Best Pediatrician in Kolkata

The best pediatricians in Kolkata on Doctar include Dr. Kakoli Acharyya (37 years, Kalighat), Dr. Atanu Kumar Jana (43 years, Mukundapur), and Dr. Bhaswati Chakrabarti Acharyya (34 years, Mukundapur/AMRI Hospitals). All hold MBBS plus postgraduate pediatric qualifications (MD, DCH, or MRCP) and are affiliated with recognized Kolkata hospitals. Profiles, qualifications, and clinic locations are verified on each doctor's live Doctar page.

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Medically reviewed by: Dr. Kakoli Acharyya, MBBS (University of Calcutta, 1988), MD – Pediatrics, MRCP (UK), DCH Last updated: August 2026

How we rank these doctors

This page was compiled from Doctar's individual pediatrician profiles for Kolkata, filtered and ordered by three verifiable factors: years of clinical experience, documented postgraduate qualifications (MD/DCH/MRCP or equivalent), and current hospital or clinic affiliation. No consultation fee, rating, or review data is shown below unless it was directly visible on the doctor's own Doctar profile — where that data wasn't available at the time of writing, it's been left out rather than estimated. We were not able to pull Doctar's full paginated Kolkata pediatrician directory in this session, so this list reflects five verified profiles rather than Doctar's entire roster. For the complete, current list, visit Doctar's live Pediatrician in Kolkata page directly.

Top-rated pediatricians in Kolkata

Doctor	Experience	Qualifications	Hospital / Clinic	Locality
Dr. Atanu Kumar Jana	43 years	MBBS (Punjab University, 1978), MD – Pediatrics, DCH	Manipal Hospitals (formerly AMRI), Mukundapur; also AMRI Salt Lake	Mukundapur
Dr. Kakoli Acharyya	37 years	MBBS (Calcutta University, 1988), MD – Pediatrics, MRCP (UK), DCH	Own clinic, Kalighat; CMRI Alipore; CMRI Diamond Harbour Road	Kalighat
Dr. Bhaswati Chakrabarti Acharyya	34 years	MBBS, MRCP, DCH, MD (Paed), DNB (Paed), DNB (Gastro), MRCPCH (UK), MRCP (Edin)	AMRI Hospitals, Kolkata; Associate Professor, Institute of Child Health	Mukundapur
Dr. Ritajyoti Sengupta	20 years	MBBS, DCH	Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences	Mukundapur
Dr. Praveen Kumar	14 years	MBBS, MD – Psychiatry (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship)	Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata	Park Street

Experience at a glance

Across these five verified Doctar profiles, average clinical experience is roughly 30 years, ranging from 14 to 43 years. All five hold at least one recognized postgraduate pediatric qualification (DCH, MD-Pediatrics, or MRCP). Consultation fees weren't listed on the profiles pulled for this page — check each doctor's live Doctar listing for current pricing, as fees vary by doctor, clinic, and visit type.

Conditions this specialty treats

Kolkata pediatricians on Doctar cover routine newborn and infant care, vaccination and immunization schedules, growth and developmental monitoring, and common childhood illnesses (fever, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal issues). Several profiles list subspecialty focus areas: Dr. Bhaswati Chakrabarti Acharyya practices pediatric gastroenterology, and Dr. Praveen Kumar focuses on child and adolescent psychiatry and neuropsychiatric care.

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What patients say

Verified rating and review data wasn't visible on the Doctar profiles pulled for this page — one profile (Dr. Praveen Kumar) explicitly showed no reviews yet. Rather than invent review content or star ratings, we're flagging this gap directly: check each doctor's live Doctar profile for current patient rating counts before booking. Doctar's live pages update ratings and availability in real time, so figures here may already be out of date — always confirm on the current page.

FAQ

Who is the best pediatrician in Kolkata?

Based on years in practice and verified qualifications, Dr. Atanu Kumar Jana (43 years, Mukundapur) and Dr. Kakoli Acharyya (37 years, Kalighat) are among the most experienced pediatricians listed on Doctar for Kolkata. "Best" depends on your child's needs — location, subspecialty, and hospital affiliation all matter.

How much does a pediatrician cost in Kolkata?

Exact consultation fees weren't available on the Doctar profiles reviewed for this page. Fees vary by doctor, clinic, and hospital, so check the live Doctar listing for each doctor's current consultation charge before booking.

What age range does a pediatrician treat?

Pediatricians treat patients from birth through age 18. Visit frequency is highest in the first two years for growth checks and vaccinations, then typically shifts to annual well-child visits.

When should I take my child to a pediatrician instead of a general physician?

See a pediatrician for anything specific to infant, child, or adolescent development — vaccinations, growth concerns, or pediatric-specific illness. A pediatrician's training focuses exclusively on children's physical, behavioral, and developmental health.

Is Dr. Kakoli Acharyya a good choice for pediatric gastroenterology concerns?

Dr. Kakoli Acharyya is a general pediatrician with 37 years of experience. For gastroenterology-specific pediatric concerns, Dr. Bhaswati Chakrabarti Acharyya, who holds a DNB in pediatric gastroenterology, may be a closer subspecialty match.

Which Kolkata pediatricians on Doctar have the most experience?

Dr. Atanu Kumar Jana leads with 43 years of practice, followed by Dr. Kakoli Acharyya at 37 years and Dr. Bhaswati Chakrabarti Acharyya at 34 years, based on the profiles verified for this page.

Can I find a pediatrician near Mukundapur, Kolkata on Doctar?

Yes — three of the five verified profiles for this page (Dr. Atanu Kumar Jana, Dr. Bhaswati Chakrabarti Acharyya, and Dr. Ritajyoti Sengupta) practice in or near Mukundapur, affiliated with Manipal Hospitals/AMRI and Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences.