Dr. Pinakee Sunder Kar

MBBS, DNB (Medicine)
D.M (Hepatology and Gastroenterology)

Consultant - Hepatology, Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy in Siliguri

Dr. Pinakee Sundar Kar is a renowned Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist known for providing exceptional treatment for all types of liver and digestive system disorders. With a strong academic foundation and advanced specialty training, he has built a distinguished career dedicated to patient care and medical excellence.

Dr. Kar completed his MBBS from Navodaya Medical College, Karnataka (2005-2011) and DNB in General Medicine from Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and Research Centre, Bhilai (2013-2016). He later pursued DM (Hepatology) from the Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi (2018-2021), securing All India Rank 5 in NEET-SS. During his tenure at ILBS, he received advanced, high-volume training in Hepatology, ERCP, HVPG, Liver ICU, and therapeutic endoscopy under globally eminent experts, including Prof. S. K. Sarin, one of the world's most influential hepatologists.

With over 10 years of expertise, Dr. Kar is recognized for incorporating modern medical technologies and advanced therapeutic techniques, which have enabled him to successfully treat thousands of patients with positive outcomes. He has a proven track record of establishing and strengthening GI and Hepatology services, introducing first-in-region advanced liver care facilities, and managing complex conditions such as portal hypertension and liver transplant-related care.

Dr. Kar specializes in the treatment of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary diseases, with focused expertise in Liver Disorders, Gallbladder Diseases, GI Cancers, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). His academic achievements include international conference presentations at AASLD and EASL, involvement in clinical research, and a prestigious NAMS Fellowship.

His deep dedication, clinical excellence, and innovative approach have earned him a strong reputation in the medical community of North Bengal as a trusted leader in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Area of Expertise

Chronic Hepatitis B & C
Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
Fatty Liver Disease
Gallstone & Gall Bladder related disorders
Alcoholic Liver Disease
GI Malignancies
Chronic Liver Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Pediatric Liver Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Obesity Management (IGB Placement)
Pre & Post Liver Transplantation
Advanced Hepatology & Liver ICU
ERCP (Therapeutic), Pancreato-Biliary Interventions
HVPG, Portal Hypertension Procedures
LDLT & DDLT Pre/Post-Transplant Management
ACLF, CRRT, GI Bleeding, SBP
Liver Failure, Alcoholic Hepatitis, Ascites
Capsule Endoscopy, Balloon Therapies
FMT, NAFLD, Metabolic Liver Disease
Clinical Research & Trials

Clinical Experience

First hepatologist of North Bengal and North East region

Manipal Hospital Siliguri, Rangapani and Central Referral Hospital Sikkim. (2024-till now)
Attached with P K Shah hospital Cooch Behar (2023-till now)
Prior worked in Maharaja Agrasen Hospital & Research Centre, Siliguri (2022-2023) and Desun Hospital, Siliguri.

Key Achievements & Leadership Contributions

Developed the Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department from scratch.
Transformed a 3 low-volume unit(hospital) in north Bengal into a high-volume ERCP centre (>200 ERCPs/year).
Introduced HVPG (Liver Angiography) - first in West Bengal.
Implemented High-Definition Capsule Endoscopy - first in North Bengal & Northeast India.
Initiated Plasma Exchange Therapy for Alcoholic Hepatitis - first in the region.
Established fast-track algorithms for liver failure, upper GI bleeding, portal hypertension, ACLF, and ACLD evaluation.
Managing a wide range of liver diseases, including NAFLD, HCC, decompensated cirrhosis, severe alcoholic hepatitis, acute liver failure, IBD, and post-liver-transplant patients.

Membership and Associations

Indian Society of Gastroenterology

American Gastroenterological Association

European Association for the Study of the Liver

National Academy of Medical Sciences

Indian National Association For Study Of The Liver

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Senior Resident - DM Hepatology

Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi (2018-2021)

Training Highlights Under World-Renowned Faculty

Prof. S.K. Sarin (Mentor): International icon in hepatology; pioneer in portal hypertension; former Director of ILBS; past President of AASLD & APASL; among the most cited hepatologists globally.
Dr. Vikram Bhatia (Hepatology & Transplant Hepatology): Globally recognised for work in metabolic liver disease, NAFLD, and endoscopic ultrasonography.
Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma (Critical Care Hepatology): Leading authority in ACLF, liver ICU, CRRT, and management of high-risk cirrhotics.
Dr. Rakhi Maiwall (Liver Failure & Sepsis in Cirrhosis): Distinguished researcher known for breakthrough work in sepsis, ACLF, and acute liver failure.
Dr. Virender Pamecha (Liver Transplant Surgery): One of India's top transplant surgeons with extensive LDLT & DDLT experience and transformative work in transplant outcomes.

Clinical Responsibilities

High-volume exposure to liver ICU, ACLF, variceal bleeding, HCC, NAFLD, portal hypertension, and transplant hepatology.
6-month posting in LDLT & DDLT Transplant Unit: active involvement in peri-operative management, immunosuppression, complications, and long-term follow-up.
Performed and assisted with HVPG, CRRT, therapeutic paracentesis, endoscopic procedures, and complex hepatology interventions.

International Exposure

Trained under visiting global hepatology legends: Dr. Arun Sanyal, Dr. Patrick Kamath, Dr. Jasmohan Bajaj, specializing in fatty liver, ACLF, and hepatic encephalopathy.

Senior Resident - DNB Medicine

Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital & Research Centre, Bhilai (2016-2018)

1800-bed SAIL tertiary-care centre serving Central India.
Worked under eminent gastroenterologists from GB Pant Hospital & PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Managed high-volume hepatology/GI cases, including IBD, pancreatitis, CLD, GI bleed, and liver failure.
Involved in routine and advanced endoscopic care.

Procedural Competencies

Endoscopy & Hepatology Procedures

Procedure	Volume	Remarks
ERCP	1000+	Therapeutic: cannulation, stone extraction, plastic/metal stenting
Upper GI Endoscopy	30000+	Diagnostic + variceal ligation, bleeding control
Colonoscopy	10000+	Diagnostic + polypectomy
HVPG	40+	First centre to introduce HVPG in West Bengal
Capsule Endoscopy	Numerous	First in North Bengal & Northeast India
Plasma Exchange Therapy	Several	First in the region for alcoholic hepatitis
Liver ICU Procedures	200+	CRRT, ascitic taps, LVP, paracentesis

Research & Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

Principal Investigator: RCT on Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) for NAFLD & Obesity ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04594954
Co-Investigator: Multicentric study on Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Research Projects

Ulcerative colitis cohort - Central India (submitted for publication)
Coagulation derangements during CRRT using ROTEM - manuscript submitted

Publications / International Presentations

“Tolerance of standard dose albumin infused over 6 hrs for treatment of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis - A randomized controlled trial.”

Presented at AASLD, EASL, and Korean Digestive Disease Week.

Honors & Achievements

Associate Fellowship - National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), India (2023)
2nd Prize - CGAPICON Scientific Paper Award
Cleared PGI Chandigarh Theory Entrance 3 times, a rare feat demonstrating academic excellence
Abstracts accepted at globally leading hepatology forums (AASLD, EASL, KDDW)

Areas of Interest

Portal hypertension, HCC, ACLF, Liver Transplantation, CRRT, IBD, NAFLD, Alcoholic Hepatitis, Intragastric Balloon, Sepsis in Cirrhosis, Endoscopic Therapy, FMT and GI malignancy.