Dr. Priyanka Patra

About Dr. Priyanka Patra

Dr. Priyanka Patra is a Clinical Geneticist based in Kolkata and one of the earliest dedicated genetics specialists in West Bengal — a region that has historically had very limited access to qualified genomic care. Her practice spans IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, the Institute of Fetal Medicine, Suraksha Diagnostic and Clinics, and Apollo Clinic, Mukundapur — giving her one of the broadest multi-institutional footprints of any geneticist in eastern India. What sets her apart from most clinical geneticists is her foundational training: her MD is in Medical Biochemistry, not Pediatrics. This makes her the rare geneticist who can approach inborn errors of metabolism and biochemical genetic disorders not just as a clinician interpreting reports, but as a biochemist who understands the underlying metabolic pathways with genuine depth. Combined with her DM in Medical Genetics and a Certificate Course in Clinical Genetics from the Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases, Osmania University, Hyderabad, she brings an unusually broad scientific foundation to her clinical practice.

Areas of Expertise

Biochemical Genetics and Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) Her MD in Medical Biochemistry gives her a depth in metabolic disorder diagnosis and management that goes beyond standard clinical genetics training — understanding not just what a result means, but the biochemical mechanisms behind it and how they translate into patient-specific management decisions. Prenatal and Fetal Genetics Expert evaluation of fetal anomalies and genetic risk assessment in pregnancy, with dedicated clinical sessions at the Institute of Fetal Medicine, Kolkata — one of the city's specialist centres for fetal medicine and prenatal diagnosis. Clinical Dysmorphology Systematic diagnosis of rare congenital syndromes through detailed physical and phenotypic evaluation — the clinical foundation that guides the selection and interpretation of genomic testing. Neurogenetics and Oncogenetics Specialised counselling and diagnostic workup for hereditary neurological conditions and hereditary cancer syndromes — two areas where a genetics consultation changes both the clinical pathway and the family's understanding of their long-term risk. Genomic Interpretation Integration of multi-platform diagnostic data — molecular, cytogenetic, and biochemical — into evidence-based clinical management plans that families and referring physicians can act on.

Why Consult Dr. Priyanka Through Genetidoc?

Dr. Patra is among the pioneering clinical geneticists in West Bengal — a state of over 90 million people with very few qualified genetics specialists. Her presence across multiple clinical settings in Kolkata reflects a commitment to making genetics care as accessible as possible within the city; her presence on Genetidoc extends that commitment to families across eastern India and the country at large. For families dealing with metabolic disorders in particular, her biochemistry background makes her a distinctively capable consultant — one who brings laboratory-level understanding to a clinical conversation. Through Genetidoc, she is available for online consultations by appointment, nationwide. If genetic testing is needed, Genetidoc arranges sample collection from the patient's home or nearest clinic, with processing at NABL and CAP accredited partner laboratories.

Consultation Details

Mode: Online (Video / WhatsApp) Languages: Bengali, Hindi, English Available: By appointment, nationwide for online consultation Sample Collection: Home pickup available across India

About Genetidoc

Genetidoc is India's largest network of online genetics specialists. The platform connects patients and families across India with qualified genetics doctors for consultations, counselling, and DNA testing guidance — making expert genetic care accessible, affordable, and personal.