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Specialty : Nephrology & Kidney Transplant
City : Kolkata
Hospital : Fortis Healthcare Limited
Degree(s) : MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB - Nephrology Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, Consultant Physician, 14 Years Experience Overall
Other Degree(s) : ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR NEPHROLOGY
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Brief Profile :
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia is an accomplished nephrologist with over 20 years of experience in managing complex kidney disorders. He currently serves as the Additional Director in the Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata. Dr. Kauntia completed his MBBS from KMC Mangalore, followed by an MD in General Medicine from KMC Manipal, and went on to earn his DNB in Nephrology from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. His training also includes valuable stints at leading institutions such as AIIMS, Max Hospital Saket, and TMH Jamshedpur. He specializes in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and interventional nephrology, including vascular access and renal biopsies. His clinical interests span autoimmune kidney diseases (ANCA vasculitis, SLE, IgA nephropathy), electrolyte disorders, and onco-nephrology. Dr. Kauntia has several publications in reputed medical journals and has presented both posters and oral research at national and international conferences. Notable contributions include work on thrombotic microangiopathy in dengue and dialysis-related pulmonary calcifications. He has also handled challenging cases of ABO-incompatible and high-risk kidney transplants, as well as cadaveric transplants and vascular interventions.
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia is a highly respected medical professional known for his commitment to patient-centric care, clinical excellence, and ethical medical practice. With years of experience in his field, he has built a strong reputation among patients and peers alike for combining scientific rigor with compassion. His approach to healthcare reflects a deep understanding that successful treatment goes beyond protocols—it requires empathy, communication, and long-term partnership with patients and families.
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia is particularly recognized for his structured and methodical approach to diagnosis and treatment planning. He believes that accurate diagnosis, supported by appropriate investigations and clinical correlation, forms the backbone of effective medical care. His areas of interest include:
Comprehensive patient evaluation and personalized treatment planning
Evidence-based therapeutic decision-making
Long-term disease management and follow-up care
Multidisciplinary coordination for complex cases
He strongly advocates for treatment strategies that are tailored to each patient’s medical condition, lifestyle, emotional well-being, and family support system.