Nephrologist
Director – Nephrology37 Years
Fortis Hospital
Kolkata
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta is an experienced nephrologist and Director of Nephrology associated with Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute and Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata. Fortis Healthcare reports 37 years of professional experience. He specialises in kidney disease management, dialysis, kidney transplantation-related care and advanced renal replacement therapies.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta holds MBBS, MD in General Medicine, DM in Nephrology and FRCP (London). He completed his postgraduate medical and nephrology training at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, after studying medicine at Calcutta Medical College, where he received a gold medal.
As a nephrologist in Kolkata, Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta evaluates patients with chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, kidney failure and other disorders affecting kidney function. His clinical approach includes reviewing medical history, kidney function tests, urine investigations, imaging findings and associated conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
Dr. Dutta has extensive experience in dialysis and long-term kidney failure management. His work includes haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy. Fortis Healthcare recognises his contribution to introducing chronic peritoneal dialysis and CRRT in eastern India.
Peritoneal dialysis is an important area of Dr. Dutta's expertise. This treatment uses the lining of the abdomen to help remove waste products and excess fluid from the body. He has contributed to the development of peritoneal dialysis services and served as President of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta also has experience in critical care nephrology, including continuous renal replacement therapy for selected critically ill patients with severe kidney dysfunction. Treatment planning depends on the patient's medical condition, blood pressure, fluid balance and other clinical factors.
His expertise includes plasmapheresis and therapeutic plasma exchange, which may be used for selected immune-mediated and other medical conditions. Fortis credits him with helping introduce plasmapheresis technology in the eastern region of India.
Kidney transplantation-related nephrology is another area of his practice. Dr. Dutta evaluates patients with advanced kidney disease who may require transplantation and supports medical assessment and follow-up as part of a multidisciplinary transplant team.
Dr. Dutta also manages kidney complications associated with diabetes and high blood pressure. His clinical care includes evaluating changes in kidney function, protein in urine, fluid retention and electrolyte abnormalities, with treatment aimed at slowing disease progression where possible.
Beyond clinical care, Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta has contributed to nephrology education and professional leadership. He has held positions in the Indian Society of Nephrology and was a founding member of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India. His achievements include the Young Asia Investigator Award in 1998 and the Dronacharya Award in 2019.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta provides specialist kidney care in Kolkata. Patients with chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, dialysis requirements, complex renal conditions or kidney transplant-related concerns may consult him for nephrology evaluation and individualised treatment planning.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta is a senior nephrologist in Kolkata specialising in the diagnosis and management of kidney diseases, kidney failure, dialysis requirements and transplant-related nephrology care.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta evaluates patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including reduced kidney function and complications caused by diabetes or hypertension. Management may include medication, monitoring and preparation for renal replacement therapy.
Acute kidney injury can cause a sudden decline in kidney function. Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta provides specialist assessment for acute kidney problems, including critically ill patients who may require renal replacement therapy.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta manages advanced kidney disease and kidney failure. Treatment options may include medication, dialysis or kidney transplant evaluation depending on the patient's clinical condition.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta has extensive experience in haemodialysis, which removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys cannot perform these functions adequately.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta has played an important role in advancing peritoneal dialysis in eastern India. This form of dialysis uses the abdominal lining as a membrane to remove waste and excess fluid.
CAPD is a form of peritoneal dialysis that allows suitable patients to perform dialysis exchanges outside a hospital. Dr. Dutta has contributed to the development and adoption of chronic peritoneal dialysis programmes.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta has expertise in CRRT, a slower and continuous form of dialysis used for selected critically ill patients, particularly when conventional dialysis may be difficult to tolerate.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta has documented expertise in plasmapheresis, a procedure that separates and replaces or treats components of blood plasma in selected medical conditions.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta provides nephrology assessment for patients with advanced kidney disease who may be considered for transplantation. Evaluation includes kidney function, medical fitness and transplant-related risk assessment.
Nephrology follow-up after kidney transplantation includes monitoring kidney function, immunosuppressive treatment and possible complications. Dr. Dutta has extensive experience in transplantation-related kidney care.
Diabetes can damage the kidneys over time. Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta evaluates diabetic kidney disease and coordinates care to manage kidney function, blood pressure and associated complications.
High blood pressure can contribute to kidney damage, while kidney disease may also worsen hypertension. Dr. Dutta provides nephrology assessment and management of kidney-related blood pressure problems.
Proteinuria refers to excess protein in urine and may indicate kidney disease. Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta evaluates abnormal urine protein findings and recommends investigations based on the suspected underlying cause.
Blood in urine may arise from kidney disease or other urinary tract conditions. Dr. Dutta evaluates suspected kidney-related causes and recommends appropriate tests or specialist referrals.
Glomerulonephritis involves inflammation or injury of the kidney's filtering units. Dr. Dutta evaluates suspected glomerular disease and develops treatment plans based on clinical findings and diagnostic investigations.
Nephrotic syndrome can cause significant protein loss in urine, swelling and other complications. Dr. Dutta provides specialist evaluation and medical management of kidney conditions associated with nephrotic syndrome.
Kidney disorders may affect potassium, sodium and other electrolyte levels. Dr. Dutta evaluates electrolyte abnormalities and determines appropriate medical treatment or dialysis requirements.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta has expertise in kidney care for critically ill patients, including renal replacement therapy for severe acute kidney injury and complex fluid or electrolyte disturbances.
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta has extensive experience in long-term dialysis care. His clinical focus includes dialysis quality, treatment planning and monitoring patients requiring ongoing renal replacement therapy.
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Nephrology), FRCP
Chronic kidney disease treatment, acute kidney injury management, kidney failure treatment, haemodialysis, maintenance haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), plasmapheresis, therapeutic plasma exchange, kidney transplant evaluation, pre-transplant nephrology assessment, post-kidney-transplant follow-up, dialysis planning, diabetic kidney disease treatment, hypertensive kidney disease management, proteinuria evaluation, haematuria evaluation, glomerulonephritis assessment, nephrotic syndrome treatment
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta is a senior nephrologist and Director of Nephrology at Fortis in Kolkata, specialising in kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation-related care.
His qualifications include MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Nephrology) and FRCP
37 years of experience, 42 years overall.
Yes. He has extensive experience in haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and long-term dialysis management.
Yes. Kidney transplantation-related nephrology is a documented area of his expertise, including assessment and medical care for transplant patients.
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