Dr. Smartya Pulai
Nephrologist in Kolkata
MBBS, MD General Medicine , DM Nephrology
13+ Years
Experience
96% Recommended
(97 Ratings)
13+
Experience
(Years)
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Dr Smartya Pulai is a Consultant in Nephrology and Kidney Transplant at Manipal Hospitals, Salt Lake, Kolkata, with 13 years of experience in nephrology, renal transplantation, and kidney disease management across multiple Manipal Hospitals units in Kolkata.
He has provided care to over 65,000 outpatients, supervised more than 100 renal transplant procedures, and is the founder of the mobile application Know Your Kidney, designed to improve awareness of kidney disease among the general population.
He consults in English, Hindi, and Bengali.
Area of Expertise
Renal Transplant
Patients requiring kidney transplantation are managed with comprehensive pre-transplant evaluation, transplant supervision, and post-transplant care:
- Renal transplant supervision
- Pre-transplant workup
- Post-transplant monitoring
- Transplant complication management
- Immunosuppression protocol management
Glomerular and Genetic Kidney Disease
Patients with glomerular disorders and inherited kidney conditions are assessed and managed with targeted diagnostic and therapeutic protocols:
- Glomerular disease management
- Genetic kidney disease including COL4A variants
- Nephrotic syndrome management
- Renal biopsy and interpretation
- Rare kidney disease diagnosis
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Patients with diabetes-related kidney complications are managed with evidence-based nephrology care including differentiation from non-diabetic kidney disease:
- Diabetic kidney disease management
- Non-diabetic kidney disease assessment
- Proteinuria and kidney function monitoring
- Renal biopsy-guided diagnosis
- Cardiorenal syndrome management
Haemodialysis and Renal Replacement Therapy
Patients with end-stage kidney disease requiring renal replacement therapy are managed with haemodialysis and related interventional nephrology procedures:
- Haemodialysis initiation and management
- Interventional nephrology procedures
- Vascular access management
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Dialysis in COVID-19 and critically ill patients
Acute Kidney Injury and Critical Care Nephrology
Patients with acute kidney injury and nephrology-related critical illness are managed with intensive nephrology support:
- Acute kidney injury management
- Acute kidney disease and CKD progression
- Critical care nephrology
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Long-term outcome monitoring in AKI
Chronic Kidney Disease
Patients with progressive chronic kidney disease are managed with structured nephrology follow-up and kidney protection strategies:
- CKD staging and management
- Kidney function preservation
- Anaemia and mineral bone disease management
- Hypertension in CKD
- CKD progression retardation
Credentials and Qualifications
- MBBS, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata (2013)
- MD General Medicine, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata (2017)
- DM Nephrology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata (2020)
- ESENeph, European Society of Nephrology, Royal College of Physicians, UK
- MRCP Part I and Part II written, Royal College of Physicians, UK
- Medical Registration, West Bengal Medical Council, No. 69705 (2013)
Dr Pulai is a member of the International Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, and the Royal College of Physicians, UK.
Experience and Affiliations
Current
- Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake, Kolkata
- Manipal Hospital, Broadway, Kolkata
- Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata
- Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, Kolkata
- Manipal Hospitals, EM Bypass, Kolkata
- Assistant Professor, Department of Nephrology, KPC Medical College, Kolkata
Previous
- Belle Vue Clinic, Kolkata
- Purman Nursing Home, Kolkata
Publications
- "Prevalence of Non-Diabetic Kidney Disease and the Inability of Clinical Predictors to Differentiate it from Diabetic Kidney Disease: Results from a Prospectively Performed Renal Biopsy Study", BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care, 2020
- "High Incidence of COL4A Gene Variants among a Cohort of Children with Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome from Eastern India", Kidney International Reports, 2022
- "COVID-19 in Haemodialysis: A Prospective Observational Single-Centre Study from Eastern India", Indian Journal of Nephrology, 2022
- "Clinical and Urine Scoring in Assessing the Long-Term Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury and Acute Kidney Disease with Risk of Progression to Chronic Kidney Disease", Indian Journal of Kidney Diseases, 2022
Awards and Academic Contributions
- Winner, Zonal Round, 5th Nephrology TYSA 2019-20, Mumbai, 2020
- State Representative, ISN East Zone
- Faculty Member, ISOT National Conference, 2023
- Faculty Member, ISNEZON, 2024
- Organising Secretary, HOPECON, two consecutive years
- Poster presentation, East Zonal Nephrology Conference, 2019
- Poster presentation, 50th Annual Conference of ISN, 2019
- Participant, 2nd Interventional Nephrology Course, Singapore General Hospital, 2018
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Dr. Smartya Pulai's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Smartya Pulai performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Nephrology
Registration Details
- West Bengal Medical Council - Registration No. (69705)
Education & Achievements
- Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata (MBBS)
- Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata (MD General Medicine )
- Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (DM Nephrology )
Awards & Recognitions
- State Representative in the ISN East Zone
- Winner in the Zonal Round of 5th Nephrology TYSA (2019)
Published Papers
- Basu, M., Pulai, S., Neogi, S., Banerjee, M., Bhattacharyya, N. P., Sengupta, S., Mukhopadhyay, P., Ray Chaudhury, A., & Ghosh, S. (2022). Prevalence of non-diabetic kidney disease and inability of clinical predictors to differentiate it from diabetic kidney disease: results from a prospectively performed renal biopsy study. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, 10(6), e003058.
- Chaudhury, A. R., Pulai, S., Gupta, S. D., Kumar, A., Nanda, A., Anwer, J., Chakrabarty, A., Goswami, M., Bhuinya, A., Naskar, S., Pal, S., Bhattacharya, K., Pal, A., Sircar, D., Sen, D., Mukhopadhyay, P., & Pandey, R. (2022). COVID-19 in hemodialysis: A prospective, observational, single-center data from eastern India. Indian Journal of Nephrology, 32(1), 90–91.
- Europe PMC. Europe PMC [Internet]. Europepmc.org. 2016 [cited 2025 Mar 22].
Memberships
- Royal College of Physician
- International Society of Nephrology
- Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
Work Experience
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital (Formerly AMRI), Salt Lake
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital (formerly AMRI), Broadway
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital (formerly AMRI), Mukundapur
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital (AMRI), Dhakuria
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital (Formerly Medica Superspecialty Hospital), EM Bypass
- Consultant - Belle Vue Clinic
- Consultant - Purman Nursing Home
Hospitals Dr. Smartya Pulai is Associated with (5)
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Manipal Hospital (Formerly AMRI), Mukundapur
4.3/5(98 Ratings)
230, Pano Rd, behind Metro Cash n Carry
Patient Ratings & Reviews for Dr. Smartya Pulai
96%
Based on 97 ratings
Write a ReviewWe searched for a nephrologist in Kolkata after my father's creatinine levels increased significantly. Dr. Smartya Pulai provided a detailed consultation and explained the treatment options clearly. The kidney specialist was highly knowledgeable and supportive throughout.
My mother has been receiving treatment for kidney disease under Dr. Smartya Pulai. He explains every report clearly and ensures that we understand the treatment plan. His approach is both professional and reassuring.
Pregnancy में मुझे हाई ब्लड प्रेशर हो गया और डॉक्टर ने बताया कि मेरी किडनी भी प्रभावित हो सकती है। Dr. Pulai ने ना सिर्फ सही समय पर diagnosis किया बल्कि मुझे हाई-रिस्क प्रेगनेंसी के लिए गाइड किया। आज मेरा बेटा और मैं दोनों healthy हैं। उनके बिना शायद ये possible नहीं होता।
Dr. Pulai managed my father’s high creatinine with ease..
डॉ. स्मार्त्य ने मेरे भाई की किडनी ट्रांसप्लांट के लिए बहुत मदद की। उन्होंने पूरी प्रक्रिया समझाई और हर स्टेप पर हमारे साथ रहे। उनके dedication और expertise की वजह से ट्रांसप्लांट सफल हुआ। आज मेरे भाई की ज़िंदगी normal हो चुकी है। वो सिर्फ डॉक्टर नहीं, हमारे परिवार के guide बन गए हैं।
FAQs about Dr. Smartya Pulai
Dr. Smartya Pulai specialises in Nephrology.
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Dr. Smartya Pulai has 13 years of experience in Nephrology.
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Mon - Sat
10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
The Consultation Fee of Doctor Smartya Pulai is ₹1500. A one-time registration fee may also apply for first-time visits.
Dr. Smartya Pulai's qualifications are: MBBS, MD General Medicine, DM Nephrology.
There are 97% ratings and 96% recommendation for Dr. Smartya Pulai based on the patient's feedback.
Dr Smartya Pulai diagnoses and manages a wide range of kidney disorders, including chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hypertension-related kidney damage, diabetic kidney disease, electrolyte imbalances, and other complex renal conditions.
Yes, Dr Smartya Pulai specialises in kidney transplantation and provides comprehensive care for patients undergoing transplant evaluation, pre-transplant preparation, and long-term post-transplant monitoring and management.
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