Dr. Swastik Purkait

Dr Swastik Purkait is a highly experienced Nephrologist in Kolkata with 17 years of experience in managing kidney diseases, dialysis care, and renal transplant medicine. He is recognised for his expertise in chronic kidney disease management, acute kidney injury treatment, and comprehensive nephrology care.

Patients searching for a kidney specialist in Barasat, reliable dialysis doctor in Kolkata, or expert kidney transplant care will find thorough, evidence-based treatment for all renal conditions. Dr Purkait combines advanced diagnostic skills with patient-centred management for optimal kidney health outcomes.

Professional Experience

Dr Swastik Purkait is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Barasat
• Consultant, Mitali Memorial Polyclinic, Kalyani

He has previously served as Consultant in ILS Hospital.

Areas of Expertise

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management in Kolkata

Dr Purkait provides comprehensive CKD care:

• CKD Staging and Monitoring
• Dietary and Lifestyle Counselling for kidney health
• Blood Pressure Control in renal patients
• Anaemia Management in CKD
• Mineral and Bone Disorder Management
• Progression Slowing Strategies
• Pre-Dialysis Counselling and Planning

Dialysis Care in Kolkata

Expert dialysis management:

• Haemodialysis Initiation and Monitoring
• Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD/APD) Management
• Dialysis Access Creation Guidance including AV fistula planning
• Dialysis Adequacy Assessment
• Dialysis Complication Management
• Emergency Dialysis for acute indications

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Management

Dr Swastik Purkait manages acute renal emergencies:

• AKI Evaluation and Treatment
• Sepsis-Related Kidney Injury Care
• Drug-Induced Nephrotoxicity Management
• Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Prevention
• Post-Surgical AKI Care
• ICU Nephrology Consultations

Kidney Transplant Medicine

Comprehensive transplant nephrology care:

• Pre-Transplant Evaluation and Workup
• Living and Deceased Donor Assessment
• Post-Transplant Immunosuppression Management
• Transplant Rejection Monitoring and Treatment
• Long-Term Transplant Follow-Up
• Transplant Complication Management

Glomerular Diseases

Dr Purkait manages primary and secondary glomerular conditions:

• Nephrotic Syndrome Management
• Nephritic Syndrome Evaluation
• IgA Nephropathy Treatment
• Membranous Nephropathy Care
• Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Management
• Lupus Nephritis Treatment
• Kidney Biopsy Interpretation and Follow-Up

Diabetic Kidney Disease

Expert management for diabetes-related kidney conditions:

• Diabetic Nephropathy Screening and Prevention
• Proteinuria Reduction Strategies
• Glycemic Control Optimisation in CKD patients
• SGLT2 Inhibitor Therapy for kidney protection
• Combined Diabetes and CKD Management

Hypertensive Kidney Disease

Dr Swastik Purkait provides care for hypertension-related renal conditions:

• Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis Management
• Resistant Hypertension Evaluation for secondary renal causes
• Renal Artery Stenosis Assessment
• Blood Pressure Optimisation in kidney disease

Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders

Comprehensive metabolic management:

• Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia Correction
• Hypokalaemia and Hyperkalaemia Management
• Metabolic Acidosis Treatment
• Calcium and Phosphorus Imbalance Care
• Complex Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Dr Purkait manages inherited kidney conditions:

• ADPKD Monitoring and Treatment
• Cyst Complication Management
• Family Screening and Genetic Counselling Referral
• Tolvaptan Therapy Evaluation

Urinary Tract Infections in Renal Patients

Specialised UTI care for kidney patients:

• Recurrent UTI Evaluation
• Complicated UTI Management in CKD
• Pyelonephritis Treatment
• UTI Prevention Strategies in transplant patients

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Calcutta Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata (2009)
• MD Internal Medicine from Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata (2015)
• DM Nephrology from IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata (2019)

Registration

• West Bengal Medical Council (Registration No: 65981, since 2010)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Nephrology
• Indian Society of Organ Transplantation

Why Consult Dr Swastik Purkait

Dr Swastik Purkait is among the most qualified nephrologists in Kolkata with DM Nephrology from IPGMER SSKM Hospital and 17 years of clinical expertise. Patients benefit from his comprehensive kidney care including dialysis and transplant medicine at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital Barasat and Mitali Memorial Polyclinic Kalyani.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Swastik Purkait, nephrologist in Kolkata, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital Barasat or Mitali Memorial Polyclinic Kalyani.