HealthInde

Doctors Details

  1. Home
  2. Doctors List
  3. Dr. Abhijit Taraphder
Dr. Abhijit Taraphder

Dr. Abhijit Taraphder

Senior Consultant 
43 Years of Experience
Nephrologist
Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata
MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship
Reg. No.:41946, West Bengal Medical Council
English
Chat With Us Book Appointment

Get Free Evaluation

About Dr. Abhijit Taraphder

  • Dr. Abhijit Taraphder is a renowned Nephrologist based in Kolkata with 42 years of extensive experience.
  • His specialization includes common conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), Kidney Stones, and Kidney Failure to more complex issues such as Renal Biopsy, Laparoscopic Nephrectomy, Glomerular Disease, Hemodiafiltration (HDF), and Ureteroscopy (URS),
  • He obtained his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Calcutta Medical College in 1982 and 1986.
  • He then honed his skills in kidney disorders by pursuing a DM in Nephrology from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh in 1991.
  • Dr. Abhijit was also awarded a WHO Fellowship at the University of Minnesota, USA, in 1995. It helped him enhance his expertise in the field.
  • He holds teaching positions at IPGME&R Kolkata and has served as an examiner and thesis adjudicator at several institutions nationwide.
  • Actively involved in various prominent organizations, Dr. Taraphder contributes to the Scientific Committee of the Indian Society of Nephrology and serves on the Core Group responsible for establishing dialysis quality standards in India.
  • He also lends his expertise to faculty selection and promotion at SGPGI, Lucknow, showcasing his commitment to advancing medical education and research.
  • With over four decades of experience and knowledge, Dr. Abhijit evaluates his patients' medical history and symptoms and performs specific diagnostic tests to create a tailored treatment plan.
  • His treatment plans include prescribing medication, performing surgeries when necessary, and recommending lifestyle changes to improve patient health. 
  • Dr. Abhijit's goal is always to improve his patient's quality of life by ensuring they return to healthy lives.

Awards of Dr. Abhijit Taraphder

  • "Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy: A series in a Non-Western population" Jam Acad Dermatol - 2006
  • "Renal Amyloidosis Complicating Takayasu's Arteritis -A rare Association" Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation - 1992
  • Obtained WHO Fellowship Award and completed the Fellowship at the University of Minnesota, USA - 1995

Paper Published by Dr. Abhijit Taraphder

  • Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy: A series in a non-Western population” J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006; 54: 155-9. 
  • Pregnancy-related acute renal failure in eastern India. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2010). Doi: 10.1016/j. ijgo. 2010.06.026
  • Ten-year follow-up of children after acute renal failure in a developing country. Nephrol Dial Transplant. (2009) 24: 829-833.
  • Fungal Infection in Renal Allograft Recipients. Transplantation Proceedings. Vol 24, No. 5 (October), 1992: pp 1940-1942. 
  • SP170SPECTRUM OF RENAL DISEASE IN A COHORT OF HIV-INFECTED ANTIRETROVIRAL NAÏVE PATIENTS
  • Alpha Adrenergic Blockers in the Treatment of Hypertension--A Nephrologist's Perspective
  • Successful use of sustained low-efficiency dialysis in a case of severe phenobarbital poisoning
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH): A forgotten tool in the treatment of proteinuric nephropathies
  • Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: A brief review
  • Successful use of sustained low-efficiency dialysis in a case of severe phenobarbital poisoning
  • Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: A brief review

Experience of Dr. Abhijit Taraphder

  • Nephrologist at AGHL Hospital - 2017
  •  Nephrologist at SSKM Hospital - 2005
  • Associate Professor, IPGME&R, Kolkata - 2002

Education of Dr. Abhijit Taraphder

  • MBBS - Calcutta Medical College - 1982
  • MD - General Medicine - Calcutta University - 1986
  • DM - Nephrology - P.G.I Chandigarh - 1991
  • Fellowship at the University of Minnesota [WHO Fellowship Award], USA - 1995

Membership of Dr. Abhijit Taraphder

  • Member: Scientific Committee, Indian Society of Nephrology during 2008-2010
  • Member: Core Group to finalize dialysis quality in India.
  • Expert in faculty selection/promotion at SGPGI, Lucknow.
  • West Bengal Medical Council

Top Nephrology Doctors in India

Delivering Quality Care, Trusted Globally

View More

  • "My kidney transplant in India was a life-changing experience. The doctors and care I received were excellent, and I feel healthy again!"

    Mr. Abu

    Sierra Leone

  • "I traveled from Tajikistan for my oncology treatment, and the care I received was exceptional. The doctors were highly skilled, and the treatment gave me a new hope for life!"

    Patient from Tajikistan

  • "I came from Bangladesh for my heart bypass surgery, and the treatment I received was outstanding. The doctors and staff took great care of me, and I am now recovering well!"

    Patient from Bangladesh

  • "I traveled from Ghana for my heart palpitations treatment, and the care I received was excellent. The doctors were highly professional, and I feel much better now!"

    Mr. Mahama Toure

     Ghana

  • "I traveled from Nigeria for my kidney transplant, and the treatment I received was exceptional. The doctors were highly skilled, and I am now leading a healthier life!"

     Patient from Nigeria

  • "I traveled from Sudan for radiation oncology treatment, and the care I received was outstanding. The doctors were highly professional, and I am grateful for the excellent treatment!"

     Patient from Sudan

  • "I traveled from Congo for gastroenterology treatment, and the care I received was exceptional. The doctors were highly skilled, and I am feeling much better now!"

     Patient from Congo

  • "I traveled from Malawi for meniscus repair surgery, and the care I received was excellent. The doctors were highly professional, and I am now on my way to a smooth recovery!"

     Patient from Malawi

  • "I traveled from Iraq for my thyroidectomy, and the medical care I received was outstanding. The doctors were highly skilled, and I am now recovering well!"

     Patient from Iraq

  • "I traveled from Fiji for cataract surgery, and the treatment I received was excellent. The doctors were skilled, and my vision has improved significantly!"

    Patient from Fiji

  • "We traveled from Congo for an executive health check-up, and the medical care we received was excellent. The process was smooth, and the doctors provided thorough assessments!"

    Patients from Congo

  • "I traveled from Nigeria for neurology treatment, and the care I received was exceptional. The doctors were highly professional, and I am feeling much better now!"

    Patient from Nigeria

  • "I traveled from Fiji for oncology treatment, and the care I received was outstanding. The doctors were highly skilled, and I am grateful for the excellent treatment!"

    Patient from Fiji