Designation of Dr. Pritam Chatterjee
Dr. Pritam Chatterjee
Interventional Neuroradiologist (Endovascular-neurosurgeon) and Interventional Radiologist
Consultant – Neuro-Intervention and Interventional Radiology
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, India
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Pritam Chatterjee
- Dr. Pritam Chatterjee is a distinguished Interventional Neuroradiologist and Interventional Radiologist known for his exceptional expertise and extensive international qualifications.
- Currently serving as a Consultant at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai, he contributes significantly to healthcare, particularly in interventional stroke treatment, coil treatment of brain aneurysms, treatment of vascular malformations, minimally invasive pin-hole treatments of cancer and percutaneous radiologically guided procedures of organs like liver, kidney, lung, etc.
- Graduating as the Best Outgoing Student from Govt. Medical College, Solapur, Maharashtra, India, Dr. Chatterjee pursued advanced training across the globe, earning numerous accolades along the way.
- He obtained his Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Radiology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India, and is a Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), India.
- His academic journey includes the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) from London and a Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology (FINR) from University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, under the mentorship of Professor Anton Valavanis.
- Further enhancing his skills, Dr. Chatterjee completed a Senior Fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology (FIVR) in the UK and trained extensively in Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology under Dr. S K Handique in India.
- Dr. Chatterjee is also renowned for his scholarly contributions, with a robust publication record and frequent invitations as an expert speaker at international conferences.
- He plays a pivotal role as a faculty member of the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, and mentors candidates for the FRCR (UK) examination. Committed to advancing medical technology, he focuses on making advanced procedures accessible to patients across all income levels.
Dr. Pritam Chatterjee’s Expertise
- Coil treatment of brain aneurysms
- Interventional stroke treatment
- Minimally invasive pin-hole treatments of cancer
- Percutaneous radiologically guided procedures of organs like liver, kidney, lung, etc
- Treatment of vascular malformations
Work Experience of Dr. Pritam Chatterjee
- Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist / Endovascular Neurosurgeon and Interventional Radiologist at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai from 2014-Present
- Neurointerventional Radiology/ Neuroendovascular Surgery Fellow at University Hospital Zurich from 2013-2014
- Senior Registrar – Radiology and Interventional Radiology at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai from 2012-2013
- Clinical Fellow and Senior Registrar – Neuro Radiology and Interventional Radiology at GNRC Hospital, Guwahati from 2010-2012
Dr. Pritam Chatterjee’s Qualifications
- MBBS from Govt. Medical College, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
- DNB (Radiology) from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India
- Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) (UK) from Royal College of Radiologists, London
- Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology (FINR) (SWITZERLAND) from University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
- Senior Fellow in Vascular and Interventional Radiology (FIVR)
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, UK
- Post-doctoral trainee in Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology under the mentorship of Dr. S K Handique, President of the Indian Society of NeuroRadiology
Memberships of Dr. Pritam Chatterjee
- The Royal College of Radiologists, United Kingdom
- World Stroke Organisation
- Society of Therapeutic Neuro-Intervention, India
- Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences, India
- Indian Radiological and Imaging Association
- Indian Society of NeuroRadiology
- Society of Interventional Radiology (USA)
- Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
- Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Publications of Dr. Pritam Chatterjee
- Dr. Chatterjee is an active academician with various national and international publications to his credit.
- He is frequently invited as an expert speaker at various national and international conferences.
Awards and Recognitions Received by Dr. Primtam Chatterjee
- Dr. Pritam Chatterjee has played a pivotal role as an integral team member in launching the cutting-edge ‘Apollo Stroke – Diagnostic and Interventional Programme’ at Apollo Chennai, contributing significantly to its successful establishment.
- With unparalleled expertise, Dr. Chatterjee stands out globally for his firsthand experience in utilizing all leading Stroke aspiration and Stent-retriever devices—including Penumbra, Solitaire, Trevo, and Revive—for intracranial vascular re-canalization in stroke patients.
- Recognized as a trailblazer in neuro-intervention, Dr. Chatterjee was among the pioneering neuro-interventionists in India to introduce the ADAPT technique for endovascular stroke treatment, significantly advancing patient care in the field.
- Dr. Chatterjee is also actively involved in groundbreaking research, notably pioneering intraarterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma in India, thereby expanding treatment options and improving outcomes for patients with this condition.