About Me

• Dr. Ritam Chakraborty is a renowned consultant specialist in the Department of Pulmonology at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Kolkata, with an experience of 12+ years in the field. Dr. Chakraborty completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Calcutta National Medical College, along with honours in Physiology, followed by a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pulmonary Medicine from the Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research and Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital (IPGMER and SSKMH), Kolkata. He later obtained a Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Respiratory Medicine from the National Board of Examination (NBE) and broadened his expertise by earning a fellowship from the NBE in Critical Medicine after undergoing advanced training in Critical Care. He subsequently obtained a European Diplomate in Respiratory Medicine (EDARM) from the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and other advanced certifications in Interventional Pulmonology, such as Bronchoscopy, Medical Thoracoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), further enhancing his qualifications and expertise in the field. He is the foremost Pulmonology Doctor in Kolkata. • Dr. Chakraborty is proficient in the areas of Interventional Pulmonology and providing Respiratory Critical Care interventions, equipping him to address severe cases of respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPS), bronchitis, interstitial lung diseases, and tuberculosis. His clinical acumen, especially in carrying out accurate diagnoses and a patient-centric approach, is well-recognised by his patients, reflecting high levels of satisfaction with his treatment and care. Dr. Chakraborty's professional excellence is backed by a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest breakthroughs in the field of Pulmonology. Being a member of prestigious societies such as the Indian Chest Society (ICS), the European Respiratory Society (ERS), the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), and the Association of Chest Physicians (ACP), West Bengal, he actively participates in many prestigious conferences and workshops and learns from other experts in the field. • Dr. Chakraborty's expertise in Pulmonology has been acknowledged since his academic days, where he excelled by securing the top position in his MD exit examinations, being awarded the university gold medal by the esteemed state governor, and being among the top 10 candidates in the European Diplomate examination. He has also contributed as an author, drafting chapters related to the topic in a couple of textbooks. Moreover, Dr. Chakraborty has published several articles in many peer-reviewed journals, both national and international, and has been an invited speaker and faculty member at many state and national conferences. His oratory skills have also garnered immense praise from his peers, winning first prize in free paper presentations held at the annual conference of ACP, West Bengal. Dr. Chakraborty is fluent in the languages of English, Hindi, and Bengali, fostering effective communication and developing positive relationships with patients, portraying him as a compassionate and skilled pulmonologist who greatly values his patients.