Dr. Pallab Chatterjee

Dr Pallab Chatterjee is a senior consultant paediatrician, neonatologist, and paediatric pulmonologist in Kolkata with 32 years of experience in paediatric pulmonology, neonatal care, asthma, allergy, and fiberoptic bronchoscopy in children, currently practising at Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Fortis Hospital Anandapur, and Suraksha Clinic Salt Lake.

He is a pioneer in Eastern India, being the first paediatrician to perform fiberoptic bronchoscopy in children, with advanced training at the Institute of Child Health, Chennai, and under Dr Robert Wood at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, USA.

He consults in English, Bengali, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Paediatric Pulmonology

Children with respiratory conditions and lung disorders are managed by Dr Pallab with specialist paediatric pulmonology expertise developed through training at premier national and international institutions:

• Childhood asthma management
• Lung infection treatment
• Fiberoptic bronchoscopy in children
• Chronic cough evaluation
• Paediatric respiratory allergy

Neonatology and Newborn Care

Newborns including preterm and critically ill infants are managed by Dr Chatterjee with structured neonatal intensive care expertise:

• Preterm newborn care
• Neonatal jaundice and phototherapy
• Low birth weight infant management
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Newborn critical care support

Paediatric Allergy and Asthma

Children with allergic conditions and asthma are assessed and managed by Dr Pallab with evidence-based allergy and respiratory management protocols:

• Asthma diagnosis and control
• Allergic rhinitis management
• Atopic condition assessment
• Allergy testing in children
• Inhaler therapy optimisation

Paediatric Sleep Medicine

Children with sleep disorders and sleep-disordered breathing are evaluated and managed by Dr Chatterjee with specialist paediatric sleep medicine expertise:

• Paediatric sleep disorder assessment
• Sleep-disordered breathing evaluation
• Obstructive sleep apnoea in children
• Sleep study interpretation
• Sleep hygiene and management guidance

General Paediatrics and Developmental Assessment

Children presenting with general paediatric conditions and developmental concerns are managed by Dr Pallab Chatterjee with comprehensive clinical evaluation:

• Developmental milestone assessment
• Behavioural change evaluation
• Febrile seizure management
• Childhood infection treatment
• Growth monitoring and nutrition counselling

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Pallab Chatterjee currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake, Kolkata, Senior Consultant
• Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata, Consultant
• Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics, Salt Lake 2, Kolkata, Consultant

Academic and Leadership Contributions

• Pioneer in Eastern India, first paediatrician to perform fiberoptic bronchoscopy in children
• Founder Member, National Respiratory Chapter of Paediatric Pulmonology
• Secretary, West Bengal Chapter of Paediatric Pulmonology
• Secretary, West Bengal Academy of Paediatrics (2018 to 2019)
• Member, Advisory Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation Practices, IAP (2018 and 2019)
• Member, Executive Committee, Indian Academy of Paediatrics (2020)
• Chairperson, CMIC 2021 to 2022
• Organising Secretary, CMICON, Kolkata (2006 and 2018)
• Part of the core group responsible for development of the IAP Paediatric Software
• Regular faculty at national conferences including Pedicon and Respicon
• Authored chapters in IAP Textbook of Paediatrics, IAP Textbook of Tropical Paediatrics, and PG Textbook of Paediatrics

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Calcutta University (1994)
• MD Paediatrics, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
• DNB Paediatrics, National Board of Examinations
• Fellowship of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Neonatology (FIAP)
• European Diploma in Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care
• Diplomate of Paediatric Pulmonology
• Diploma in Paediatric Sleep Medicine
• Advanced training in Paediatric Pulmonology, Institute of Child Health, Chennai
• Training in Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy under Dr Robert Wood, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, USA

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics
• European Diplomate of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
• National Respiratory Chapter of Paediatric Pulmonology, Founder Member
• West Bengal Chapter of Paediatric Pulmonology
• Indian Medical Association

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