Best Psychiatrist, Kolkata

​Dr. Sourav Das, a rapidly rising luminary in the realm of Clinical Psychiatry in Kolkata, West Bengal, possesses a formidable array of qualifications and distinctions that attest to his dynamic and seasoned persona. Armed with an MBBS, MD, DNB, ISAM, and IBSM, he stands as a paragon of excellence in the field of psychiatry, with specialized acumen in Sleep Medicine and Addiction Medicine with more than 15 years of experience in these fields.

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Embarking on his academic journey, Dr. Das achieved the milestone of completing his MBBS at the tender age of 22 from the prestigious Calcutta National Medical College. His academic prowess was evident through the acquisition of accolades and distinctions in Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Pathology. The early chapters of his professional voyage saw him as a Junior Resident (DPM Trainee) at the Institute of Psychiatry in IPGMER (SSKM hospital), Kolkata.

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The narrative of his academic conquest continued with the attainment of an MD in Psychiatry from the illustrious LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur. This 336-bedded Tertiary care Psychiatry Hospital, recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Government of India, bore witness to Dr. Das's academic brilliance, marked by distinctions in his chosen field. His journey further unfolded with the completion of DNB (Psychiatry) from the esteemed National Board of Examinations, Delhi.

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Not content with conventional mastery, Dr. Das delved into the realms of Sleep Medicine and Addiction Medicine. His pursuit of excellence led him to a certificate course in Addiction Medicine from NIMHANS, Bangalore, and specialized training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the same institution. A testament to his global perspective, Dr. Das completed a certificate course in Cultural Psychiatry in Chennai under BALM-University College London.

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In the realm of Sleep Medicine, he underwent rigorous training at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, one of India's premier referral centers for Sleep Medicine. His dedication and proficiency in this domain were underscored by his topping of the International Board Certification in Sleep Medicine, an accolade bestowed by the World Sleep Federation, USA.

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Dr. Das's professional tapestry expanded to include his role as a Deaddiction Psychiatrist, overseeing the Chemical Dependency ward in Antara Psychiatry Centre, a venerable and esteemed mental hospital in Kolkata boasting 200 beds. His global outlook was further affirmed by the successful completion of the International Certification in Addiction Medicine, conducted by the International Society of Addiction Medicine, Canada.

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Driven by an insatiable yearning for innovation and dissatisfied with the ordinary, he embarked upon a relentless pursuit of the avant-garde within the realm of psychiatry. Venturing into the cutting-edge domain of Neuromodulation, which encompasses the sophisticated methodologies of rtms, theta burst stimulation, and deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), he traversed the uncharted territories of interventional psychiatry.

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Such was his commitment to pioneering advancements that he undertook the monumental task of establishing the inaugural Deep TMS center in the entirety of West Bengal. Furthermore, he accomplished the feat of inaugurating the first-ever centers dedicated to theta burst stimulation and RTMS in the region, both equipped with state-of-the-art USFDA-approved devices and coils that epitomize the zenith of technological sophistication.

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In the wake of these groundbreaking endeavors, he now applies these revolutionary modalities to successfully address the intricate complexities of mental health conditions. His therapeutic interventions extend to the formidable challenges posed by conditions such as drug-resistant depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), debilitating anxiety, distressing tinnitus, and entrenched addictive disorders. Notably, he extends his adept proficiency to navigate the intricacies of body dysmorphic disorders, demonstrating a prowess that borders on the almost miraculous.

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Patients who have endured the burdens of mental afflictions spanning years, if not decades, and have found no solace in conventional medications or psychotherapeutic interventions now witness a renaissance in their well-being. Dr. Das, through the adept utilization of these cutting-edge technologies, emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a rejuvenated lease on life to those who have, until now, languished in the relentless grip of their ailments.

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Beyond the realms of clinical practice, Dr. Das's scholarly pursuits shine brightly. His foray into research began during his MBBS, where he secured the prestigious 'Short Term Studentship' from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for a project on HIV/AIDS epidemiological study. This was merely the prelude to his illustrious research career, marked by a coveted research award and an International travel Grant for his MD Thesis on Psychoneuroimmunology from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.

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His scholarly contributions extend to numerous research papers presented at both national and international conferences, totaling almost 30 publications, including several original research articles. Dr. Das's discerning expertise has also earned him the role of a reviewer for esteemed international journals in the fields of Psychiatry and allied sciences, underscoring his commitment to advancing medical knowledge. Journals such as Schizophrenia Research, Brain Behavior Immunity, Psychoneuroendocrinology, Asian Journal of Psychiatry, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, BMJ Case Reports, Annals of Thoracic Medicine, Sleep and Vigilance, Journal of Sleep and Sleep Disorder Research, Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice benefit from his meticulous scrutiny, further establishing Dr. Sourav Das as a beacon in the vast landscape of cutting edge medical research.