Best General Surgeon in Kolkata

Best General Surgeon in Kolkata

Doctar’s Kolkata surgery directory lists 1,563 verified surgeons, including multiple doctors identified specifically as General Surgeons. Current listed consultation fees for the General Surgeons shown on the live directory range from ₹500 to ₹1,500, with doctors such as Dr. Sekhar Chakraborty, Dr. Samindra Nath Basak, Dr. Sabyasachi Bose and Dr. Purnendu Roy appearing with verified ratings and hospital affiliations.

For patients searching for the best general surgeon in Kolkata, Doctar allows comparison of qualifications, experience, patient ratings, consultation fees, hospital affiliation and appointment availability before booking.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sabyasachi Bose, MBBS, DNB - General Surgery
Last updated: August 2026

How We Rank These Doctors

Doctar's live Kolkata listings display doctor qualifications, experience, patient ratings, review counts, consultation fees, hospital affiliations and availability. The comparison below uses those published fields rather than unsupported claims about surgical outcomes.

The live source does not publish a specific pay-for-placement statement or a hospital-accreditation scoring formula. Therefore, Doctar should not claim that doctors are ranked solely by experience, ratings or accreditation, or that no payment can influence placement, unless that policy is separately verified internally.

Hospital accreditation shown on the listing is reported where available; several Kolkata hospitals displayed on the page carry NABH / JCI indicators.

Top General Surgeons in Kolkata

The following General Surgeons are selected from the current Doctar Kolkata surgery directory because the live listing provides their general-surgery designation, qualifications, experience, ratings, fees and hospital information. The table is not a claim that one doctor is clinically superior to another.

The listing shows individual consultation fees from ₹500 to ₹1,500 among these doctors. Ratings and availability are live fields and can change.

Dr. Sekhar Chakraborty's individual Doctar profile lists 42 years of experience, BDS, MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and FDSRCS, a 4.6-star profile rating from 7 reviews, and a ₹1,400 consultation fee at The Calcutta Medical Research Institute in Alipore.

Dr. Sabyasachi Bose is listed with MBBS and DNB in General Surgery, more than 20 years of experience, a 4.5-star rating from 6 reviews and an ₹800 consultation fee at Manipal Hospitals (AMRI Hospitals), Mukundapur.

Fees & Experience at a Glance

The current Doctar Kolkata surgery directory lists 1,563 verified surgeons and shows many General Surgeons with more than 20 years of experience. The displayed General Surgeon consultation fees in the current results include ₹500, ₹700, ₹800, ₹1,000, ₹1,200, ₹1,400 and ₹1,500.

Examples from current listings include:

• ₹500: Dr. Sekhar Chakraborty

• ₹700: Dr. Nagesh Mandapaka

• ₹800: Dr. Kausik Nandi and Dr. Sabyasachi Bose

• ₹1,000: Dr. Prabirbijoy Kar, Dr. Samindra Nath Basak and Dr. Sandip Chakrabarti

• ₹1,400: Dr. Sekhar Chakraborty at The Calcutta Medical Research Institute

• ₹1,500: Dr. Tamonas Chaudhuri

Fees vary by doctor and practice location. The live profile should be checked before booking because consultation charges and appointment availability can change.

Conditions General Surgeons Treat

General surgeons evaluate and surgically manage a broad range of conditions involving the abdomen, digestive system, soft tissues and other areas requiring surgical assessment.

Doctar's profile for Dr. Tamonas Chaudhuri specifically lists appendicitis, hernias, gallstones, thyroid nodules, breast lumps, abdominal cysts, haemorrhoids, pilonidal sinus and wound management among conditions he treats.

The same profile describes elective and emergency general-surgery procedures including hernia repair, gallbladder removal, appendectomy, thyroidectomy and soft-tissue tumour excision.

A consultation may be appropriate when a patient has persistent abdominal pain, a new lump or swelling, difficulty swallowing, rectal bleeding, a non-healing wound or symptoms that may require surgical evaluation. Severe or sudden symptoms require urgent medical assessment rather than waiting for a routine appointment.

Browse General Surgeons by Locality

Doctar's Kolkata doctor directory identifies Salt Lake, Mukundapur, Bhawanipore, Alipore, Beliaghata, Dhakuria, Kasba and Teghoria among areas with doctors.

Useful General Surgeon locality options currently represented by Doctar include:

• General Surgeons in Mukundapur, Kolkata — Dr. Akhilesh K. Agarwal is listed in Mukundapur at Medica Superspeciality Hospital and Peerless Hospital.

• General Surgeons in Salt Lake, Kolkata — Salt Lake is represented by doctors including Dr. Tamonas Chaudhuri and Dr. Sandip Chakrabarti.

• General Surgeons in Alipore, Kolkata — Dr. Sekhar Chakraborty's profile lists The Calcutta Medical Research Institute in Alipore.

Where a dedicated locality page is unavailable in the indexed results, patients can use Doctar's main Kolkata doctor directory to filter by location, specialization, experience, rating and consultation fee.

What Patients Say

The current Kolkata surgery directory displays patient ratings and review counts for individual doctors. For example, Dr. Sekhar Chakraborty is shown at 4.9★ from 7 reviews, Dr. Prabirbijoy Kar at 4.7★ from 6 reviews, and Dr. Samindra Nath Basak at 4.6★ from 7 reviews.

These ratings should be treated as profile-level review data rather than evidence of surgical outcomes. Doctar does not provide enough consistent review text in the fetched directory to establish reliable aggregate themes about wait times, bedside manner or treatment results without inspecting individual reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best general surgeon in Kolkata?

There is no single objectively best general surgeon in Kolkata based only on the available Doctar data. The current directory lists multiple experienced General Surgeons with different qualifications, hospitals, fees and patient ratings. Patients should compare the doctor's relevant surgical experience, credentials, hospital and current reviews for their specific condition.

How much does a general surgeon cost in Kolkata?

Consultation fees vary by General Surgeon and location. Current Doctar listings show fees including ₹500, ₹700, ₹800, ₹1,000, ₹1,400 and ₹1,500 among listed Kolkata General Surgeons. The exact consultation charge should be confirmed on the doctor's live profile before booking because fees can change.

Which hospitals in Kolkata have general surgeons?

Doctar's current Kolkata listings show General Surgeons affiliated with hospitals and medical centres including Manipal Hospitals (AMRI Hospitals), Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Genesis Hospital, Iris Hospital, Kothari Medical Centre, Suraksha Diagnostic and The Calcutta Medical Research Institute. Hospital affiliation varies by doctor and should be checked on the individual profile.

When should I see a general surgeon in Kolkata?

A General Surgeon can evaluate problems that may require surgical treatment, including conditions such as appendicitis, hernias, gallstones, certain lumps, haemorrhoids and wound problems. Persistent abdominal pain, unexplained swelling, rectal bleeding or a non-healing wound can warrant assessment. Sudden severe symptoms require urgent medical attention.

Can a general surgeon perform laparoscopic surgery in Kolkata?

Some General Surgeons in Kolkata perform minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, but the exact procedures vary by surgeon and qualification. Dr. Tamonas Chaudhuri's Doctar profile specifically states that he is trained in laparoscopic techniques for procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy and hernia repair. Patients should confirm the procedure with their surgeon.

How do I choose a general surgeon in Kolkata?

Compare a General Surgeon's relevant qualification, years of experience, patient-review information, hospital affiliation, consultation fee and availability. The most appropriate surgeon also depends on the condition and procedure required. Doctar's current profiles provide these comparison fields so patients can review several options before booking.

Can I book a general surgeon in Kolkata online?

Doctar allows patients to compare listed doctors and book available appointments online. The current Kolkata surgery directory shows many General Surgeons with same-day appointment slots, although availability changes throughout the day. Patients should open the live profile to confirm the current slot, consultation fee, location and appointment details.

How experienced are general surgeons in Kolkata?

The current Doctar surgery directory includes many General Surgeons with more than 20 years of listed experience. Individual profiles show substantially different experience levels; for example, Dr. Tamonas Chaudhuri has 33 years, Dr. Ramesh Agarwala 38 years, Dr. Sandip Chakrabarti 38 years and Dr. Sekhar Chakraborty 42 years.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this page is intended for healthcare-provider discovery and general awareness. It is not a diagnosis, treatment recommendation or substitute for consultation with a qualified surgeon. Doctor credentials, ratings, fees, hospital affiliations and appointment availability may change, so verify the latest information on the live Doctar profile before booking.