Dr. Bhaswati Chakrabarti Acharyya, with 32 years of experience (28 as a specialist), is a pioneer in paediatric gastroenterology in Eastern India. She established the first Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department and Endoscopy Unit in Kolkata. A mentor, researcher, and conference leader, she is fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, ensuring compassionate and effective care.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS – Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata
- DCH – Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata
- MD (Paediatrics) – Patna Medical College, Patna
- DNB (Paediatrics) – National Board of Examinations
- DNB (Gastroenterology)
- Fellowship – Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRPCH), UK
- Advanced PG Diploma – Paediatric Nutrition (APGPN)
- Diploma – Probiotics in Paediatrics (Biogaia Academy, Sweden)
Professional Experiences
- Senior Consultant – Paediatric Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- Established first Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department in Mukundapur
- Established Paediatric Endoscopy Unit, Institute of Child Health, Kolkata
- Mentor to postgraduate paediatric trainees (MD, DNB, DCH)
Professional Memberships
- Member – American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
- Member – International Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ISPGHAN)
- Member – Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
- Member – Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
- Member – Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
- Member – Asia Pacific Paediatric Society for Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (APPSPGHAN)
- Member – Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPH), UK
- Member – Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), Edinburgh
- Fellowship – FRPCH, UK
Awards and Achievements
- Best Speaker in multiple conferences
- Outstanding Poster Presentation – ACG Annual Conference, 2023
- Founder Secretary – Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition Kolkata (ISPGHAN State Chapter)
- Founder Secretary – Kolkata Paediatric Gastro Liver Foundation (for aiding underprivileged children)
Publications
- Authored and co-authored numerous papers in Indian Paediatrics, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology Nutrition, Indian Journal of Gastroenterology, etc.
- Contributed chapters in textbooks including PAI Textbook of Pediatrics, Paediatric Gastroenterology Q&A, and Paediatric Haematology.
- Extensive research on paediatric GI bleeding, celiac disease, food protein allergy, inflammatory bowel disease, probiotics, and COVID-related GI conditions.
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