Dr. Pinakee Sunder Kar Reviews
Patient Experience
A 19-year-old college student from Bhutan presented with severe ulcerative colitis flare. Dr. Kar initiated biologic therapy
A 28-year-old female software engineer from Kolkata presented with persistent abdominal pain and unexplained weight loss. Dr. Kar discovered through advanced endoscopic ultrasound that she had a rare neuroendocrine tumor in her pancreas. She underwent successful endoscopic resection and made a full recovery within three months, returning to her high-stress job with dietary modifications.
A 62-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Darjeeling arrived with severe jaundice and itching. Diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, Dr. Kar initiated a novel combination of ursodeoxycholic acid and budesonide. The patient's family was deeply involved in care, learning to administer medications. After six months, his liver functions normalized remarkably.
An 8-year-old boy from a low-income family in Siliguri was brought in with chronic diarrhea and failure to thrive. Dr. Kar diagnosed celiac disease through duodenal biopsy and serological tests. With gluten-free diet education provided free through hospital resources, the child gained 4 kg in two months and resumed normal growth.
A 45-year-old Nepali immigrant construction worker presented with hematemesis. Emergency endoscopy revealed bleeding esophageal varices. Dr. Kar performed successful endoscopic variceal ligation. The patient's coworkers pooled funds for his medication. He returned to light duty after one month with complete resolution.
A 33-year-old pregnant woman
A 70-year-old retired army colonel with multiple comorbidities presented with difficulty swallowing. Endoscopy revealed eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr. Kar prescribed swallowed fluticasone therapy. The patient's military discipline ensured perfect adherence, resulting in complete symptom resolution in eight weeks.
A 55-year-old tea estate manager presented with recurrent abdominal pain. Capsule endoscopy revealed Crohn's disease in the small intestine. Dr. Kar started azathioprine therapy. The patient's employer provided flexible work arrangements during the three-month titration period until symptoms fully controlled.
A 41-year-old homemaker from a middle-class family developed refractory GERD. Dr. Kar performed impedance-pH testing which revealed weakly acidic reflux. She was successfully treated with baclofen and lifestyle modifications, with complete symptom resolution after six weeks of targeted therapy.
A 67-year-old farmer presented with obstructive jaundice. ERCP revealed a benign biliary stricture. Dr. Kar placed multiple plastic stents with planned exchanges. The patient's sons accompanied him for every procedure. After one year of treatment, the stricture resolved completely without surgery.
A 23-year-old professional athlete developed exercise-induced gastrointestinal symptoms. Dr. Kar diagnosed visceral hypersensitivity and implemented gut-directed hypnotherapy alongside dietary modifications. The athlete returned to competition within two months with optimized nutritional strategies.
A 50-year-old shopkeeper with chronic liver disease developed hepatic encephalopathy. Dr. Kar initiated rifaximin therapy and created a simplified medication schedule for the semi-literate patient. His wife learned to recognize early warning signs, preventing further hospitalizations for six months.
A 31-year-old woman with family history presented for colorectal cancer screening. Colonoscopy revealed multiple adenomatous polyps. Dr. Kar performed complete polypectomy and established a surveillance plan. Genetic testing revealed Lynch syndrome, leading to family screening and preventive care.
A 58-year-old diabetic patient presented with unexplained nausea. Gastric emptying study revealed gastroparesis. Dr. Kar implemented a multidisciplinary approach including dietary modification, prokinetics, and glucose control optimization. Symptoms improved by 80% within four weeks through coordinated care.
