Dr. Koushik Mukherjee

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Koushik Mukherjee, MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Rheumatology), is a highly experienced rheumatologist and internal medicine consultant with 12 years of experience at SSKM and private clinics.

He specializes in autoimmune and inflammatory joint disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and vasculitis.

He offers early diagnosis through clinical evaluation and serological testing, personalized treatment plans using DMARDs and biologics, and focuses on long-term patient education, pain management, and lifestyle modifications.

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Mukherjee's evidence-driven, patient-centric approach and contributions to internal medicine and rheumatology have made him a trusted specialist for chronic joint care.

At IPGMER-SSKM Hospital, one of the most reputed tertiary care institutions in West Bengal, he contributes to both advanced rheumatology care and postgraduate training.

In addition to his institutional role, Dr.

Mukherjee consults at leading private clinics across Kolkata, including in Barasat, Belgharia, and surrounding areas, offering specialized care for chronic joint and autoimmune conditions.

He is widely known for his diagnostic precision and patient-first approach in managing complex rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ankylosing spondylitis, scleroderma, psoriatic arthritis, and vasculitis.

His practice emphasizes early diagnosis using detailed clinical evaluation combined with advanced serological tests, including ANA, RF, anti-CCP, and other autoimmune markers.

He also treats less common disorders like sarcoidosis and undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis.

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Mukherjee's treatment philosophy centers around evidence-based use of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and immunomodulatory agents.

His protocols are individualized to each patient's condition, minimizing side effects while maximizing long-term disease control and joint preservation.

He is also involved in patient education on lifestyle management, joint-friendly exercises, and dietary practices that support chronic inflammation reduction.

Patients across Kolkata and districts like Barasat and North 24 Parganas value his ability to combine hospital-level expertise with accessible, community-based care.

His clear communication, regular follow-up planning, and emphasis on empowering patients have earned him a strong reputation for managing both newly diagnosed and long-standing rheumatologic conditions.

In recent public outreach initiatives, Dr.

Mukherjee has raised awareness about early arthritis detection and multidisciplinary management of autoimmune joint diseases.

His participation in such community clinics reflects his commitment to making high-quality rheumatology care more accessible to suburban and rural populations.

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Koushik Mukherjee is regarded as one of the leading rheumatologists in Kolkata, blending academic excellence with compassionate, holistic care for patients suffering from chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.

Special training in autoimmune vasculitis and lupus, Member of Indian Rheumatology Association, Awarded for clinical excellence in arthritis treatment, Runs long-term patient education and rehab programs, Published studies on biologic therapy outcomes