Dr. Dipankar Sarkar

Dr Dipankar Sarkar is a highly experienced internal medicine specialist and intensivist in Kolkata with 15 years of clinical expertise in critical care, non-invasive cardiology, and comprehensive medical management.

He is a University Gold Medallist and currently consults at Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake and Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, where he is known for his methodical, empathetic, and evidence-based approach to complex medical conditions.

Patients dealing with diabetes, hypertension, respiratory illness, critical care needs, or complex multi-system conditions can consult him for thorough, clear, and compassionate medical care. He speaks English, Bengali, and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Critical Care and Intensive Medicine

Managing life-threatening conditions in the ICU:

• Mechanical Ventilation and ventilator management
• Sepsis and Infection Control management
• Antibiotic Stewardship for drug-resistant infections
• Multiorgan Dysfunction care
• Bronchopleural Fistula management (published research)

Non-Invasive Cardiology

Evidence-based cardiac assessment and care:

• Echocardiography Interpretation for heart function
• Cardiac Haemodynamics Evaluation
• ECG Interpretation and arrhythmia assessment
• Heart Failure Medical Management
• Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk control

Diabetes and Metabolic Conditions

Long-term blood sugar and metabolic care:

• Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes management
• HbA1c Monitoring and glycaemic optimisation
• Metabolic Syndrome Evaluation
• Obesity and Lifestyle Disease counselling

Respiratory and Pulmonary Conditions

Managing lung and breathing problems:

• Pneumonia and Chest Infections treatment
• COPD and Asthma management
• Emphysematous Bullae management (published research)
• COVID-19 and Post-COVID Care (media expert)
• Respiratory Failure and NIV support

Infectious Disease Management

Expert handling of complex infections:

• Dengue, Malaria, and Typhoid treatment
• MDR and XDR Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections (published research on Arbekacin)
• Tuberculosis diagnosis and management
• Fever of Unknown Origin evaluation

Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Conditions

Managing digestive and liver-related medical conditions:

• Liver Disease evaluation
• Gallbladder Complications including perforation management (published case)
• Acid Reflux, GERD, and Peptic Ulcer care
• Chyluria evaluation (published case report)

Thyroid and Endocrine Disorders

Hormone-related medical conditions:

• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism management
• Thyroid Nodule Evaluation and referral
• Adrenal and Pituitary Disorders initial assessment

Preventive Health and Lifestyle Medicine

Helping patients stay well before illness develops:

• Annual Health Screening and check-ups
• Adult Vaccination Counselling
• Diet, Lifestyle, and Exercise Guidance
• Palliative Care Principles in chronic illness

Professional Experience

Dr Dipankar Sarkar is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital (formerly Columbia Asia), Salt Lake
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital (AMRI), Dhakuria

He has previously served at:

• Consultant, Institute of Pulmocare and Research, Kolkata
• Consultant, Reliance Healthcare
• Consultant, National Daily Development Board

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from NRS Medical College, Kolkata
• MD Internal Medicine from University of Calcutta, Kolkata
• Diploma in Anaesthesiology (University Gold Medallist)

Professional Memberships

• Cardiological Society of India
• Association of Physicians of India (API)
• Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
• Electrographical Society of India
• Indian Academy of Echocardiography

Awards and Distinctions

• University Gold Medal in Diploma in Anaesthesiology
• Honours in Community Medicine
• Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing 2021, Asian Journal of Medicine and Health

Research and Publications

• "Transbronchial Decompression of Emphysematous Bullae" European Respiratory Journal, 2007
• "Endobronchial Sealing of Bronchopleural Fistula following Capnographic Detection"
• "Chyluria with Proteinuria: Filarial Origin?" Archives of Clinical Microbiology, 2012
• "Gall Bladder Perforation: A Rare Complication of a Common Disease" Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science, 2015
• "Arbekacin: A Ray of Hope to Fight MDR and XDR Gram-Negative Bacteria" Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 2020
• Authored chapter in Advanced Cardiac Life Support CME book, 3rd National Critical Care Conference
• Authored Basics of Mechanical Ventilation in NAPCON 2005 CME book
• Chapter in API Yearbook 2020 on Palliative Care
• Lung Malignancies co-authored in API Medical Update, 53rd API Conference

Why Consult Dr Dipankar Sarkar

Dr Dipankar Sarkar is one of Kolkata's most respected internal medicine and critical care specialists, with a Gold Medal in Anaesthesiology, multiple peer-reviewed publications in international journals, and a broad role as a trusted medical expert featured in national media including The Statesman, Times of India, and The Week. Patients at Manipal Hospital Salt Lake and Dhakuria value his thorough, calm, and patient-first approach to complex medical care.

Book an Appointment

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