Name: Dr. Joydeep Biswas
Specialty: General Physician, Neurologist
Qualification/Board Certification: MBBS, DNB – General Medicine, DNB – Neurology
Affiliation: Peerless Hospital, Sparsh Diagnostic Centre, Kolkata
Locations: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Languages Spoken: English, Bengali, Hindi
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: Not applicable
About the Doctor
Dr. Joydeep Biswas is one of the most esteemed general physicians and neurologists in Kolkata, with 10 years of experience. He completed his MBBS from West Bengal State University, followed by a DNB in General Medicine and a DNB in Neurology from the National Board of Examinations, Government of India. This dual specialisation allows him to provide comprehensive care ranging from common medical conditions to complex neurological disorders. Dr. Biswas currently practices at Peerless Hospital in Panchasayar and Sparsh Diagnostic Centre in Bansdroni, Kolkata. He accepts new patients and has special interests in dementia, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, nerve and muscle disorders, sciatica, and vertigo.
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10 years of experience in general medicine and neurology
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Dual DNB qualifications – General Medicine and Neurology (National Board of Examinations)
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Expertise in dementia, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, and vertigo
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Specialises in nerve and muscle disorders, foot drop, and sciatica pain treatment
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Currently accepting new patients at two Kolkata locations
Education & Training
Medical School – MBBS, West Bengal State University
Residency – DNB (General Medicine), National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health, Government of India
Fellowship – DNB (Neurology), National Board of Examination, India
Medical Conditions Treated
As a general physician and neurologist, Dr. Joydeep Biswas treats a broad spectrum of medical and neurological conditions, including:
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Dementia (Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia)
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Epilepsy (seizure disorders)
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Foot drop (difficulty lifting the front part of the foot)
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Migraine and other headache disorders (tension headaches, cluster headaches)
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Multiple sclerosis (autoimmune demyelinating disease)
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Nerve and muscle disorders (peripheral neuropathy, myopathy, Guillain‑Barré syndrome)
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Sciatica (radiating leg pain from lumbar disc or nerve compression)
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Vertigo (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular neuritis, central causes)
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Common general medical conditions – hypertension, diabetes, respiratory infections, thyroid disorders (inferred from general physician role)
Medical Procedures Performed
As a physician and neurologist, Dr. Joydeep Biswas performs non‑surgical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:
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Detailed neurological examination
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Interpretation of neuroimaging (MRI, CT brain)
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Electroencephalography (EEG) for epilepsy – likely ordered/interpreted
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Nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) – likely ordered/interpreted
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Lumbar puncture (if indicated) – for diagnosing multiple sclerosis, meningitis
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Management of vertigo with Epley manoeuvre (positional manoeuvres for BPPV)
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Prescription and monitoring of antiepileptics, migraine prophylaxis, disease‑modifying therapies for MS
Services Offered
Dr. Joydeep Biswas provides integrated general medical and neurological care, serving as both a primary care physician for routine health issues and a specialist for complex nervous system disorders. Patients receive thorough history and physical examination, appropriate diagnostic testing (blood work, imaging, EEG, EMG), and evidence‑based treatment plans. The practice emphasises chronic disease management for conditions like epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, and dementia, with regular follow‑up and caregiver support where needed. Acute vertigo and sciatica are promptly evaluated and treated with medications, physical therapy referral, or manoeuvres. While online consultation is not explicitly listed, patients can enquire directly.
Detailed services include:
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General physician consultation – management of fever, cough, cold, hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and preventive health checkups
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Neurology consultation – comprehensive evaluation of headaches, seizures, dizziness, weakness, numbness, memory loss
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Dementia treatment – cognitive assessment, medication (cholinesterase inhibitors), caregiver counselling
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Epilepsy treatment – seizure classification, antiepileptic drug selection, long‑term monitoring, lifestyle advice
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Migraine treatment – acute abortive therapy (triptans, NSAIDs) and preventive medications (beta‑blockers, anticonvulsants)
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Multiple sclerosis treatment – disease‑modifying therapies, symptom management, rehabilitation referral
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Nerve and muscle disorders – diagnosis (NCS/EMG), treatment of neuropathy (diabetic, vitamin deficiency), myopathy
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Sciatica pain treatment – pain relief medications, physiotherapy, epidural steroid referral if needed
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Vertigo treatment – Epley manoeuvre for BPPV, vestibular rehabilitation, medication for nausea
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Foot drop management – evaluation of cause (peroneal nerve palsy, disc disease), ankle‑foot orthosis (AFO) referral
Practice Locations
Location 1 – Peerless Hospital
Address: Chak Garia, Near Ruby Hospital, Panchasayar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Phone: Not Available
Location 2 – Sparsh Diagnostic Centre
Address: NSC Bose Road, Near Usha Gate Bus Stop, Bansdroni, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Phone: Not Available
Hospital Affiliations
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Peerless Hospital, Panchasayar, Kolkata
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Sparsh Diagnostic Centre, Bansdroni, Kolkata
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