

Immunocompromised and Special Populations

• Transplant Infections
• Infections in Cancer, ICU, CKD, and RA Patients
• Pneumonia Management
• Adult Immunisation and Travel Medicine

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

• Associate Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Manipal Hospital, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Utkal University in 2013 (with Honours in Biochemistry and Community Medicine)
• MD in Microbiology from JIPMER, Puducherry in 2020, Gold Medal
• DNB from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
  
• DM in Infectious Diseases from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur in 2023

Awards and Recognitions

• Gold Medal, Dr Srirangam Sitharam Shreeram Memorial Fund, for Highest Score in MD Microbiology, JIPMER (2020 Batch)
• AMR Education Grant, IDSA Core Antimicrobial Stewardship Curriculum (January 2023)
• ESCMID Observership in Infectious Diseases at University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• ECCMID Foerderverein Grant for paper presentation at ECCMID 2024, Barcelona, Spain

Research and Publications

Dr Samantaray has authored and co‑authored multiple research papers in reputed peer‑reviewed journals including Anaerobe, Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, Journal of Medical Mycology, Mycoses, Infectious Disorders Drug Targets, and Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

Selected Publications

• Intracranial Abscess Due to Prevotella Bivia – Anaerobe (2020)
• Demographic Profile of COVID‑19 Cases – Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health (2021)
• Invasive Cerebral Aspergillosis in Non‑Neutropenic Patients – Journal of Medical Mycology (2023)
• Secondary Bloodstream Infections in COVID‑19 Patients – Infectious Disorders Drug Targets (2022)

She has also contributed book chapters on antimicrobial resistance, rifampicin resistance diagnostics, and non‑tubercular mycobacterial infections.

Dr Samantaray has presented research at major conferences including CIDSCON, ESCMID, and ID Week, and was an invited speaker at the National Workshop on Antimicrobial Stewardship at JIPMER (2024).

Medical Registration

• Orissa Medical Council (Registration No. 19999)

Book an Appointment

Connect via HexaHealth to consult Dr Subhashree Samantaray at Manipal Hospital, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar for expert care in infectious diseases, HIV management, tuberculosis, tropical infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and comprehensive infection control.