The establishment of the Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology (MINU) in Kolkata, which joins its well-established network of centers in Bengaluru, Goa, Mangalore, Jaipur, Manipal, Pune, Delhi, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Vijayawada, represents a significant advancement in the field of specialized patient care for Kolkata.

The new institution will be a comprehensive one-stop location for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of kidney and urinary tract problems, combining state-of-the-art technology with skilled, patient-centered medical care. In keeping with Manipal Hospitals’ ongoing dedication to community well-being and preventative healthcare, the inauguration also included a special health awareness session for elderly persons that focused on renal and urological health, preventive methods, and lifestyle management.

Prominent urologists and nephrologists from Manipal Hospitals’ Kolkata units participated in the inauguration program.

Gracing the occasion were Dr. H. Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman, Manipal Health Enterprise Pvt. Ltd, Dr. Upal Sengupta, Director – Team Nephrology and Clinical Lead Nephrology, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria and Senior Consultant – Nephrology Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Broadway and Saltlake, Dr. Dilip Kumar Pahari, Director – Nephrology, Manipal Hospitals, EM Bypass, Dr. Arghya Majumdar, Senior Consultant and Advisor – Nephrology, Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, Dr. Abhay Kumar, Director – Urology and Uro-Oncology, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass and Senior Consultant – Urology, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Broadway and Salt Lake, and Dr. Ranjan Sarkar, Senior Consultant – Nephrology, Manipal Hospitals, Broadway.

The specialists offered insightful advice on preserving renal and urological health, emphasizing the value of early identification, routine screening, and lifestyle modification. Additionally, they engaged with senior residents, answering frequent questions, outlining preventative strategies, and offering advice on how to manage long-term kidney and urine issues. The goal of the interactive session was to equip them with the knowledge they would need to live more active, healthier lives.

Dr. H. Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman, Manipal Health Enterprise Pvt. Ltd., said, “After its success in South India and other locations, the MINU’s introduction in Kolkata marks the opening of our eleventh center under this specialized vertical. Since 1991, this institute has been our ideal endeavor to offer all kidney and urinary care under one roof, from long-term therapies to pediatric transplants. We are thrilled to carry on this tradition of quality in Kolkata, making sure that residents get the same top-notch treatment for which Manipal Hospitals is renowned nationwide. This accomplishment demonstrates our dedication to patient-centered treatment. Our goal is to treat kidney and urological disorders holistically by combining cutting-edge technology with a multidisciplinary approach. To guarantee that every patient receives the finest care possible, our knowledgeable teams never stop working”.

Building trust and making sure patients get the correct care at the right time are the goals at the Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology.

Priyanka Dutta