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Indraneel Datta

MD, MSc, FRCSC

Calgary-based general surgeon focused on private hernia repair, with fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery.

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Experience:

17 years

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Location:

Calgary, AB

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English, Bengali

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Treats:

Adults

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About

Dr. Indraneel Datta is a general surgeon in Calgary, Alberta with fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery.

Clinical Focus & Specialties

  • Hernia Repair: Surgical care for patients exploring private hernia repair, with exact procedure type and eligibility to be confirmed by the clinic.
  • General Surgery: Royal College-certified general surgery practice, with public sources noting academic work in general, colon and rectal surgery.
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery: Fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery, included here as a training and academic focus only unless private procedure availability is confirmed.

He completed his medical degree at the University of Calgary in 2004 and general surgery residency at the University of Calgary in 2009. He completed a Master of Science in Health Economics, Policy and Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science and fellowship training in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Toronto.

He was the Director for the General Surgery Residency Program at the University of Calgary until 2020. He was most recently Director of Workforce Strategy for the Department of Surgery, Alberta Health Services. His research has been funded by the Canadian Thoracic Surgery Society, Canadian Association of General Surgeons, and the Alberta Health Innovates PRIHS ERAS grant in the past. He is a Co-Director for Evidence-Based Reviews in Surgery, an international collaborative journal club for surgeons around the world.

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Advanced training

Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship | University of Toronto, Toronto, ON | 2010 – 2011

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Training & credentials

Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship | University of Toronto, Toronto, ON | 2010 – 2011

Master of Science, Health Economics, Policy and Management | London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK | 2009 – 2011

General Surgery Residency | University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | 2004 – 2009

Doctor of Medicine (MD) | University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | 2004

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Career

General Surgeon, Private | Holy Cross Centre, Calgary, AB | Present

Founder | Southern Alberta Surgical Center, Calgary, AB | 2022 – Present

Clinical Associate Professor | University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Departments of Surgery and Oncology | Current

General Surgeon | Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB | 2009 – Present

Director, General Surgery Residency Program | University of Calgary | Until 2020

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Memberships

Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

Sees patients at:

Holy Cross Centre

2210 2 St SW,
Calgary, AB T2S 3C3

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Does Dr. Datta do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

Dr. Datta is within my home province, can they provide me surgical services?

What languages does Dr. Datta speak?

English, Bengali

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Datta?

Patients commonly seek Dr. Datta's expertise because they may have a hernia and are considering private hernia repair. Dr. Datta is a Royal College-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery.

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