Dr. Sandip Pal

Dr Sandip Pal is a highly distinguished and exceptionally skilled medical professional, bringing 24 years of vast clinical experience to the highly specialised field of medical gastroenterology, hepatology, and advanced interventional endoscopy.

He currently serves as a Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist at the premier NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS) in Mukundapur, Kolkata.

Backed by a phenomenal academic foundation, he holds an MD in General Medicine and a highly prestigious DM in Gastroenterology from the globally renowned Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, where he also served as an Assistant Professor.

He is universally recognised for his authoritative clinical approach toward executing highly complex interventional procedures including ERCP, Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), and Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG).

Dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based digestive care while successfully managing severe liver cirrhosis and pancreatic diseases, he consults fluently in English, Hindi, and Bengali.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Sandip Pal provides highly precise, patient-centric medical interventions for individuals battling severe gastrointestinal disorders, complex liver diseases, and debilitating pancreatic conditions across Kolkata.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

Patients suffering from severe acid reflux (GERD), unexplained stomach pain, chronic ulcers, or complex gastrointestinal bleeding demand elite, highly accurate diagnostic execution. Dr Sandip provides authoritative digestive care:

• Advanced Diagnostic Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
• Precision GI Manometry and motility studies
• Comprehensive management of Nocturnal GERD and chronic acidity

Advanced Interventional Endoscopy

Individuals battling severe swallowing difficulties (achalasia), large bile duct stones, or complex early-stage GI tumours require deeply empathetic and precise medical intervention. Dr Sandip offers expert endoscopic management:

• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for bile duct clearance
• Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) for accurate GI tumour staging and biopsies
• Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) and Third Space Endoscopy

Hepatology and Liver Disease

Patients diagnosed with progressive Fatty Liver Disease, severe Liver Cirrhosis, or life-threatening Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Liver Cancer) demand highly decisive, life-saving medical intervention. Dr Sandip provides elite hepatology care:

• Advanced medical management of Alcohol-related Liver Failure and Cirrhosis
• Comprehensive Liver Transplant Evaluation and post-transplant care
• Targeted therapy and management for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Bariatric Endoscopy and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Individuals struggling with severe obesity, chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), or painful Acute/Chronic Pancreatitis require highly specialised medical oversight. Dr Sandip is an expert in holistic gastroenterology:

• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) for highly effective, non-surgical weight loss
• Evidence-based medical management of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
• Expert care for Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Sandip Pal's academic qualifications include:

• MBBS from Silchar Medical College, Silchar (2002)
• MD General Medicine from Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh (2006)
• DM Gastroenterology from Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore (2012)

His DM in Gastroenterology from CMC Vellore is among the most prestigious postgraduate qualifications in the field. CMC Vellore is nationally recognised as a centre of excellence in gastroenterology training.

Dr Pal holds active medical council registrations across three states, reflecting his wide clinical footprint. He is registered with the Assam Medical Council (Reg. No. 15925, 2002), the Tamil Nadu Medical Council (Reg. No. 87660, 2009), and the West Bengal Medical Council (Reg. No. 77406, 2017).

His West Bengal registration supports his current practice as a gastroenterologist in Kolkata.

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Sandip Pal has received multiple competitive recognitions for research and academic excellence:

• Young Investigator Award, ISGCON 2011
• South Zone Winner, Torrent Young Scholar Award (TYSA), Chennai, 2012
• Best Reviewer, National Conference 2012
• Travel Fellowship Award, 2011
• 4th Prize in Paper Presentation, 2011

Professional Memberships

Dr Sandip Pal holds the following council registrations and society memberships:

• Life Member, Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
• Member, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
• Member, West Bengal Chapter of Indian Society of Gastroenterology (WBCISG)
• Member, American College of Gastroenterology
• Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)

Hospital Affiliations in Kolkata

Current Practice

Dr Sandip Pal currently practises as a Consultant Interventional Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at:

• NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur, Kolkata

Past Experience

Prior to his current role, Dr Pal has worked as a Consultant Gastroenterologist across multiple reputed institutions:

• Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur, Kolkata
• Brahmananda Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata
• Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Jessore Road, Kolkata
• Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Howrah, Kolkata
• Rabindranath Tagore Surgical Centre, Santoshpur, Kolkata
• Neotia Hospital, Siliguri, West Bengal
• Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore — Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology

Medical Research and Publications

Dr Sandip Pal is an exceptionally active clinical researcher with highly impactful peer-reviewed publications across top indexed medical journals. By actively researching and publishing, he ensures his clinical practice remains at the absolute cutting edge of global gastroenterology. His notable, fully-detailed research works include:

• Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection of Proximal Ascending Colonic Intramucosal Carcinoma using the FTRD Device" (2024)
• Gastrointestinal Subepithelial Lesions: A Review" co-authored with Hodgar, D. Published in the Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
• Correlation of Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient Level With Clinical and Endoscopic Parameters in Decompensated Chronic Liver Disease
• Posterior Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) First Approach vs. Standard Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Patients with Resectable Periampullary Cancers
• Efficacy and safety of dexlansoprazole: a comprehensive review

Furthermore, Dr Pal is highly dedicated to patient education and frequently authors clinical blogs on Narayana Health, including:

• Fatty Liver Disease: Early Warning Signs and Treatment Options (April 2026)
• Throwing Up Yellow Bile: Causes, Prevention and Treatment (November 2023)
• Grade 1 Fatty Liver: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment Options (August 2023)

About Narayana Health, Kolkata

Narayana Health is one of India's most trusted hospital networks. Its NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur, Kolkata is a nationally recognised destination for gastroenterology, interventional endoscopy, and hepatology in Kolkata.

The hospital offers dedicated gastro sciences infrastructure, advanced endoscopy suites, and integrated critical care support.

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