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About Dr. Pooja Banerjee
Leading Nephrologist in Kolkata | Specialist in Kidney Care, Dialysis & Transplant Medicine
Dr. Pooja Banerjee is a renowned kidney specialist in Kolkata with over 12 years of national and international experience in managing complex kidney disorders, dialysis therapies, and kidney transplantation. She is a Gold Medalist in MD (Medicine) and holds prestigious international qualifications including MRCP (UK) and CCT (Renal Medicine & Transplant), London.
Trained at world-leading institutions like St. George’s Hospital, Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Hospital, and Imperial College London, Dr. Banerjee brings globally benchmarked expertise in advanced nephrology and transplant care to Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata.
Her approach to care is compassionate, ethical, and patient-centric—emphasizing shared decision-making and personalized treatment plans. Whether you’re living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), preparing for a kidney transplant, or seeking guidance on peritoneal dialysis, she is committed to helping you lead a better, healthier life.
year of experience
Happy Patients
Professional Awards
🔍 Areas of Specialization
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management
Dialysis (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis)
Kidney Transplantation – Live, Deceased, and Paired Donor
Interventional Nephrology (kidney biopsies, dialysis catheter placement, Peritoneal Dialysis (PD))
Glomerulonephritis & Autoimmune Kidney Disorders
Hypertension & Diabetic Kidney Disease
Home-based Kidney Therapies & Supportive Renal Care
Recognized Excellence in Nephrology & Renal Research
🏆 Presentations & Awards
Dr. Pooja Banerjee has been consistently recognized for her academic contributions and clinical research in the field of nephrology and kidney care. Her work has been showcased at national and international platforms, highlighting her commitment to advancing renal science and improving patient outcomes.
📊 Conference Presentations
UK Kidney Week 2023
Presented two research posters on kidney biopsy and PD peritonitis outcomes.
EuroPD 2023 & ISPD 2022
Poster presentation on “Outcomes of early PD catheter re-insertion in PD peritonitis”.
National Association of Physicians of India (2016)
1st Prize – Oral Presentation: “Electrocardiographic differences between ischemic and non-ischemic left ventricular dysfunction.”
2nd Prize – Poster Presentation: “A rare case of coexistence of Gitelman syndrome with celiac disease.”
🥇 Awards & Achievements
Winner of multiple inter-college medical quiz competitions.
Consistently appreciated for clinical audits and quality improvement projects during training in the UK.
Gold Medalist in MD (Internal Medicine), Calcutta National Medical College.
Selected for national-level and global nephrology conferences for research presentations.