About Doctor
Dr. Sukanto K. Das is an esteemed and senior consultant specialist in the Department of Nephrology at Manipal Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with an overall 25 years of experience, including 15 years of devoted focus on the specialisation. Dr. Das laid the foundation of his medical career by obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Maharaja Krishna Chandra Gajapati Medical College & Hospital (M.K.C.C.G.) and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in General Medicine from King George's Medical University (K.G.M.U.) in Lucknow, followed by a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Nephrology from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow. Dr. Das’s academic excellence has led him to secure a rank of 20th in the premedical entrance exam in Odisha and earn a gold medal during his MD.
Dr. Das's areas of expertise include performing Renal Transplantations and employing Interventional Nephrology procedures, such as insertion of Permcath, Double Lumen Catheters, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Lumen Cather Insertion, Ultra-sound Guided Renal Biopsy, and other-related procedures, Moreover, he is also proficient in performing several Renal Replacement Therapies, including Haemodialysis.
Dr. Das has been instrumental in pioneering several Renal Transplant programmes in many distinguished institutions during his professional journey. He has been associated with over 500 Renal Transplants and advanced interventional nephrology procedures in the eastern part of India, leading to improved patient outcomes. Moreover, Dr. Das has played a significant role in providing comprehensive treatment for critically ill patients with renal conditions by advancing nephrology services in several prestigious facilities in Odisha. His leadership qualities are further underscored by his holding various esteemed positions in numerous organisations, including being the secretary of the Odisha Nephrology Forum, a state body under the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN). He is also a life member of ISN and the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), enabling him to stay abreast of recent advancements and collaborate with experts in the field of Nephrology.
His contributions to the field of medical research are immense, having published several papers in various peer-reviewed journals, namely the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR), and the Indian Journal of Transplantation. Dr. Das has also delivered several talks and presentations at many reputable associations, earning him praise and appreciation for his oratory skills. He is actively raising awareness about general health and kidney-related issues in Eastern Odisha through mainstream and social media platforms, including a YouTube channel and a Facebook page titled ‘Kidney Care for You. ’ Furthermore, he is an accomplished author of the best-selling book ‘A Disrupted World’, which delves into the geopolitical impact of COVID-19.
Field of Expertise
Specialised in performing Renal Transplantation procedures, ensuring successful positive patient outcomes and well-being post-transplantation.
Demonstrates expertise in Interventional Nephrology, including dialysis access-related procedures, such as insertion of Permcath, Triple Lumen, and Double Lumen Catheters, as well as Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Catheter Insertion for effective facilitation of dialysis treatment.
Proficient in performing other interventional procedures, such as Ultrasound-Guided Renal Biopsy, for precise diagnosis and management of various renal-related diseases.
Specialised knowledge in advanced Haemodialysis procedures, implementing tailored dialysis regimens, and ensuring effective Renal Replacement Therapy.
Fellowship & Membership
Life Member of the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
Life Member of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
Languages Spoken
Odia
Hindi
English
Awards & Achievements
Serving as the Secretary of Odisha Nephrology Forum, a state body under ISN
Ex-organising secretary of East Zonal National Conference of Indian Society of Nephrology (ISNEASTCON) in September 2022
Acting Nominated Member for East Zone ISN for the year 2022-2023
Awarded Gold Medal for excellence in MD in General Medicine
Secured Rank 20 in Premedical Entrance Examination of Odisha
Talks & Publications
ISNCON 2023, Kolkata -Hyperoxaluria
ISNCON 2023 PATNA- CRRT IN ICU
ISOT-2023, Kolkata- Therapeutic dose monitoring of MMF
HOPECON 2023-AKI in Acute Liver Injury
OESCON 2023- Suspecting Non-Diabetic Kidney disease in a patient with diabetes and Kidney disease
ISNCON 2021- Renal Transplantation in Primary Hyperoxaluria Patients.
ISNCON 2018- Is there a need of low-calcium dialysate baths in Indian patients?
ISNEASTZONE 2014- Anti Hypertensives in CKD
ISNEASTCON, Ranchi 2012-Post Transplant CMV
PUBLICATIONS:
Das SK, Das SK, Padhi JK. Haemodialysis Permcath-associated Superior Vena Cava Syndrome. J Clin of Diagn Res.2019; 13(12): OD10-OD12. https://www.doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2019/43121/13395
Das, Sukanto K.; Das, Subodh K.1; Jena, Manas2; Kundu, Prasant2; Behera, Sarat3. Mediastinal Tuberculous Abscess: A Rare Presentation after Renal Transplant. Indian Journal of Transplantation 13(4):p 300-302, Oct–Dec 2019. | DOI: 10.4103/ijot.ijot_36_19 https://journals.lww.com/ijjt/toc/2019/13040
Sukanto Kishore Das, Raj Kumar Sharma, Amit Gupta, Narayan Prasad, Anupama Kaul, and Dharmendra Bhaduria. Neurological complications in renal transplant patients: A single-centre experience. Indian Journal of Transplantation 9 (2015) 130–137 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijt.2015.10.018
Das SK, Routray D, Sahoo PN, Das SK, and Mohanty SK. Renal Vein Thrombosis in Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. J Clin Diagn Res 2020; 14(3): PD01-PD02.
Das SK, Das SK, Pattnaik N, Routray B. Hemophagocytic Syndrome with Bone Marrow Tuberculosis in Renal Transplant Recipient. Indian J Nephrol. 2022 Sep-Oct;32(5):523-524. doi: 10.4103/ijn.IJN_466_21. Epub 2022 Jul 2. PMID: 36568585; PMCID: PMC9775607. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9775607/
Das SK, Das SK, Panda A, Parhi L. Cefepime Induced Neurotoxicity: A Case Series . J Clin of Diagn Res.2021; 15(6): OR01- OR05. https://www.doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2021/49031/15045
Published a Book titled’ A Disrupted World’