Dr Soumya Bhattacharya

Dr. Soumya Bhattacharya is a highly esteemed Haematologist based in Kolkata, West Bengal, with over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Renowned for his expertise and patient-centered approach, Dr. Bhattacharya specializes in diagnosing and treating various blood disorders, including anemia, thrombosis, and hematologic malignancies.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS from the University of Calcutta, graduated in 1990
• MD in General Medicine from the University of Calcutta, completed in 1993
• MRCP (UK) from the UK, obtained in 1997
• Member of the Royal College of Pathologists, UK (MRCPath), achieved in 2002
• Additional qualifications include D.R.C.Path, MRCPath (UK), FRCPath (UK), CCST (Hematology, UK)

Professional Experience:

• Senior Consultant in Haematology-Oncology at Apollo Cancer Centre, Kolkata since 2006
• Consultant at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Centre, UK (2006)
• Consultant at Royal Oldham Hospital, UK (2003–2005)

Notable Achievements:

• Award for FRCPATH, UK in 2008
• Awarded 'Best Physicians Award" by South Delhi Branch of IMA, 15 yrs ago.
• Published research papers in various journals
• Authored chapters in the Thalassemia Thaman Haematological book

Professional Memberships:

• Member of the European Haematology Association, UK since 2000
• Member of the American Society of Hematology, US since 2002

Research and Publications:

• "Do Red Cells Retain Bound Antibodies" - Poster presentation, BBTS Conference, Edinburgh, 1999
• "Pregnancy in a Bombay Mother" - Poster presentation, BBTS Conference, Nottingham, 2000
• "Pregnancy in a Lady with Bombay Blood Group" - Case Report in Transfusion Medicine