Dr. Sisir Kumar Patra

Dr Sisir Kumar Patra is a Consultant Clinical Haematologist and Haemato-Oncologist in Kolkata with 20 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant blood disorders, haematological cancers, and bone marrow transplantation.

He holds a Fellowship in Clinical Haematology from Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata and a DNB in Clinical Haematology from Sahydri Superspeciality Hospital, Pune, and is one of the few haematologists in eastern India performing all three types of stem cell transplants including Autologous, Allogeneic, and Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation.

Patients seeking expert blood cancer treatment in Kolkata, trusted bone marrow transplant in Howrah, or advanced haematology care in Barasat will find Dr Patra practising across multiple Narayana Health locations in Kolkata and Howrah.

His expertise spans the full spectrum of clinical haematology including laboratory haematology, coagulation, HPLC, immunophenotyping, and cytogenetics.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Sisir Kumar Patra manages the complete range of benign and malignant haematological conditions through evidence-based clinical protocols with a dedicated subspecialty focus on bone marrow transplantation and haemato-oncology.

Blood Cancer Treatment in Kolkata

Dr Patra manages all categories of haematological malignancies through chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplantation:

• Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) intensive induction and consolidation chemotherapy
• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) paediatric and adult protocols
• Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia (APL) ATRA and arsenic-based regimens
• Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) TKI therapy and monitoring
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) targeted therapy and immunotherapy
• Hodgkin Lymphoma ABVD and escalated regimens
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma R-CHOP and novel agents across all subtypes
• Multiple Myeloma proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory agents, and daratumumab
• Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) hypomethylating agents and supportive care
• Myeloproliferative Neoplasms polycythaemia vera, essential thrombocythaemia, and myelofibrosis

Bone Marrow Transplantation in Howrah

Dr Patra performs all three types of stem cell transplantation at Narayana Health, one of the best stem cell transplant centres in eastern India:

• Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and selected solid tumours
• Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant for leukaemia, MDS, and aplastic anaemia
• Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplant for patients without matched sibling or unrelated donors
• Pre-Transplant Evaluation including HLA typing, organ function assessment, and infectious disease workup
• Post-Transplant Care including GVHD management, infection surveillance, and engraftment monitoring
• Donor Search and Coordination for unrelated donor transplants

Aplastic Anaemia and Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes in West Bengal

• Aplastic Anaemia immunosuppressive therapy and stem cell transplantation
• Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes including Fanconi anaemia and Diamond-Blackfan anaemia
• Myelofibrosis JAK inhibitor therapy and transplantation evaluation
• Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy for diagnosis and staging

Anaemia and Red Cell Disorders in Mukundapur

Dr Patra manages the full spectrum of anaemia and red cell disorders with laboratory haematology expertise including HPLC:

• Iron Deficiency Anaemia evaluation and intravenous iron therapy
• Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency Anaemia
• Haemolytic Anaemia including autoimmune and microangiopathic types
• Anaemia of Chronic Disease and Renal Anaemia erythropoietin and supportive management
• Sideroblastic Anaemia
• Refractory Anaemia in MDS context
• High Red Blood Cell Count polycythaemia evaluation and management

Thalassemia and Inherited Blood Disorders in Barasat

• Thalassemia Major and Intermedia transfusion and iron chelation therapy
• Thalassemia Minor counselling and family screening
• Sickle Cell Disease hydroxyurea therapy and crisis management
• Hereditary Spherocytosis diagnosis and management
• G6PD Deficiency evaluation and counselling
• Iron Chelation Therapy for transfusion-dependent patients

Bleeding and Clotting Disorders in Shibpur

Dr Patra manages complex coagulation disorders with laboratory haematology expertise in coagulation profiling:

• Haemophilia A and B factor replacement therapy and surgical haemostasis
• Von Willebrand Disease diagnosis and treatment
• Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) steroids, IVIg, and second-line agents
• Thrombocytopenia evaluation and management
• Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) acute management
• Thrombophilia Workup for recurrent clots and pregnancy loss
• Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism anticoagulation management
• Coagulation Disorders in Surgery perioperative haematology support

Laboratory Haematology and Diagnostic Services

Dr Patra has dedicated expertise in laboratory haematology from his MD in Pathology at Calcutta National Medical College:

• Peripheral Blood Smear Interpretation
• Bone Marrow Aspiration and Trephine Biopsy
• Flow Cytometry and Immunophenotyping for leukaemia and lymphoma
• HPLC for Haemoglobin Variants including thalassemia and sickle cell diagnosis
• Cytogenetic Testing FISH and conventional karyotype coordination
• Molecular Testing BCR-ABL, JAK2, FLT3, NPM1 and other markers
• Coagulation Profile Interpretation including factor assays and inhibitor screens

Haematology in Special Populations

• Paediatric Haematology leukaemia, thalassemia, and bone marrow failure in children
• Geriatric Haematology age-appropriate chemotherapy and supportive care
• Haematological Problems in Pregnancy thrombocytopenia, VTE, and haemoglobinopathies
• Post-Transplant Haematological Care engraftment monitoring and GVHD management
• Immunodeficiency Disorders primary and secondary immune deficiency management

Supportive Haematology Care

• Blood and Platelet Transfusion Therapy including exchange transfusion
• Growth Factor Support G-CSF and erythropoietin for cytopenias
• Infection Prevention in immunocompromised and post-transplant patients
• Transfusion Medicine blood component therapy and transfusion reactions

Qualifications

• MBBS from Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata (2006)
• MD Pathology from Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata (2011)
• Fellowship in Clinical Haematology from Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata (2017)
• DNB Clinical Haematology from Sahydri Superspeciality Hospital, Pune (2020)

Dr Patra holds active medical council registration with the West Bengal Medical Council (Reg. No. 62196, 2006), supporting his current practice as a clinical haematologist in Kolkata.

Research and Publications

Dr Sisir Kumar Patra has 5 peer-reviewed publications with 19 citations on ResearchGate, covering rare and complex haematological presentations including multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and infectious complications in haematology patients:

• Disseminated Cryptococcosis in an Apparently Immunocompetent Patient Presenting with Primary Intraventricular Haemorrhage, BMJ Case Reports, October 2015
• Myeloma-Associated Systemic Amyloidosis Masquerading as NASH-Associated Cirrhosis and Diabetic Microvascular Complications, Oxford Medical Case Reports, April 2015
• A Rare Case of Multiple Myeloma Presented with Pancytopaenia in a Patient of HIV at Very Early Age, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, March 2015
• Pure Motor Axonal Neuropathy, Organomegaly, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, M Protein, Skin Changes, Multiple Plasmacytomas and Acute Interstitial Nephritis in Osteolytic Myeloma: Beyond POEMS, Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, September 2014
• An Unusual Cause of Breast Lump: Isolated Tuberculosis of the Breast, The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, May 2014

His Narayana Health blog contributions include:

• Common Myths About Bone Marrow Donation and Transplantation, Narayana Health Blog, February 2026
• Advancements in Thalassemia Treatment, Narayana Health Blog, June 2025
• Blood Cancer: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment, Narayana Health Blog, February 2025
• Low MCHC: Blood Test Results, Symptoms, and More, Narayana Health Blog, July 2024
• High Red Blood Cell Count: Symptoms, Meaning, Causes, Narayana Health Blog, June 2024

Hospital Affiliations in Kolkata

Current Practice

• Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur, Kolkata as Consultant Clinical Haematology — Consultation Fee: ₹1200
• Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Andul Road, Kolkata as Consultant Clinical Haematology — Consultation Fee: ₹1200
• Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Barasat, Kolkata as Consultant Clinical Haematology — Consultation Fee: ₹1200
• GD Hospital and Diabetes Institute, Bowbazar, Kolkata as Consultant Clinical Haematology — Consultation Fee: ₹1200
• NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur, Kolkata as Consultant Clinical Haematology

Past Experience

• Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata as Fellow in Clinical Haematology
• Saroj Gupta Cancer Center and Research Institute, Thakurani, Kolkata as Senior Resident, Clinical Haematology (2014)
• Sahydri Superspeciality Hospital, Pune as Registrar
• Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER), Kolkata as House Staff, Cardiology (2006)
• Woodlands Hospital, Kolkata as Consultant

About Narayana Health, Kolkata

Narayana Health is one of India's largest healthcare networks. Dr Sisir Kumar Patra practises across four Narayana Health locations in Kolkata and Howrah including NH RTIICS Mukundapur, Narayana Shibpur, Narayana Andul Road, and Narayana Barasat, making specialist haematology and bone marrow transplant care accessible across eastern India.

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