Dr. Soumita Kar

Dr Soumita Kar is an experienced anaesthesiologist in Kolkata with 18 years of clinical expertise in perioperative care, surgical anaesthesia, and pain management. She is recognised for her proficiency in administering safe anaesthesia across various surgical specialties and ensuring optimal patient comfort during complex procedures.

Patients searching for an anaesthesia specialist in Mukundapur, reliable surgical anaesthesia in Kolkata, or expert perioperative care will find comprehensive, evidence-based management ensuring safety and comfort throughout the surgical journey.

Professional Experience

Dr Soumita Kar is currently associated with:

• Associate Consultant, NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur

Dr Kar has administered anaesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures at NH RTIICS, one of Eastern India's premier cardiac and multispecialty institutes. Her extensive experience spans cardiac anaesthesia, neurosurgical anaesthesia, orthopaedic anaesthesia, and critical care management.

She is registered with the West Bengal Medical Council (Registration No: 64165) since 2008.

Areas of Expertise

Surgical Anaesthesia in Kolkata

Dr Kar provides expert anaesthesia services across all surgical specialties:

• General Anaesthesia for major and minor surgeries
• Regional Anaesthesia including spinal, epidural, and combined spinal-epidural techniques
• Local Anaesthesia with sedation for minor procedures
• Monitored Anaesthesia Care (MAC) for diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Day Care Anaesthesia for ambulatory surgeries

Cardiac Anaesthesia

Expert anaesthesia for cardiac procedures:

• Cardiac Surgery Anaesthesia for CABG, valve replacement, and aortic surgery
• Off-Pump CABG Anaesthesia
• Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia for congenital heart disease
• Cardiac Catheterisation Anaesthesia
• Cardioversion and Pacemaker Implantation anaesthesia

Regional Anaesthesia and Nerve Blocks

Dr Soumita Kar performs advanced regional techniques:

• Spinal Anaesthesia for lower body surgeries
• Epidural Anaesthesia for thoracic, abdominal, and lower limb procedures
• Peripheral Nerve Blocks for upper and lower extremity surgery
• Brachial Plexus Block for upper limb procedures
• Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for abdominal surgery
• Fascia Iliaca Block for hip and thigh surgery

Obstetric Anaesthesia

Comprehensive care for pregnant patients:

• Caesarean Section Anaesthesia (spinal and epidural)
• Labour Analgesia for pain-free delivery
• High-Risk Obstetric Anaesthesia
• Emergency Obstetric Procedures
• Anaesthesia for Non-Obstetric Surgery in pregnancy

Paediatric Anaesthesia

Dr Kar provides anaesthesia for children:

• Paediatric Surgical Anaesthesia for all age groups
• Neonatal Anaesthesia
• Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia
• Paediatric Airway Management
• Sedation for diagnostic procedures in children

Orthopaedic Anaesthesia

Specialised anaesthesia for musculoskeletal procedures:

• Joint Replacement Anaesthesia for hip and knee surgery
• Spine Surgery Anaesthesia
• Trauma Surgery Anaesthesia
• Arthroscopy Anaesthesia
• Regional Techniques for upper and lower limb surgery

Airway Management

Advanced airway techniques:

• Difficult Airway Management
• Fibreoptic Intubation
• Video Laryngoscopy
• Emergency Airway Interventions
• Supraglottic Airway Device Placement

Critical Care and ICU Support

Dr Soumita Kar manages perioperative critical care:

• Post-Operative ICU Care
• Mechanical Ventilation Support
• Haemodynamic Monitoring and Stabilisation
• Sedation and Analgesia in ICU
• Emergency Resuscitation (ACLS protocols)

Pain Management

Acute and chronic pain services:

• Post-Operative Pain Management
• Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
• Epidural Analgesia for thoracic and abdominal surgery
• Multimodal Analgesia Protocols
• Chronic Pain Interventions

Anaesthesia for Specialised Procedures

Dr Kar provides anaesthesia for:

• Gastrointestinal Surgery including laparoscopic procedures
• Urological Surgery including TURP and nephrectomy
• ENT Surgery and airway procedures
• Ophthalmic Surgery
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Interventional Radiology Procedures

Geriatric Anaesthesia

Specialised care for elderly patients:

• Pre-Anaesthetic Risk Assessment in elderly
• Anaesthesia for Patients with Comorbidities
• Cognitive Protection Strategies
• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from University of North Bengal (2008)
• MD Anaesthesiology

Registration

• West Bengal Medical Council (Registration No: 64165, since 2008)

Why Consult Dr Soumita Kar

Dr Soumita Kar is an experienced anaesthesiologist in Kolkata with MD training and nearly two decades of expertise in cardiac anaesthesia, regional techniques, and perioperative care. Patients benefit from her comprehensive anaesthesia services at NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur.

Book an Appointment

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