SUPANTHA PANJA
Doctor
Summary
Skilled and dedicated doctor with decade of expertise in sports medicine, arthroplasty, arthroscopy, and trauma care. Currently a Medical Officer at the Sports Authority of India, he oversees athlete health, conducts assessments, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance performance and recovery. He holds fellowships in arthroplasty, rheumatology & orthopedic rehab. Published extensively on ACL reconstruction, osteoarthritis treatments, and total knee arthroplasty in esteemed medical journals. His strengths include problem-solving, adaptability, leadership, and dedication to patient care. Fluent in English, Bengali, and Hindi, Dr. Panja is committed to contributing to the field of orthopedics and sports medicine while also engaging in community service and personal interests like cycling and playing the tabla.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Medical Officer
Sports Authority of India
07.2024 - Current
Responsibilities:*
- Oversee and manage medical needs of athletes.
- Provide emergency care and facilitate injury prevention.
- Conduct regular health assessments and create customized rehabilitation plans.
- Collaborate with coaches and physiotherapists to optimize athlete health and performance.
- Take regular academic classes for diploma courses related to sports science
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
Junior Consultant
Momentum Orthocare
06.2022 - 06.2024
*Responsibilities:*
- Conducted orthopedic OPD consultations.
- Assisted in more than 3000 arthroplasty and robotic arthroplasty surgeries
- Assisted in arthroscopic and complex trauma surgeries
-Managed recovery and rehabilitation for post operative patients
- Managed patient care from diagnosis to post-operative recovery.
- Assisted in complex surgeries and mentored junior residents.
Associate Consultant
Bengal Faith Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
*Responsibilities:*
- Took active participation orthopedic surgeries team and managed inpatient care.
- Supervised junior doctors and provided training.
- Implemented clinical protocols to enhance patient care.
- performed opd consultations
DNB Post Graduate Trainee, Dept of Orthopedics
Tata Main Hospital
10.2016 - 07.2020
*Responsibilities:*
- Completed rotations in various orthopedic subspecialties.
- Assisted in surgeries and conducted independent patient rounds.
- Participated in research and academic activities.
General Duty Medical Officer
Dept of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of WB
02.2016 - 08.2016
*Responsibilities:*
- Provided general medical care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Managed emergency cases and facilitated referrals.
- Conducted community health programs and awareness campaigns.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Housemanship, Dept of Gen. Surgery
M R Bangur Hospital, Govt of West Bengal
06.2015 - 01.2016
*Responsibilities:*
- Assisted in general surgeries and postoperative care.
- Managed patient rounds and documentation.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for patient management.
-Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
Housemanship, Dept of Gen. Surgery
M R Bangur Hospital, Govt of West Bengal
07.2014 - 01.2015
*Responsibilities:*
- Assisted in general surgeries and postoperative care.
- Managed patient rounds and documentation.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for patient management.
Compulsory Rotatory Internship
KPC Medical College And Hospital, WBUHS
07.2013 - 07.2014
*Responsibilities:*
- Managed cases in the emergency department.
- Conducted in patient round and bedside care.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Education
DNB Orthopedics PG Resident - Pursuing*
04.2001 -
MBBS -
04.2001 -
Higher Secondary -
04.2001 -
Secondary -
04.2001 -
Skills
- Orthopedic surgical procedures
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
Accomplishments
- Best PG Paper Presentation, Poster, and Medical Quiz Award in JOACON, 2020
- All India DNB CET Rank 40
- Attended ALCS and BLS Training Programme under AHA
- Workshop on Emergency Medicine and Basics of Ventilator
Publications
1. Sivaram, J1; Bothra, Himanshu2; Kumar, Pushpendra3; Khalid, Mohammed Kinaan4; Panja, Supantha5; Shashank, Chapala6; Satheesh, Tharini7. Long-term Assessment of Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences ():10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_237_24, June 07, 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_237_24
2. Sivaram, J1; Bothra, Himanshu2; Kumar, Pushpendra3; Khalid, Mohammed Kinaan4; Panja, Supantha5; Shashank, Chapala6; Satheesh, Tharini7. Long-term Assessment of Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences ():10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_237_24, June 07, 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_237_24
3.Chatterjee, Biplab, et al. "Comparative Study of Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Tightrope vs. Endobutton as Femoral Fixation Devices." International Journal of Scientific Research, vol. 11, no. 6, 2022, doi:10.36106/ijsr.
4. Panja, S., Sarkar, R., Das, S., & Saha, A. K. (2023). Evaluation of the functional outcome of total knee arthroplasty PCL retaining. Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 17(6), 899-902. doi:10.36478/makrjms.2023.899.902
5. Saha, Arnab Kumar, Supantha Panja, Rakesh Sarkar, and Saptadeep Das. "A Comparative Study of Intraarticular PRP and Hyaluronic Acid for Osteoarthritis Knee Joint." International Journal of Scientific Research 11, no. 12 (2022): 68-69. https://doi.org/10.36106/ijsr.
6. Panja, S. (2021). A Comparative Study between Intramedullary Fixation and External Fixation of Femur Shaft Fracture in Polytrauma Patients in Jharkhand. Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare, 8(32), 2933-2937. DOI: 10.18410/jebmh/2021/536.
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Additional Information
-Member, Indian Medical Association
-Member, West Bengal Orthopedic Association
-Member, IAOS
-Member,NKOA
- Secretary (Burdwan Subcommittee), Human Rights Protection Association
- Honorary President & Executive Advisor of the Purba Bardhaman Cycling Club
- Former Secretary, Medicos Association KPCMCH, Kolkata
- Represented the college football team
- Participated in cycling tours (50-70 kms)
- Amateur tabla player
Interests
Orthopedic and Arthroplasty
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Trauma care
Hobbies
- Food Blogging
- Fitness and Wellness Enthusiast
- Travelling
- Star Gazzing
- Gardening
Timeline
Medical Officer - Sports Authority of India
07.2024 - Current
FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
07-2024
Fellowship in Joint Replacement
07-2023
Certification Fellowship in Rheumatology
07-2023
Junior Consultant - Momentum Orthocare
06.2022 - 06.2024
Diploma in Sports Medicine
01-2022
Associate Consultant - Bengal Faith Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
Fellowship in Orthopedic Rehabilitation
06-2020
DNB Post Graduate Trainee, Dept of Orthopedics - Tata Main Hospital
10.2016 - 07.2020
General Duty Medical Officer - Dept of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of WB
02.2016 - 08.2016
Housemanship, Dept of Gen. Surgery - M R Bangur Hospital, Govt of West Bengal
06.2015 - 01.2016
Housemanship, Dept of Gen. Surgery - M R Bangur Hospital, Govt of West Bengal
07.2014 - 01.2015
Compulsory Rotatory Internship - KPC Medical College And Hospital, WBUHS
07.2013 - 07.2014
Tata Main Hospital - DNB Orthopedics PG Resident, Pursuing*
04.2001 -
KPC Medical College And Hospital - MBBS,
04.2001 -
Sri Ramakrishna Sarada Uccha Vidyalaya, WBCHSE - Higher Secondary,
04.2001 -
Ramkrishna Misson Vidyapith, WBBSE - Secondary,
04.2001 -
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