Dr. Antara Biswas

Dr Antara Biswas is a paediatrician in Kolkata, currently practising at Manipal Hospital (formerly Columbia Asia), Salt Lake, with 14 years of clinical practice caring for children from newborns through teenagers.

Whether your child has a fever, is not eating well, needs vaccinations, or you are worried about their growth or development, she takes time to listen to both the child and the parents before advising. 

She consults in English, Bengali, and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Biswas covers the full range of everyday and complex children's healthcare, with a focus on prevention, early detection, and clear communication with families.

Newborn and Infant Care

Care for babies in the early weeks and months:

• Newborn Assessment and Screening
• Jaundice Monitoring and Treatment
• Breastfeeding Support and Guidance
• Feeding Difficulty Assessment
• Weight Gain Monitoring
• Infection Management in Young Babies

Vaccinations and Preventive Care

Keeping children healthy before illness strikes:

• Complete IAP Vaccination Schedule
• Catch-Up Vaccinations for Missed Doses
• Vaccine Counselling for Parents
• Seasonal Illness Prevention Guidance
• Routine Well-Child Check-Ups

Growth and Development Monitoring

Checking that your child is growing and developing as expected:

• Height and Weight Monitoring
• Developmental Milestone Assessment
• Nutritional Guidance for Different Age Groups
• Faltering Growth (Poor Weight Gain) Evaluation
• Adolescent Growth Concerns
• Early Intervention Coordination if Delays Are Found

Childhood Infections and Common Illnesses

When your child is sick and needs proper evaluation:

• Fever Assessment and Treatment
• Throat, Ear, and Chest Infections
• Diarrhoea and Vomiting Management
• Dengue and Typhoid in Children
• Urinary Infections in Children
• Viral Illness and Seasonal Infections

Respiratory Conditions

Breathing problems that parents often find worrying:

• Asthma Diagnosis and Long-Term Management
• Recurrent Cough and Wheeze Evaluation
• Bronchiolitis Treatment
• Pneumonia Management
• Allergic Nose and Breathing Conditions

Chronic and Complex Paediatric Conditions

Ongoing management of conditions that need regular attention:

• Childhood Anaemia
• Allergic Conditions in Children
• Nutritional Deficiency Management
• Chronic Disease Follow-Up

Parent Education and Nutrition Counselling

Helping parents make informed choices for their child's health:

• Breastfeeding Initiation and Support
• Complementary Feeding Guidance (When to Start Solids)
• Age-Appropriate Nutrition Advice
• Healthy Lifestyle Guidance for Families
• Illness Prevention Strategies

Professional Experience

• Consultant Paediatrician, Manipal Hospital (formerly Columbia Asia), Salt Lake, Kolkata, Consultation Fee: ₹1200
• Previous Consultant, Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Kolkata

Her previous tenure at Medica Superspecialty Hospital (one of Kolkata's established private hospital groups) added further paediatric experience across a high patient volume before her current role at Manipal Hospital Salt Lake. She has spoken on breastfeeding awareness in Ei Samay, one of Kolkata's widely read newspapers, reflecting her commitment to reaching parents beyond the clinic with practical health guidance.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata (2012)
• MD Paediatrics from Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata (2016)

Registration Number

Registered with West Bengal Medical Council, Registration Number 68425 (2012)

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Antara Biswas, paediatrician in Kolkata, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Manipal Hospital (formerly Columbia Asia), Salt Lake, Kolkata.