Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Chaurasia consults at three locations across Kolkata:

1. Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur – 223 & 230, Barakhola Lane, Purba Jadavpur, Mukundapur, Kolkata 700099. Timings: 9:00–10:30 AM and 4:00–5:30 PM.

2. Nightingale Hospital, Park Street – 11 Shakespeare Sarani Rd, Kankaria Estates, Kolkata 700071. Timings: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM.

3. Shanti Wellness Care, Bhowanipore – 50A, Sarat Bose Road, Bhowanipore, Kolkata 700025. Timings: 1:30 PM.

You can book in three ways:

📞 Call/WhatsApp: +91 79729 06320
💻 Online via Practo: Visit Practo and search Dr. Kundan Chaurasia
🏥 Walk-in: Visit any of the three clinic locations during OPD hours.

Yes. Home visits are available primarily in the evenings, after 6 PM, and are managed around the OPD schedule at Manipal and Nightingale hospitals. Please call in advance to book and confirm availability for your area.

Yes. Online consultations with Dr. Chaurasia are available through Practo — ideal for follow-ups, prescription renewals, or if you're unable to travel to the clinic.

Please bring:

• Previous medical records and prescriptions
• Recent blood test reports (if any)
• Blood pressure or blood sugar diary (if you maintain one)
• List of current medicines
• Any known allergy information
• Government ID for registration

Yes. Diabetes management is one of Dr. Chaurasia's core areas of practice. He offers comprehensive care including blood sugar monitoring guidance, HbA1c tracking, lifestyle counselling (especially for Bengali diet), medication management, and complication screening (kidneys, eyes, nerves, heart).

Type 2 Diabetes cannot be "cured" in the traditional sense, but it can go into remission — meaning blood sugar stays normal without medication — especially if caught early and treated aggressively with lifestyle changes. Weight loss of 10–15% of body weight, combined with a low-carbohydrate diet and regular exercise, can achieve remission in many patients. Long-term it requires ongoing management.

Both are important but measure different things. Fasting sugar shows your blood glucose at one point in time. HbA1c shows your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months and is the gold standard for monitoring long-term control. For diagnosis and ongoing monitoring, HbA1c is generally the more reliable measure. However, fasting and post-meal glucose tests are also important for day-to-day management.

No — this is one of the most dangerous mistakes patients make. High blood pressure (hypertension) typically has no symptoms. Feeling fine does not mean your BP is under control — it means your medicine is working. Stopping medication abruptly can cause a rebound spike in BP, which can lead to heart attack or stroke. Always consult Dr. Chaurasia before changing or stopping any BP medication.

Normal BP is below 120/80 mmHg. High BP (hypertension) is defined as 130/80 mmHg or above. A reading above 180/120 mmHg is a hypertensive crisis and requires immediate medical attention — call your doctor or go to an emergency room immediately.

Get thyroid tests (TSH, T3, T4) if you have symptoms such as: unexplained weight gain or loss, persistent fatigue, hair fall, feeling too cold or too warm, constipation or diarrhoea, irregular periods, depression or anxiety, palpitations, or swelling in the neck. Women above 35 should have a baseline thyroid test even without symptoms.

Ideally, no. Thyroid medicine (levothyroxine/thyroxine) is best taken on an empty stomach, 30–60 minutes before breakfast. Food — especially calcium-rich foods, soy, and high-fibre foods — can significantly reduce absorption. Coffee can also interfere. Take it as soon as you wake up, then wait before eating.

Absolutely. Senior health care is a key area of Dr. Chaurasia's practice. Services include: comprehensive senior health check-ups, memory and cognitive assessments, polypharmacy management (safely managing multiple medicines), fall risk evaluation, and managing multiple chronic conditions simultaneously.

Recommended annual tests for patients above 60:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Fasting blood sugar and HbA1c
• Lipid profile (cholesterol)
• Kidney function tests (creatinine, urea)
• Liver function tests
• Thyroid function (TSH)
• ECG and BP monitoring
• Vitamin B12 and D3 levels
• Urine routine
• Bone density (DEXA) if at risk
• Eye check-up and dental review

Dr. Chaurasia treats a wide range of conditions including:

• Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, pre-diabetes)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol
• Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism)
• Asthma and COPD
• Heart-related concerns (as primary care)
• Fever, infections, cough, cold
• UTI and stomach problems
• Skin allergies
• Senior health and multi-condition management
• Lifestyle counselling (weight, diet, smoking)

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) is the primary medical degree in India that qualifies a doctor to practice. MD (Doctor of Medicine) is a post-graduate specialisation. Many excellent general physicians in India practice as MBBS doctors and handle the full spectrum of general medicine with years of clinical experience. Dr. Chaurasia is an MBBS physician with extensive clinical experience across multiple hospitals in Kolkata.