Anaesthesiology
Senior Consultant – Anaesthesiology25+ Years of Experience
Fortis Hospitals
Kolkata
Dr. Sucharita Chakravarti is an experienced anaesthesiologist and neuroanaesthesia specialist currently serving as Senior Consultant – Anaesthesiology at Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata. With over 25 years of professional experience, she has an extensive clinical background in anaesthesia, neurointensive care, perioperative patient management and the anaesthetic care of patients undergoing complex neurological procedures.
Dr. Sucharita Chakravarti completed her MBBS at Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata, followed by postgraduate qualifications in Anaesthesiology, including MD and DNB. She also completed advanced fellowship training in Neuroanaesthesia at Toronto Western Hospital, Canada, during 2006–2007. This international clinical training provided exposure to anaesthetic management in a tertiary referral hospital handling complex neurosurgical, orthopaedic and ophthalmological cases.
Throughout her professional career, Dr. Chakravarti has worked in several established healthcare institutions in Kolkata. Her earlier experience includes intensive care responsibilities at AMRI Hospital and approximately two years as an anaesthesiologist at Peerless Hospital, where she was involved in anaesthetic care across various non-cardiac surgical specialties. These roles contributed to her experience in perioperative monitoring, patient stabilisation and multidisciplinary surgical care.
One of the significant responsibilities in her career was leading the Department of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurointensive Care at the National Neurosciences Centre, Kolkata. Her professional background includes helping establish intensive therapy and anaesthesia facilities at the institution. This work involved the development of clinical services supporting patients undergoing neurological and neurosurgical treatment.
Her documented areas of expertise include neuroanaesthesia, neurointensive care, anaesthesia for brain and spine surgery, general and regional anaesthesia, and perioperative management. Neuroanaesthesia requires careful attention to neurological function, cerebral physiology, haemodynamic stability and recovery following complex procedures. Her clinical background reflects experience in these specialised aspects of anaesthetic and intensive care medicine.
At Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata, Dr. Sucharita Chakravarti is associated with the Anaesthesiology Department. Patients seeking information about anaesthetic assessment, perioperative care or neuroanaesthesia-related services can contact the hospital to confirm the appropriate consultation pathway, current clinical services and appointment availability.
Neuroanaesthesia is a specialised branch of anaesthesiology concerned with patients undergoing brain, spinal cord and other neurological procedures. It involves careful control of anaesthetic medications, blood pressure, ventilation and neurological physiology to support patient safety during complex neurosurgical operations and recovery.
Anaesthesia for brain surgery requires specialised monitoring and management of neurological and cardiovascular functions. The anaesthesiologist helps maintain appropriate cerebral blood flow, oxygenation and physiological stability while the surgical team performs the procedure. Anaesthetic planning depends on the patient's condition and the type of brain surgery.
Spine surgery anaesthesia supports patients undergoing operations involving the spinal column, spinal cord or surrounding nerves. Anaesthetic management may include general anaesthesia, positioning precautions, blood pressure control and neurological monitoring when indicated. The approach is selected according to the procedure, medical history and individual patient risks.
Neurointensive care provides specialised monitoring and treatment for critically ill patients with neurological conditions. It may involve airway support, mechanical ventilation, neurological assessment and management of complications after major neurosurgical procedures. Care is usually delivered by a multidisciplinary intensive care team using continuous clinical assessment.
General anaesthesia produces a controlled state of unconsciousness during selected surgical procedures. Anaesthetic medications are administered while breathing, circulation, oxygen levels and other vital functions are monitored. The anaesthesiologist adjusts treatment throughout surgery and supervises recovery as the effects of the medications gradually wear off.
Regional anaesthesia involves administering local anaesthetic medication near specific nerves or nerve groups to temporarily block sensation in a selected body region. It may be used for certain surgical procedures or postoperative pain management. The technique depends on the operation, patient health and clinical suitability.
Preoperative anaesthesia assessment evaluates a patient's medical history, existing conditions, medications, previous anaesthetic experiences and relevant investigations before surgery. The assessment helps identify potential risks and guides the choice of anaesthetic technique, monitoring requirements and perioperative precautions appropriate for the planned procedure.
Perioperative management covers medical care before, during and immediately after surgery. Anaesthesiologists assess surgical risks, plan anaesthesia, monitor physiological functions and coordinate postoperative recovery. This approach is particularly important for patients undergoing complex operations or those with significant underlying medical conditions.
Postoperative intensive care may be required following major surgery when patients need close observation or organ support. Management can include respiratory assistance, cardiovascular monitoring, pain control and assessment for complications. The duration and level of intensive care depend on surgical complexity and the patient's clinical condition.
Complex neurosurgical procedures may require specialised anaesthetic planning to maintain stable brain and spinal cord physiology. The anaesthesia team manages ventilation, circulation, fluid balance and other physiological parameters while coordinating with neurosurgeons. Monitoring strategies are selected according to the neurological condition and operative requirements.
Airway management ensures adequate breathing and oxygen delivery during procedures requiring anaesthetic support. Depending on the patient and procedure, techniques may include airway devices, tracheal intubation or assisted ventilation. Continuous monitoring helps the anaesthesia team identify and respond to respiratory difficulties during surgery.
Non-cardiac surgical anaesthesia involves providing appropriate anaesthetic care for operations outside the heart and major cardiac surgical procedures. Management includes evaluating medical risks, selecting suitable medications, monitoring vital functions and supporting postoperative recovery. The exact approach varies according to surgical complexity and patient health.
Intensive care management focuses on patients requiring close monitoring or advanced organ support because of critical illness or postoperative complications. Care may include mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring and coordinated medical treatment. Anaesthesiologists with intensive care experience may contribute to multidisciplinary critical care management.
Following anaesthesia, patients are monitored as consciousness, breathing and other physiological functions recover. Healthcare professionals assess pain, nausea, circulation and potential anaesthetic complications. Patients may remain in a recovery area or require intensive care depending on their condition and the complexity of the procedure.
MBBS, MD (Anaesthesiology), DNB (Anaesthesiology), Fellowship in Neuroanaesthesia, Diploma in Palliative Care.
Neuroanaesthesia, Neurointensive Care, Anaesthesia for Brain Surgery, Anaesthesia for Spine Surgery, General Anaesthesia, Regional Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Management, Perioperative Patient Care, Anaesthesia for Neurosurgical Procedures, Anaesthetic Management of Complex Neurological Cases, Postoperative Intensive Care, Anaesthesia for Non-Cardiac Surgical Procedures.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Sucharita Chakravarti
Dr. Sucharita Chakravarti specialises in Anaesthesiology, with a professional background in Neuroanaesthesia and Neurointensive Care. Her expertise includes anaesthetic management for neurological procedures, perioperative care and intensive care support.
She holds MBBS, MD in Anaesthesiology and DNB in Anaesthesiology qualifications. She also completed fellowship training in Neuroanaesthesia at Toronto Western Hospital, Canada. A National Board faculty record additionally lists a Diploma in Palliative Care.
Dr. Sucharita Chakravarti has approximately 25 years of professional experience according to Fortis Healthcare. Another medical profile reports more than 25 years. The exact total should be confirmed before publishing a definitive figure.
Yes. Neuroanaesthesia is one of her documented areas of expertise. Her professional background includes specialised training in neuroanaesthesia and leadership responsibilities in neuroanaesthesia and neurointensive care at the National Neurosciences Centre in Kolkata.
Her career includes work in the Intensive Care Unit at AMRI Hospital and responsibilities in neurointensive care at the National Neurosciences Centre. She was also involved in establishing intensive therapy and anaesthesia facilities at that institution.
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