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Bodhisatwa Choudhuri

Dr. Bodhisatwa Choudhuri

Rheumatologist16 Years Exp.
MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine, MRCEM(UK), MEM, Diploma in Rheumatology, PGCC - Rheumatology...read more
Kolkata
₹ 800 at clinic

Parkview Super-speciality Hospital

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HB 36–A/4 - 36-A/5/1, 1st Cross Road, HB Block, Sector III, Bidhannagar
Consultation Fee: ₹ 800
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Personal Statement

I believe in health care that is based on a personal commitment to meet patient needs with compassion and care...read more

Doctor Information

Speciality

  • Rheumatologist

Other treatment areas

  • Rheumatologist
  • Pain Management
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Critical Care Specialist

Education

  • MBBS , R. G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata , 2008
  • MD - Internal Medicine , TA University , 2016
  • MRCEM(UK) , Royal College of Emergency Medicine , 2016
  • MEM , George Washington University, USA , 2016
  • Diploma in Rheumatology , University of South Wales, UK , 2016
  • PGCC - Rheumatology , Johns Hopkins University, USA , 2016
  • MACEP , American College of Emergency Physicians , 2016
  • FCCS , Society of Critical Care Medicine, USA , 2016
  • MRCP Acute Medicine , Royal College Of Physicians, UK , 2020

Past Experience

  • Emergency Physician at Columbia Asia Hospital, Kolkata
  • Emergency & Critical Care Physician at Peerless Hospital & B K Roy Research Center, Kolkata
  • HOD, Emergency Department at AMRI Hospital, Saltlake, Kolkata
  • HOD, Emergency & Critical Care Dept at ILS Hospital, Howrah

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • W-Bengali

Professional Memberships

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Society of Emergency Medicine
  • Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
  • Indian Society of Rheumatology
  • Membership of Royal College of Emergency Medicine
  • American Heart Association
  • American College of Emergency Physicians
  • Indian Academy of Echocardiography

Clinic Location

HB 36–A/4 - 36-A/5/1, 1st Cross Road, HB Block, Sector III, Bidhannagar

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Parkview Super-speciality Hospital

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Lakshmi

female • 45 Year Old • Jan 08, 2020 • Bangalore

I switched from folitrax 7.5 mg to 5 mg. After this ra symptoms have suddenly come back. If I switch back to 7.5 mg again, will the symptoms subside? Please advice.

Bodhisatwa Choudhuri

4 years ago

Hello, Folitrax 5 mg is probably too little dose for you. You may now need higher dosage than 7.5 mg weekly initially to counter your symptoms, later on it can be titrat ...read full answer

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Bhavya Tripathi

female • 19 Year Old • Aug 22, 2019 • Basti

I am an 18 year old girl suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Recently I have changed my doctor and medicine course. These days I am feeling as if I have no strength in ...read more

Bodhisatwa Choudhuri

5 years ago

Hello. Please check your hemoglobin as anemia can cause weakness. Also regularly check esr & crp to monitor the disease, as you may need higher doses of methotrexate. Th ...read full answer

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Sukhbir Tuli

female • 57 Year Old • Jul 25, 2019 • Vadodara

I am ra patient from one year. Treatment is of folitrax 15 .my wbc go down. Can I go for biological treatment?

Bodhisatwa Choudhuri

5 years ago

Hello, Lowering of wbc can be due to side-effects of folitrax. Please consult your rheumatologist immediately, as you may need change of medication. For biologics, few t ...read full answer

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Ramesh R

male • 55 Year Old • Jun 15, 2019 • Mumbai

I am suffering from rheumatoid arthritis since past 3 years. Presently have to take painkillers and corticosteroid on a daily basis. Besides I am also on hydroxychloroqu ...read more

Bodhisatwa Choudhuri

5 years ago

Hello. There are other options like leflunomide, in case you are intolerant to methotrexate. Considering you are already on steroids and 2 dmards (sulfasalazine & hcqs), ...read full answer

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