Dr. Rahul Roy Chowdhury is a distinguished Consultant in Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology at Manipal Hospitals Dhakuria, Kolkata, with 33 years of extensive experience, including 19 years as a specialist. He is widely renowned for his exceptional expertise in performing pelvic and upper abdominal surgeries, peritonectomies, and laparoscopic procedures tailored specifically for managing endometrial cancers.

Dr. Roy Chowdhury dedicated a significant portion of his professional career, spanning 15 years, to practicing medicine in the United Kingdom. During this tenure, he underwent rigorous training across several prestigious hospitals, ultimately earning the esteemed FRCOG qualification from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London. Additionally, he holds a Completion Certificate of Training from the Professional Medical Educational and Training Board in the UK.

His specialization in Gynaecological Oncology occurred at the renowned Oxford Cancer Centre with in The John Radcliffe Hospital from 2003 to 2007. Dr. Chowdhury continued to refine his expertise in Gynaecological Oncology across various esteemed institutions.Upon returning to India in 2008, he quickly established himself as a prominent authority in the field. Presently, he holds the distinction of being recognised as a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Furthermore, Dr. Roy Chowdhury is actively engaged in pioneering clinical research endeavors, contributing significantly to practice-changing trials such as INTERLACE (induction chemotherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer).His unwavering dedication to advancing the field of Gynaecological Oncology underscores his commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing medical knowledge.

Dr. Roy Chowdhury is also associated with esteemed fellowships, including the Association of Gynecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI), Indian Society of Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology      ( ISCCP), and serves as a Founding Member of the Kolkata Gyneoncology Trials and Translational Research Group ( KolGO Trg).

Fellowship & Membership

• Association of Gynecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI)
• Indian Society of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Physicians (ISCCP)
• Founding Member of Kolkata Gyneoncology Trials and Translational Research Group (KolGO Trg)

Field of Expertise

• Specialising in Gynae Oncology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological cancers.
• Expertise in pelvic and upper for the management of various gynaecological and gynaeoncologic condition.
• Proficiency in performing peritonectomies, a surgical procedure involving the removal of the peritoneum lining in advanced ovarian cancer.
• Skilled in conductinglaparoscopic procedures tailored for the management of endometrial cancers, ensuring precise and minimally invasive treatment options.

Awards & Achievements

• Local mentor for In-country training of International Gynae Cancer Society Fellowship.
• Invited delegate to the1st Endometrial Endometrial Cancer Consensus Conference for Clinical Research (ECCC-CR) on November 2^nd and 3rd, 2023 in Seoul, Korea. LMIC (lndia, Nepal, Bangladesh) representative for Endometrial Cancer Consensus meeting on standards in Research on Endometrial Cancer.