Dr. Pooja Banerjee is a distinguished Nephrologist with over 12 years of dedicated experience in the field of kidney health and treatment. She is based in Kolkata, West Bengal, and has built a reputable career providing exceptional care and expertise to her patients. Dr. Banerjee holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree, and she has earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) with distinction, being a Gold Medalist in her program. Additionally, she is a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), which further highlights her commitment to excellence in the medical field.
Fluent in multiple languages including English, Hindi, and Bengali, Dr. Banerjee ensures effective communication with her diverse patient base. Her holistic approach to nephrology emphasizes personalized care, early diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. With a strong emphasis on patient education, she works diligently to empower her patients to understand their conditions and participate actively in their healthcare decisions.
As a part of the Apollo network, Dr. Pooja Banerjee is dedicated to implementing the latest advancements in nephrology practices, ensuring her patients receive state-of-the-art medical care. Whether dealing with chronic kidney diseases, hypertension-related issues, or other renal disorders, her compassionate demeanor and unwavering professionalism make her a trusted choice for individuals seeking kidney care in the region. Dr. Banerjee is not just a doctor but a partner in health, committed to enhancing the quality of life of her patients through expert nephrological care.
- Consultant in Renal Medicine and Transplant, St George’s Hospital London, UK, 2023
- South London Deanery Trainee in Guy’s and St. Thomas’s Hospital London (2020-2021), Kidney and Simultaneous kidney pancreas Transplant centre.
- Senior trainee in St Helier’s Hospital, London, Regional Vasculitis Referral Centre and ISN Interventional Nephrology training centre. (2021 -2022)
- Senior Nephrology trainee, St George’s Hospital, Renal and Transplant unit. (2022)
- Clinical fellow in Transplant and Nephrology in Imperial College, Hammersmith Hospital. (2019-2020)
- Clinical Fellow in Transplant and Nephrology in St. George’s Hospital London (2018-2019)
- MRCP UK London in 2019, Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) Nephrology 2020
Special interest
- Peritoneal dialysis and home therapy, thus allowing patients to have dialysis in safe and comfortable home environment
- Advanced kidney care including supportive care, dialysis, and kidney transplant (deceased, live donor, shared pool)
- Interventional Nephrology including complex dialysis lines, kidney biopsies, percutaneous PD catheter insertion and access issues
- Management of glomerulonephritis and vasculitis with great insight into renal histopathology
Memberships
- Member of Royal College of Physicians
- Member of Indian society of Nephrology
- International Society of Nephrology
- American Society of Nephrology
Awards & Achievements
- UKKW 2023:
a. Safety and risk factors for complications of kidney biopsy in a large cohort
b. Outcomes of early PD catheter re insertion in PD peritonitis.
- ISPD 2022: Poster presentation on “Outcomes of early PD catheter re insertion in PD peritonitis”. Also, in EURO PD 2023
- National winner for oral presentation on Electrocardiographic differences between ischemic and non-ischemic left ventricular dysfunction In APICON 2018
- National winner for poster presentation on ' A rare case report of coexistence of Gitelman syndrome with celiac disease.' in APICON 2018
Research & Publications
- Dr Pooja Banerjee is an accomplished Nephrologist in Apollo Multispecialty hospital, Kolkata. She has considerable international work experience in most prestigious kidney and transplant centres in UK. Dr Banerjee is committed to high quality patient care and her aim is to give patients with kidney failure a better quality of life through holistic, comprehensive care plan by shared decision making.
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