About Dr. Santwana Chandrakar
Dr. Santwana Chandrakar is an experienced general physician, internal medicine specialist, and diabetologist practicing across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. With more than 29 years of clinical experience, her work includes diabetes management, metabolic health, high blood pressure, thyroid conditions, common infections, respiratory concerns, and general adult medical care.
She serves as a Consultant Physician at DY Patil Healthcare in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, where her clinical work includes general medicine and diabetology. She also provides specialist diabetes care through Diabetes Health Care Clinic in Mankhurd and has been associated with clinical practice in Chembur.
Dr. Chandrakar completed her MBBS from Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur, in 1994. She later earned her MD in General Medicine from Shyam Shah Medical College and Hospital, Rewa, in 1998.
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Focus Areas
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Prediabetes and blood sugar monitoring
- Gestational diabetes follow-up
- Insulin and diabetes medication management
- High blood pressure
- Obesity and metabolic health
- Thyroid disorders
- Fever and common infectious illnesses
- Respiratory conditions
- Digestive and abdominal complaints
- Preventive adult healthcare
- Chronic disease monitoring
Patients can learn more about diabetes through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The same institute explains the role of the A1C test in assessing average blood glucose levels over time.
For patients managing cardiovascular risk factors, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides information about high blood pressure.
Internal Medicine and Diabetes Care Approach
Internal medicine involves looking at the patient’s overall medical picture rather than treating each condition separately. This can be especially important for people living with diabetes because blood sugar control may be influenced by weight, blood pressure, medications, kidney function, diet, activity levels, and other health conditions.
Dr. Chandrakar’s practice combines general adult medicine with focused diabetes care. Diabetes consultations may include reviewing blood glucose readings, HbA1c results, current medications, insulin use when required, and possible complications that need monitoring.
Her general medicine work also covers common acute illnesses and long-term conditions such as hypertension and thyroid disorders. Regular follow-up can help patients understand treatment response and identify when medications, testing, or specialist referrals need to be reconsidered.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Santwana Chandrakar earned her MBBS from Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College in Raipur in 1994 and completed her MD in General Medicine from Shyam Shah Medical College and Hospital in Rewa in 1998.
She is registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council under registration number 2000010260.
Clinic Information
Dr. Chandrakar practices at DY Patil Healthcare in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, and Diabetes Health Care Clinic in Mankhurd, Mumbai. She has also been associated with clinical services in Chembur East.
Patients should confirm current OPD timings, consultation fees, diabetes clinic schedules, insurance arrangements, and appointment availability directly with the relevant medical facility before visiting.
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