Dr Abhijit Chanda

Dr. Abhijit Chanda is a highly respected Endocrinologist with over 25 years of experience in managing complex endocrine and metabolic disorders. With advanced training in Endocrinology and a strong academic background, he is known for precise diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate patient care. His practice integrates preventive strategies, lifestyle modification, and advanced therapies to ensure long-term health outcomes. He has also played a significant role in mentoring young doctors and contributing to endocrine research.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – 1992
• MD (General Medicine) – 1997
• DM (Endocrinology) – 2000
• DNB (Endocrinology) – 2002

Professional Experience:

• Senior Consultant – Diabetes & Endocrinology
  Manipal Hospitals, E.M. Bypass, Kolkata
• Extensive experience in clinical endocrinology, diabetes care, and medical education

Professional Memberships:

• Life member of the Endocrinological Society of India (Membership No. 511/01).
• Life member of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (Membership No. ACAD 2000 200 215).
• Member of the Indian Academy of Paediatricians, West Bengal branch.
• Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Awards and Achievements:

• Attended the Annual Meeting of APICON (Association of Physicians of India Conference), West Bengal Chapter, in July 1996, held in Calcutta, India.
• Attended APICON (Association of Physicians of India Conference), West Bengal Chapter, in December 1996, held in.
• Attended workshop on Management of Diabetes Mellitus with special reference to newer drugs held in PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, in February 2000.
• Attended the Symposium on Diagnosis and Management of Short Stature held in New Delhi in September 2000.
• Attended the Annual National Meeting of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India in 2000 in Mumbai, India.
• Attended the 22nd Annual Meeting of APICON (Association of Physicians of India Conference), Uttar Pradesh Chapter, in November 2000, held in Saharanpur, India.
• Attended the 30th Annual Conference of ESI (Endocrinological Society of India) in December 2000, held in Chennai, India.
• Attended CME on Diabetes and Hypertension in Ropar, Punjab, India, in February 2001.
• Attended the 32nd Annual Conference of ESI (Endocrinological Society of India) in December 2002, held in Kolkata, India.
• Attended workshop on Epidemiological Study in Diabetes Mellitus conducted by Steno Diabetes Centre, Denmark, held in February 2003 in Mumbai, India.

Publications:

• Muralidharan R, Chanda A, Dash RJ. Cardiovascular Autonomic Function in Diabetes Mellitus: Effect of Glycaemic control. Diab Res & Clin Pract Vol 50 (Suppl) 2000, S272.
• Chanda A, Dash RJ. Endocrine Emergencies. Medicine Update UPICON-2000, 394-403.
• Maji D, Chanda A. Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy. In Diabetes Update (Ed. Shah S), 264-278, 2001.
• Bhansali A, Banerjee A, Chanda A, et al. Radiation induced brain disorders: A clinical Spectrum. Australasian Radiology. 48(3):339-346, September 2004.
• Author of "DIABETES AND CANCER", a book chapter in cancer diagnostics and thevaption, current trends, challenges and future perspectives 2022.
• Co-author of an article titled South Asia's diabetes crisis needs families: How can we advance from informal care to integrated management? THE LANCET Regional Health. South East Asia 2025; 38: 100607
• Presented paper on “Radiation-induced brain disorders: A clinical spectrum” in ESICON (Endocrinological Society of India Conference), 30th Annual Meeting in December 2000, held in Chennai, India.
• Delivered a lecture on “Endocrine Emergencies” in Annual Meeting of UPICON (Association of Physicians of India, Uttar Pradesh Chapter) in November 2000 held in Saharanpur, India.
• Delivered a lecture on “Errors in management of diabetes mellitus” in CME held in Ropar, Punjab, India in February 2001.
• Delivered a lecture on “Congenital adrenal hyperplasia in puberty” in Endocrine update held in Ramkrishna Mission Seva Pratisthan and Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, India in August 2001.
• Delivered a lecture on “Diabetic foot” in the 66th Annual conference of the Indian Medical Association, Calcutta branch held in Kolkata, India in June 2002.
• Delivered a lecture on “Obesity: A modern-day epidemic” as a part of an awareness program held in Kolkata, India organized by West Bengal Voluntary Health Association.
• Delivered guest lecture on “Implications of abnormal glucose tolerance test in pregnancy” in the Annual conference of ESICON (Endocrinological Society of India) 2002 in Kolkata, India in December 2002.
• Delivered a guest lecture on “Can we really prevent diabetic complications?” in the Medical Conference of Annual Reunion in Medical College and Hospital, Calcutta in January 2003.
• Delivered guest lecture on “Newer insulins” in Medical conference of the Annual Reunion in Medical College and Hospital, Calcutta in January 2007
• Delivered guest lecture on “Newer molecules in the management of hyperglycaemia” East Zonal Conference of the Indian Association of Nephrologists,in September,2007
• Delivered guest lecture on “A Practical Approach to Ambiguous Genitalia” in Paediatric Endocrinology Update organised by Indian Association of Paediatricians, Kolkata, 2007.