Dr. Premashish Kar is a nationally and internationally acclaimed physician–scientist in the fields of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He currently serves as Director and Head, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali.
With over four decades of academic medicine, clinical excellence, and research leadership, Dr. Kar has played a pivotal role in advancing liver disease research and patient care in India.

Research Excellence & Scholarly Contributions

• Total Publications: 153

  • International journals: 86

  • National journals: 67

• Textbooks / Book Chapters / Monographs: 13

• Databases & Society Journals: 24

• Patents:

  • Granted Indian patent on Oral formulations for enhancing gastric emptying and sphincter relaxation

His research has significantly contributed to understanding viral hepatitis (B, C, and E), liver disease pathogenesis, and translational hepatology, with recognition at national and global forums.

Major National & International Awards

Dr. Kar has delivered numerous prestigious orations and received top-tier honors from leading medical bodies, including:

• ICMR Kamla Menon Medical Research Award (Viral Hepatitis)

• Ranbaxy Oration (Association of Physicians of India)

• PN Chuttani Oration (Indian Society of Gastroenterology)

• Blumberg Oration

• Netaji Oration (Association of Physicians of India)

• Lifetime Achievement Award – INASL (2025)

• Emeritus Professor, National Academy of Medical Sciences (2026–2031)

These awards underscore his sustained excellence in clinical research, academic leadership, and medical education.

Fellowships & Professional Distinctions

Dr. Kar is a Fellow of several eminent national and international academies:

• Fellow, Association of Physicians of India

• Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (FRCP)

• Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences

• Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology (FACG)

• Fellow, Indian National Science Academy (FNA)

These fellowships reflect his global academic standing and leadership in medical sciences.

Teaching, Mentorship & Academic Leadership

• Recipient of Master Teacher Award (Association of Physicians of India, 2018)

• Mentor to generations of clinicians, hepatologists, and physician-scientists

• Frequent invited faculty and plenary speaker at national and international conferences

His role as an educator has been instrumental in shaping hepatology practice standards in India.

Eligibility for Distinguished Professor Award 

Dr. Premashish Kar is eminently eligible for the Distinguished Professor Award in recognition of his exceptional and sustained contributions to medical science, academic leadership, and research excellence in gastroenterology and hepatology. With over four decades of distinguished service, he has demonstrated outstanding scholarship through more than 153 peer-reviewed publications, authorship of 13 textbooks and book chapters, and the successful grant of an Indian patent reflecting translational innovation. His pioneering research on viral hepatitis has earned him some of the highest national and international honors, including major ICMR awards, lifetime achievement recognitions, and prestigious orations from leading professional bodies. As Director and Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, and as Emeritus Professor of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, he has provided visionary academic leadership and mentored generations of physician-scientists. His fellowships in premier national and global academies, combined with his enduring impact on clinical practice, education, and policy-relevant research, unequivocally establish him as a Distinguished Professor of Scientific Laurels.