Introducing Dr Mainak Pal
MBBS, MS in General Surgery and FMAS | Advanced Bariatric & Laparoscopic Gastro Surgeon in Kolkata | 15+ Years of Experience | 10,000+ Surgeries Performed
GI Surgery
Laparoscopic
Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic
Surgery
Gallbladder
Surgery
Surgical Care Built on Years of Patients’ Trust
Dr Mainak Pal’s professional journey as a gastro surgeon in Kolkata combines surgical practice, medical education, clinical research and continued skills development. Currently a consultant at Peerless Hospital, Kolkata, Dr Pal also teaches DNB trainees and guides their thesis and research work. Dr Mainak Pal is also the examiner of the physiotherapy course running at Peerless Hospital.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Medical Education
- MBBS – University of Calcutta, 2007
- MS in General Surgery – West Bengal University of Health Sciences, 2012
- FMAS – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, 2015
The Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery reflects focused professional development in laparoscopic surgical techniques.
Professional Registration
Dr Mainak Pal is registered with the West Bengal Medical Council under registration number 63678.
Advanced Surgical Training
Continued training has remained an important part of Dr Pal’s professional journey.
Advanced Laparoscopic Skills
Dr Pal completed the Advanced Laparoscopic Knotting and Suturing Programme at the ETHICON Institute of Surgical Training, New Delhi, in 2012.
Bariatric Surgery Training
Advanced bariatric surgery training includes:
- BARICON at AIIMS New Delhi, 2019
- Bariatric surgery training at IRCAD France, 2019
MIPH and Laser Proctology
In 2023, Dr Pal received training in MIPH and laser proctology at IMMAST, Mumbai.
Dr Pal has also attended national conferences on minimally invasive surgery, with particular attention to hernia surgery and coloproctology.
Professional Experience
Dr Pal’s career includes clinical and academic responsibilities across established medical institutions in West Bengal.
- Completed three years of postgraduate training in the Department of General Surgery at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital
- Completed a senior residency in the Department of Surgery at R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital
- Served for four years as a lecturer and surgical consultant at IPGMER, Kolkata
- Currently serves as a consultant at Peerless Hospital, Kolkata
- Has completed eight years of consultant service at Peerless Hospital
Teaching Experience
Teaching has remained an integral part of Dr Pal’s professional work. Academic responsibilities have included:
- Conducting regular undergraduate classes during three years of postgraduate residency
- Teaching undergraduate medical students and interns for four-and-a-half years
- Serving as a lecturer in the Department of General Surgery at IPGMER, Kolkata
- Teaching DNB trainees at Peerless Hospital
- Guiding DNB students with thesis and research work
Areas of Expertise
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass – RYGB and Mini/OAGB
BMI and Criteria
Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendix Surgery
Emergency Abdominal Surgery
Piles Treatment
Anal Fissure Treatment
Anal Fistula Treatment
Haemorrhoid Treatment
Laser Proctology
Stomach Cancer Surgery
Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Gallbladder Cancer Surgery
Research and Publications
Research Focus
Dr Pal’s research compared early and interval cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis, with particular attention to operative difficulty and postoperative complications.
Published Work
- Postoperative Complications in Early Versus Interval Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Acute Cholecystitis: A One-Year Eastern Indian Experience National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 2020
- Subcutaneous Migration of an Accidentally Ingested Fishbone Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, 2013
Why Choose Dr Mainak Pal
More than 5,000 laparoscopic surgeries, including over 3,000 gallbladder surgeries and 1,500 laparoscopic hernia surgeries
Over 1,500 GI surgeries across a range of gastrointestinal conditions.
Minimally invasive treatment focused on safer, smoother recovery
Clear guidance on treatment options, risks and lifestyle changes