Dr. Anshuman Poddar

Dr Anshuman Poddar is a skilled general and laparoscopic surgeon in Kolkata with 16 years of experience in complex abdominal, colorectal, and minimally invasive surgeries. He currently consults at Manipal Hospital, Broadway, Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake, and ILS Hospital, Dumdum, and is widely known for his expertise in hernia repair, bariatric surgery, and laparoscopic procedures.

Patients looking for expert treatment for hernia, gallstones, fistula, weight loss surgery, or abdominal pain can consult him for precise, patient-centred surgical care.

He is fluent in English, Bengali, and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Anshuman Poddar specialises in advanced keyhole and minimal access surgical techniques designed to ensure faster recovery, less pain, and better long-term results:

Hernia Surgery in Kolkata

Expert hernia repair using cutting-edge minimally invasive methods:

• Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
• Incisional and Ventral Hernia Repair
• Paraesophageal and Parahiatal Hernia correction
• Spigelian Hernia management
• Concurrent Bariatric and Hernia Surgery for suitable patients

Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery in Kolkata

Evidence-based surgical solutions for obesity and metabolic conditions:

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG)
• Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB/OAGB) with personalised biliopancreatic limb planning
• Long-Term Bariatric Follow-Up including nutritional monitoring
• Metabolic Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes and related conditions

Laparoscopic CBD Exploration and Biliary Surgery

Expert bile duct and gallbladder care:

• Safe Laparoscopic CBD Exploration (published expert chapter)
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for gallstones
• Bile Duct Stone Removal
• Double Cystic Duct anomaly management

Anorectal and Fistula Surgery in Kolkata

Specialised treatment for painful and complex anorectal conditions:

• Advanced Fistula Treatment using modern techniques
• Piles (Haemorrhoid) Surgery
• Anal Fissure Management
• Pilonidal Sinus Excision

Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Surgery

Comprehensive care for digestive system disorders:

• Laparoscopic Appendectomy
• Bowel Resection and Reconstruction
• Intestinal Obstruction Surgery
• GI Perforation Repair
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy for unexplained abdominal pain

Professional Experience

Dr Anshuman Poddar is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital (formerly AMRI), Broadway, Kolkata
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital (formerly Columbia Asia), Salt Lake, Kolkata
• Consultant, ILS Hospital, Dumdum, Kolkata

He has previously served at:

• Consultant, AMRI Medical Centre, Southern Avenue
• Consultant, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata
• Consultant, MCH Kolkata
• Consultant, RB Diagnostic, Kankurgachi and Lake Town

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from The West Bengal University of Health Sciences (2010)
• MS General Surgery from Medical College, Calcutta (2015)
• FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)

Registration

• West Bengal Medical Council (Registration No: 67219, since 2011)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

Research and Publications

Dr Poddar has authored textbook chapters and published in peer-reviewed journals:

• Chapter 9 — "Safe Laparoscopic CBD Exploration: Evidence and Recommendations" in Safety in Minimal Access Surgery
• Chapter — "Mini Gastric Bypass" in Recent Advances in Minimal Access Surgery
• "Concomitant Paraesophageal Parahiatal Hernia: A Rare Entity" Trop Gastroenterol, 2019
• "Concomitant Bariatric Surgery and Open Ventral Hernioplasty" Obesity Surgery, 2020
• "LSG vs OAGB — 5-year follow-up RCT" Obesity Surgery
• "MGB-OAGB: Effect of Biliopancreatic Limb Length" Obesity Surgery, 2018
• "LSG vs MGB-OAGB — 3 Years Follow-Up RCT" Obesity Surgery
• "Spigelian Hernia: An Unusual Presentation" Hellenic Journal of Surgery, 2013
• "Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum: Case Series" Hellenic Journal of Surgery, 2014

Why Consult Dr Anshuman Poddar

Dr Anshuman Poddar is one of Kolkata's most accomplished laparoscopic and bariatric surgeons, with peer-reviewed research publications, two textbook chapter contributions, and extensive expertise in hernia repair and weight loss surgery. Patients at Manipal Hospital Broadway, Salt Lake, and ILS Hospital Dumdum trust his meticulous surgical approach and evidence-based care.

Book an Appointment

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