Best Chest Specialist in Kolkata

Kolkata has a well-established base of chest specialists — doctors qualified in pulmonary medicine, tuberculosis, and respiratory diseases — practicing across major hospital networks including CMRI (CK Birla Hospital), B.P. Poddar Hospital, Manipal Hospitals Salt Lake, Fortis Anandapur, Ruby General Hospital, and Eskag Sanjeevani. Consultation fees range from ₹500 to ₹1,500. Doctar lists verified chest specialists in Kolkata by locality, credentials, and patient ratings so you can compare and book the right doctor without making multiple calls.

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Medically reviewed by: Dr. Sukanta Kodali, M.B.B.S. (Calcutta National Medical College, 2008), M.D. Pulmonary Medicine (SCB Medical College, Cuttack, 2015) — Pulmonologist & Chest Specialist, Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI), Alipore, Kolkata.
Last updated: August 2026. Fees, ratings, and slot availability change frequently — check the live Doctar listing for current figures.

How We Rank These Chest Specialists

Doctar ranks chest specialists in Kolkata on four verified criteria: (1) years of clinical experience in pulmonary/respiratory/chest medicine, (2) patient ratings from post-visit reviews, (3) hospital accreditation status (NABH/JCI where applicable), and (4) confirmed credentials — MBBS plus MD, DNB, or DTCD in Pulmonary/Respiratory/Chest Medicine, or equivalent. No doctor pays for placement. Profiles with unverifiable credentials or incomplete data are excluded.

Top-Rated Chest Specialists in Kolkata

Fees and availability are subject to change. Verify current details on the live Doctar listing.

Fees & Experience at a Glance

Chest specialist consultation fees in Kolkata are typically around ₹600 to ₹1,000, though senior specialists at accredited hospitals — Manipal, Fortis, Apollo Gleneagles, CMRI — generally charge ₹1,200 to ₹1,500. The exact fee is displayed on each verified Doctar profile before a booking is confirmed. Experience among Doctar-listed chest specialists in Kolkata ranges from 14 years (Dr. Sukanta Kodali) to 31+ years (BM Birla Hospital senior pulmonologist). Kolkata has some of India's leading pulmonology specialists across 20+ hospitals, many of whom are internationally trained.

What Conditions Does a Chest Specialist Treat?

Chest specialists in Kolkata — also called pulmonologists, lung specialists, or chest physicians — diagnose and manage:

• Asthma & Allergic Airway Disease — including severe and refractory asthma, immunotherapy referral

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) — bronchitis, emphysema, bronchodilator optimisation

• Tuberculosis (TB) — diagnosis, DOTS-compliant drug regimens, MDR-TB, post-TB sequelae

• Lung Cancer — staging, tissue biopsy, bronchoscopic procedures, palliative care coordination

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea — polysomnography, CPAP titration, sleep studies

• Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) & Pulmonary Fibrosis

• Pleural Effusion & Pneumothorax

• Pneumonia & Recurrent Chest Infections

• Pulmonary Hypertension & Sarcoidosis

• Bronchiectasis & Respiratory Failure

• COVID-19 pulmonary sequelae — post-infection lung rehabilitation

Procedures available from chest physicians in Kolkata include sleep studies, bronchoscopy, tracheal stent placement, and thoracentesis. Dedicated chest clinics in Kolkata also conduct pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, and imaging studies to diagnose disorders such as asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung diseases.

Browse Chest Specialists by Locality in Kolkata

Find a chest specialist near you — Doctar covers all major Kolkata neighbourhoods:

• Chest Specialist in Alipore — CMRI (CK Birla Hospital), BM Birla Hospital, Kothari Medical Centre

• Chest Specialist in Bhawanipore / Park Street — Atulya Diagnostics, Nightingale Hospital, SL Artemis Medical Centre

• Chest Specialist in Salt Lake (Bidhannagar) — Manipal Hospitals (AMRI Broadway), Apollo Gleneagles

• Chest Specialist in Mukundapur / EM Bypass — RTIICS (Narayana Health), Manipal Hospitals (AMRI Dhakuria)

• Chest Specialist in Anandapur — Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Ruby General Hospital

• Chest Specialist in New Alipore — B.P. Poddar Hospital Chest Clinic

• Chest Specialist in Belgharia / Ultadanga — Zenith Superspecialist Hospital

• Chest Specialist in Behala — Kasturi Medical Centre

• Chest Specialist in Baghbazar / Baranagar — Eskag Sanjeevani

What Patients Say

Across verified post-consultation reviews on Doctar for chest specialists and pulmonologists in Kolkata, patient satisfaction scores range from 67% to 100%. Patients most frequently highlight thoroughness of diagnosis, willingness to explain conditions in clear terms (including in Bengali), and multi-location availability as positives. For doctors with very high patient volumes, wait times at clinic are the most common constructive note — especially at multi-location specialists who run busy OPDs. For current ratings on individual profiles, see the live Doctar listing.

FAQ

Who is the best chest specialist in Kolkata?

The best chest specialist in Kolkata depends on your condition, locality, and budget. For interventional and complex cases, Dr. Debraj Jash at Manipal Hospitals Salt Lake holds a DM in Pulmonary & Critical Care — the highest pulmonology degree in India — and is one of very few practicing DM pulmonologists in the city. For tuberculosis and general chest medicine across south Kolkata, Dr. Surajit Chatterjee (21 years, multiple locations) and Dr. Sukanta Kodali at CMRI Alipore are widely verified on Doctar.

How much does a chest specialist cost in Kolkata?

A chest specialist consultation in Kolkata typically costs ₹500 to ₹1,500. At government-affiliated or high-volume clinics, fees can be lower; at accredited private hospitals such as Manipal, Fortis, or Apollo Gleneagles, expect ₹1,200 to ₹1,500. Diagnostic procedures — spirometry, chest X-ray, bronchoscopy, sleep study — are billed separately. Each Doctar profile shows the exact consultation fee before you book.

What is the difference between a chest specialist and a pulmonologist in Kolkata?

In India, "chest specialist" and "pulmonologist" refer to the same category of respiratory physician. A chest specialist typically holds an MD or DTCD (Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases) and focuses on the full range of lung and airway conditions. "Pulmonologist" is the more internationally recognized term and often refers to doctors with an MD or DM in Pulmonary Medicine who also perform interventional procedures like bronchoscopy and EBUS. Either is appropriate for most respiratory conditions.

When should I see a chest specialist instead of a general physician?

See a chest specialist when a cough lasts more than 2–3 weeks without improvement, when you experience shortness of breath on mild exertion, recurrent chest infections, unexplained wheezing, blood in sputum, or if you have a known condition (asthma, COPD, TB) that is not responding to general treatment. A general physician can manage mild symptoms, but persistent or worsening respiratory problems require specialist evaluation and lung function testing.

Which hospitals in Kolkata have dedicated chest medicine departments?

Hospitals with full chest medicine or pulmonology departments include CMRI (CK Birla Hospital, Alipore), Manipal Hospitals Salt Lake (AMRI Broadway), Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Apollo Gleneagles (Canal Circular Road), RTIICS / Narayana Health (EM Bypass), Ruby General Hospital (Anandapur), B.P. Poddar Hospital Chest Clinic (New Alipore), and Eskag Sanjeevani (Baghbazar, Baranagar, Khardah). All have 24x7 emergency access and on-site diagnostics.

Can a chest specialist in Kolkata treat tuberculosis?

Yes. TB diagnosis and treatment are core functions of chest specialists in Kolkata. Doctors with DTCD or an MD in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases are specifically trained in DOTS-compliant drug regimens, MDR-TB management, and post-TB lung rehabilitation. Kolkata's hospital networks — including government tertiary hospitals like IPGMER & SSKM — have dedicated chest medicine units with TB expertise.

How do I book an appointment with a chest specialist in Kolkata?

On Doctar, use the locality filter on the Kolkata pulmonologist / chest specialist listing to narrow by your neighbourhood, fee range, experience level, and availability (today, this week, weekend). Verified credentials and fees are visible before booking. Several doctors also offer video consultations for follow-ups or initial assessments where in-person examination is not required.

What qualifications should I look for in a chest specialist?

At minimum, a chest specialist should hold an MBBS and either an MD in Pulmonary/Respiratory Medicine, an MD in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases, or a DTCD (Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases) plus a Diplomate NB (Respiratory Medicine). Higher qualifications include a DM in Pulmonary & Critical Care, FRCP (UK), FCCP (USA), or FICS (Fellow, Indian Chest Society). Hospital affiliation and NABH accreditation of the practice facility are additional positive indicators.