Dipanwita Sarkar
Summary
Accomplished clinical professional and aspiring academic with 12 years in healthcare, specialising in genomic lifestyle counselling and diabetes education. Expertise in delivering precision-based nutritional therapies and managing chronic diseases. Currently advancing knowledge as a Type 1 Diabetes Educator, aiming for an Assistant Professor role to integrate clinical practice with academic teaching and research, shaping future leaders in nutrition and dietetics.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Dietician and Genomic Lifestyle Counselling
DR. MOHAN'S DIABETES SPECIALITIES CENTRE
Kolkata
04.2026 - Current
- Counselled patients based on individual gene reports to provide tailored dietary recommendations.
- Offered tailored gene specialist advice to enhance individual patient care.
- Studied human genomic reports to inform dietary advice for individuals.
- Designed meal plans aligned to health conditions, preferences, and goals.
- Educated patients, families, and communities on nutrition planning and food preparation to promote healthier lifestyles.
- Applied industry trend knowledge to enhance working processes and implement effective day-to-day changes.
- Implemented regulatory standards policies and guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
Senior Dietician
DR. MOHAN'S DIABETES SPECIALITIES CENTRE
Kolkata, West Bengal
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Counselled patients through structured sessions, enhancing understanding of nutritional needs and fostering trust.
- Coordinated consultations with consultant doctors to evaluate patient symptoms and develop comprehensive dietary plans.
- Created customised meal plans based on patient requirements and dietary restrictions.
- Conducted anthropometric studies and updated digital records to ensure accurate tracking of patient progress.
- Attended camps, seminars, and conferences to share knowledge and learn updates.
Consultant Dietician
APOLLO SUGAR CLINIC
Kolkata, West Bengal
07.2023 - 08.2026
- Developed tailored diet plans for diverse patient needs.
- Educated patients, families and communities on nutrition, diet planning and food preparation to maximise health benefits and decrease risks to health.
- Monitored clients' progress towards their dietary goals, providing motivation and adjustments.
- Facilitated counselling sessions to enhance patients' emotional well-being.
- Researched nutritional conditions, problems and issues to find and use solutions to health-related concerns.
Senior Dietician
ILS HOSPITAL (HOWRAH)
Kolkata, West Bengal
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Counselled patients to enhance well-being and support dietary changes.
- Consulted with consultant doctors to coordinate patient care and dietary recommendations.
- Diet planning for various types of patients.
- Attending various seminars and conferences.
- Developed R-T feed plans for commercial clients, contributing to improved livestock health.
Dietician
DR. MOHAN'S DIABETES SPECIALITIES CENTRE
Kolkata, West Bengal
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Developed personalised diet plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Conducted counselling sessions to support patients' mental health and well-being.
- Consultation with consultant doctors.
- Anthropometric study of the patients and encoding the records and updating accordingly into the organisation’s digital wireframe.
- Facilitated free-hand exercise sessions for clients to enhance fitness and overall health.
- Attending various camps, seminars and conferences.
Executive Dietician
PEERLESS HOSPITAL & B. K. ROY RESEARCH CENTRE
Kolkata, West Bengal
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Counselled diverse patient groups to address individual dietary needs and promote health outcomes.
- Developed tailored diet plans to meet specific health goals of various patient demographics.
- Consulted with consultant doctors.
- Conducted anthropometric studies of patients, encoding records and updating the organisation’s digital wireframe for accurate tracking.
- Performed food testing to evaluate freshness and compliance with health regulations.
- Attended various seminars and conferences.
- Taught and educated service boys for the kitchen department about food presentation.
- Developed commercial R-T feed plans to optimise nutritional content for various livestock.
Executive Dietician
MANIPAL HOSPITAL
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with specialist doctors to develop and refine comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring holistic dietary management.
- Provided tailored counselling to diverse patient groups, enhancing nutritional adherence and patient outcomes.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
- Delivered high level of service to customers in effort to build upon future relationships.
Intern Dietician
MANIPAL HOSPITAL
Bangalore, Karnataka
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Counselled diverse patient groups under chief dietitian, tailoring dietary advice to individual needs.
- Trained patients on various diet plans, facilitating personalised nutrition strategies for improved health outcomes.
- Conducted anthropometric studies on patients, encoding and updating records within organisation’s digital system for accurate dietary assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information.
- Attended various seminars and conferences.
Trainee Dietician
AMRI
Kolkata
12.2010 - 12.2010
- Prepared tailored diet plans based on specific patient typologies to support health and wellness goals.
- Counselled diverse patient groups to address individual dietary needs under guidance of chief dietitian.
- Attended seminars and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills in nutrition and dietary practices.
Education
M.Sc. - Dietetics and Nutrition Management
Vidyasagar University
01-2013
B.Sc. - Food and Nutrition
Women’s College Calcutta, Calcutta University
01-2011
Higher Secondary - Science
West Bengal Board of Higher Secondary Education
Kolkata, WB01-2008
Secondary - General (Science)
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
01-2006
Skills
- Genomic report analysis
- Nutritional analysis
- Therapeutic diet management
- Patient counselling
- Healthcare project coordination
- Clinical collaboration
- Interdisciplinary consultation
- Data analysis
- Evidence practice
- Health education
- Stakeholder coordination
- Protocol adherence
- Professional ethics understanding
- Leadership and mentoring
- Adaptive communication
- Behavioural strategies
- Digital literacy
Certification
- Additional Course: Diabetes Educator under National Diabetes Educator Program (NDEP), Kolkata
- Additional Course: Maternal Infant Young Child Nutrition from IIT Bombay
- Additional Course: Type 1 Diabetes Educator under ISPAE IDEAL (pursuing)
- Additional Course: Genomic Lifestyle Counselling Training Program
- Attended various Certified Webinars on Nutrition, Dietetics, Lifestyle Diseases, and Covid-19
- Advanced Learning Program in Cancer Nutrition (ALPCN) (pursuing)
Affiliations
- Indian Dietetic Association (IDA): Registration No. IDA/12037 of 2016
- Nutrition and Diabetes India, A core group of IAPEN: Registration No. ND-LM- 23620-1365
- Indian Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE). Registration No. A-24-S-858
- India Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN): Registration No. LM - 2024 - 274
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Bengali (Vernacular)
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hobbies and Interests
- Artistry: Holds Visharad in Bharatnatyam & Rabindra Nritya.
- Scholarship: Inspiring students & authoring clinical nutrition research.
- Pursuits: Passionate reader, photographer & curious global traveller
Timeline
Senior Dietician and Genomic Lifestyle Counselling
DR. MOHAN'S DIABETES SPECIALITIES CENTRE
04.2026 - Current
Senior Dietician
DR. MOHAN'S DIABETES SPECIALITIES CENTRE
03.2024 - 03.2026
Consultant Dietician
APOLLO SUGAR CLINIC
07.2023 - 08.2026
Senior Dietician
ILS HOSPITAL (HOWRAH)
08.2022 - 02.2024
Dietician
DR. MOHAN'S DIABETES SPECIALITIES CENTRE
05.2019 - 10.2021
Executive Dietician
PEERLESS HOSPITAL & B. K. ROY RESEARCH CENTRE
12.2016 - 06.2018
Executive Dietician
MANIPAL HOSPITAL
04.2016 - 09.2016
Intern Dietician
MANIPAL HOSPITAL
09.2015 - 03.2016
Trainee Dietician
AMRI
12.2010 - 12.2010
M.Sc. - Dietetics and Nutrition Management
Vidyasagar University
B.Sc. - Food and Nutrition
Women’s College Calcutta, Calcutta University
Higher Secondary - Science
West Bengal Board of Higher Secondary Education
Secondary - General (Science)
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education