Dr. Avishek Poddar is a highly experienced Paediatrician based in Kolkata, West Bengal. With over 10 years of dedicated practice in the field of paediatrics, Dr. Poddar has built a reputation for providing exceptional healthcare to children of all ages. He holds a prestigious MBBS degree and further specialized in Paediatrics with an MD, along with advanced training from the IDPCCM in Mumbai and a PGPN from Boston, USA. This extensive educational background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of paediatric medicine, ensuring that he is well-versed in both local and international medical practices.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, Dr. Poddar communicates effectively with families from diverse linguistic backgrounds, making the healthcare experience more accessible and comfortable for patients and their parents. His compassionate approach, alongside meticulous attention to detail, allows him to address various health concerns of children, from routine health check-ups to managing complex medical conditions.
As part of the Apollo network, Dr. Poddar is committed to upholding the highest standards of patient care. He believes in the importance of preventative healthcare and educates parents on various aspects of child health and wellness. His dedication not only improves the health outcomes of his young patients but also fosters a strong bond of trust with their families.
Whether it's a minor ailment or a more serious condition, parents can rely on Dr. Avishek Poddar for comprehensive paediatric care that prioritizes the wellbeing of their children.
Memberships
MBBS(2004), MD(Paediatrics)(2010), FPCC(2012)
Awards & Achievements
- Honoured as an INSPIRING GASTROENTEROLOGIST OF INDIA by Economic Times (2018)
- Received the Prestigious FP Antia Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award by Indian Society of Gastroenterology (2017)
- Prof JN Berry Memorial Oration (1994)
- Excellence Award of IMA Academy of Medical Specialities (1993)
- Amrut Mody Unichem Award for outstanding Research by ICMR
- Indira Gandhi National Unity Award (1990)
- Warner Oration by Indian Society of Gastroenterology for Research in the field of Gastroenterology (1989)
- Unichem Lectureship in Gastroenterology by Association of Physicians of India (1988)
- Olympus Mitra Endoscopy Award for contribution in the field of GI Endoscopy (1987)
- Hoechst Om Parkash Memorial award by Indian Society of Gastroenterology for best scientific contribution by a young scientist(1981)
- Medal for standing FIRST in MD ( Medicine ) at PGI Chandigarh
- Second position in Panjab University, Chandigarh in Final Prof MBBS examination
- Medal in Surgery
- Medal in Eye &ENT
- Distinction in Forensic Medicine
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