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Consultant – Haematology8 Years of Experience in Haematology
Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute
Kolkata
Dr. Kaushik Paul is a Consultant Haematologist associated with Fortis Healthcare in Kolkata. His official Fortis profile lists eight years of experience in Haematology. He holds MBBS, MD in Pathology and DM in Clinical Haematology qualifications and has a clinical interest in diagnosing and managing disorders affecting the blood.
Dr. Kaushik Paul completed medical training in MBBS, followed by postgraduate education in Pathology and advanced specialist training in Clinical Haematology. His qualifications provide a foundation for evaluating abnormalities involving blood cells, bone marrow and related haematological conditions.
His professional background includes experience at Medical College Kolkata, Apollo Gleneagles Multispecialty Hospital and Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre and Research Institute, according to his MedyCity profile. These institutions are reported as part of his earlier clinical career rather than confirmed current consultation locations.
As a haematologist in Kolkata, Dr. Kaushik Paul focuses on the diagnosis and management of blood disorders. Haematological evaluation may involve complete blood counts, peripheral blood smear examination, biochemical investigations and specialised testing depending on the patient's symptoms.
Multiple myeloma is one of Dr. Paul's specifically documented areas of expertise. This condition is a type of blood cancer involving abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow. Assessment may include blood and urine investigations, imaging and bone marrow examination when clinically indicated.
Management of multiple myeloma depends on disease characteristics, symptoms, kidney function, bone health and the patient's overall condition. Treatment may involve specialised medicines, supportive care and multidisciplinary evaluation according to established clinical guidelines.
Transfusion medicine is another documented area of Dr. Kaushik Paul's clinical interest. This field focuses on the appropriate use of blood and blood components, compatibility considerations and prevention or management of transfusion-related complications.
Anaemia is a common haematological condition characterised by reduced haemoglobin levels or red blood cell abnormalities. It may result from nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases, blood loss, bone marrow disorders or other medical conditions requiring investigation.
Iron deficiency anaemia may cause tiredness, weakness, breathlessness or reduced exercise tolerance. Evaluation helps identify iron deficiency and determine whether dietary factors, blood loss or other underlying conditions are contributing to the problem.
Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies can affect normal blood cell production and may cause anaemia. Vitamin B12 deficiency may also lead to neurological symptoms. Appropriate diagnosis is important before treatment is selected.
Platelet disorders can affect blood clotting and may cause easy bruising, unusual bleeding or abnormal platelet counts. Evaluation may involve reviewing blood tests, medication history and possible immune or bone marrow-related causes.
Low white blood cell counts, also known as leucopenia, may be associated with infections, medications, autoimmune conditions or bone marrow disorders. Dr. Paul's published academic contributions include a reported book chapter discussing leucopenia in intensive care settings.
Abnormal white blood cell counts sometimes require investigation for haematological diseases, including leukaemia and other bone marrow conditions. The need for specialised testing depends on clinical findings and the pattern of blood count abnormalities.
Lymphoma is a group of cancers affecting the lymphatic system. Patients may present with enlarged lymph nodes, unexplained fever, weight loss or other symptoms. Diagnosis generally requires appropriate tissue examination and staging investigations.
Bone marrow examination may be considered when blood count abnormalities remain unexplained or when a haematological disease is suspected. Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy provide information about blood cell production and certain bone marrow disorders.
Haematological investigations may also be required for abnormal clotting results, unexplained bleeding, recurrent thrombosis or suspected inherited blood disorders. The appropriate assessment depends on medical history, symptoms and laboratory findings.
Dr. Kaushik Paul's MedyCity profile identifies membership in the Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion and reports academic work involving TPMT polymorphism and platelet function defects. These activities reflect his reported engagement with haematology research and professional development.
Dr. Kaushik Paul is listed as a Consultant in Haematology at Fortis Healthcare in Kolkata, with Fortis Anandapur shown as an appointment location. Patients seeking evaluation for multiple myeloma, abnormal blood counts or other blood disorders may contact the hospital to confirm his current consultation schedule and available specialist services.
Dr. Kaushik Paul is a Consultant Haematologist in Kolkata with expertise in evaluating and managing disorders affecting blood cells and related haematological conditions.
Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer affecting plasma cells in the bone marrow. Dr. Paul has documented expertise in its clinical management.
Blood disorder evaluation may include complete blood counts, peripheral smear examination and specialised investigations to identify abnormalities.
Transfusion medicine involves evaluating the appropriate use of blood and blood components, compatibility and transfusion-related safety.
Anaemia assessment helps determine whether reduced haemoglobin is related to nutritional deficiency, chronic disease, blood loss or bone marrow abnormalities.
Iron deficiency anaemia management involves identifying the cause of iron deficiency and selecting appropriate replacement treatment.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can affect red blood cell production and neurological function, requiring appropriate testing and replacement therapy.
Platelet disorders may cause abnormal bleeding, bruising or changes in platelet counts and can require specialised haematological assessment.
Thrombocytopenia refers to a reduced platelet count and may result from immune conditions, infections, medicines or bone marrow disorders.
Leucopenia involves a low white blood cell count and may require investigation for infection, medication effects or bone marrow dysfunction.
Leukaemia evaluation may involve blood tests, bone marrow examination and specialised laboratory investigations to identify the disease subtype.
Lymphoma assessment may include clinical examination, tissue biopsy, imaging and laboratory investigations.
Bone marrow disorders can affect normal blood cell production and may require specialised diagnostic evaluation.
Bone marrow examination may be recommended to investigate unexplained blood abnormalities or suspected haematological diseases.
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder affecting haemoglobin production and may require long-term monitoring and supportive treatment.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited haemoglobin disorder that may cause anaemia, painful episodes and other complications.
Bleeding disorder assessment helps investigate unexplained bruising, prolonged bleeding and possible abnormalities in clotting mechanisms.
Clotting disorder evaluation may involve reviewing thrombosis history, medication use and specialised coagulation investigations.
Unexplained changes in red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets may require haematology consultation and further testing.
Follow-up consultation helps review blood test results, monitor disease progression and assess response to prescribed treatment.
MBBS, MD (Pathology), DM (Clinical Haematology)
Haematology consultation, multiple myeloma evaluation and management, blood count abnormality assessment, transfusion medicine consultation, anaemia evaluation, platelet disorder assessment and other blood disorder investigations. Only multiple myeloma, transfusion medicine and general blood disorder management are explicitly confirmed as clinical interests by MedyCity
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Dr. Kaushik Paul is a Consultant Haematologist associated with Fortis Healthcare in Kolkata, specialising in the evaluation and management of blood disorders.
MBBS, MD (Pathology) and DM (Clinical Haematology) qualifications.
15 years
Yes. Multiple myeloma management is explicitly listed among his areas of interest by MedyCity.
Yes. Transfusion medicine is another documented clinical interest.
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