Dr. Utsa Basu
Experience: | 14 years |
Education: | West Bengal University of Health Science |
Academic degree: | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I am a consultant physician and diabetologist, most of my work is around managing diabetes in all its types—type1, type2, gestational and also the more complex cases with complications like neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy and cardiovascular involvmnt. I look at diabetes not just as a disease of sugar levels but as a condition that affect the whole body and day to day life. My role is to combine medication with lifestyle managment, helping patients understand how diet, excercise and regular monitoring can change outcomes. I also handle related metabolic conditions like hypertension, thyroid disorder, and obesity since they often go hand in hand with diabetes. In hospital settings I am used to acute care like diabetic ketoacidosis as well as long term followup for prevention of further damage. I try to keep consultations practical, giving advice that patients can actually use in real world not just theory. |
Achievements: | I am proud to say I secured 1st rank in my MD which was a big milestone for me. That achievemnt really reflected the effort and long hours I put into my studies and clinical training. It also gave me more confidence in handling tough cases and sharpened my base in evidence based medicine. For me it was not just about exams but about building the foundation to treat patients better. That rank remind me always to stay focused and keep learning even after degree. |
I am a doctor with 14 years of clincial work in medicine and diabetology, and over this time I got to see patients in many diffrent situations, from routine OPD consults to really critical care cases. Most of my focus revolve around managing diabetes in all its stages, whether newly detected, long term uncontrolled or with complications like neuropathy, kidney and cardiac involvemnt. I also deal with broad internal medicine problems like hypertension, thyroid disorders, infections, and metabolic issues which often overlap with diabetes and make care more complicated. My approach is always to mix evidence based treatment with practical guidance that patients can actually follow. Like, prescribing is only half of it, the real challenge is helping people stick to the plan, adjust lifestyle, monitor sugar levels without feeling overburden. I also counsel families, because support system makes a big diffrence in chronic disease managment. Over the years I became more aware of how prevention and early detection is as important as acute care. That’s why I spend time on patient education, simple explanations about diet, activity, monitoring and what red flags to not ignore. Sometimes even small adjustment avoid major complications later. I also keep myself updated by attending CMEs, medical workshops and discussing real world issues with colleagues. Every patient case teaches me new things, like no two diabetics are really the same even if the diagnosis is same on paper. That thought keep me humble and curious. Right now I see myself not just as a physician treating diseases but as someone helping people take control of their health journey. I believe comfort, trust and clarity between doctor and patient is just as valuable as medicines or procedures. In the end, it’s about making sure care feels personal, safe and sustainable.
