Dr Umasankar Mukherjee

Dr. Umasankar Mukherjee is a distinguished Consultant in General and Laparoscopic Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake, Kolkata. With decades of surgical experience, he specialises in gastrointestinal, pancreatico-biliary, thyroid, and diabetic foot surgeries. Known for his precision, professionalism, and patient-centred approach, Dr. Mukherjee excels in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, enabling faster recoveries and improved outcomes. He also actively mentors young surgeons and participates in national and international surgical conferences.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Medical College, Kolkata, 1987
• MS (General Surgery) – Medical College, Kolkata, 1993
• FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons & Physicians, Glasgow

Professional Experience:

• Consultant – General and Laparoscopic Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Salt Lake
• Extensive experience in GI, pancreatico-biliary, thyroid, and diabetic foot surgeries
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive surgical care
• Active mentor for young surgeons and trainer in surgical workshops

Professional Memberships:

• Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
• Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow.
• Life member of Association of Surgeons of India.

Awards:

• 1979 & 1981 - National Scholarships of Government of India for Secondary and Higher Secondary Examinations.

Publications:

• Prediction of cardiac risk in abdominal aortic surgery: comparison of a revised Goldman cardiac risk index and MUGA scan"". Karkos CD, Thomson GJL, Hughes R, Hollis S, Hill JC, Mukhopadhyay US. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2002; 35: 943-9.