Dr. Lalatendu is a dynamic pediatric surgeon in KPHB at Ankura. An MBBS graduate of Orissa, he pursued his DNB in Pediatric Surgery at the Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital, Pondicherry. After having worked as a pediatric surgeon for some time in Hyderabad and JIPMER Pondicherry he acquired an additional Fellowship in Pediatric Urology from the Child Trust Hospital, Chennai. He is highly skilled in performing all pediatric surgical procedures and is an expert in handling pediatric emergencies. He also has vast experience in minimally invasive pediatric surgical procedures and laparoscopic surgeries. With his clinical experience of fifteen years, his understanding of minor details and the needs of pediatric surgeries is immense.

Besides possessing clinical skills, he is also a keen academician. He has various scientific research papers published in the National and International scientific pediatric journals. He is also the co-author in forming National guidelines for Biliary atresia. His calm and composed demeanor eases his patients and caretakers even in the most stressful times.