Dr Surjit Tarafdar

General Physician and Nephrologist

The driving force behind four educational courses, and the editor of two books and numerous journal publications, Dr Surjit Tarafdar is regarded as one of the leading nephrology specialists in the region, specialising in chronic kidney disease and its complications, hypertension and dialysis. Founder of the annual nephrology revision programme, Revise Nephrology, and the annual Australia and New Zealand General Medicine Update (ANZGMU), each boasting over 200 attendees, Dr Surjit Tarafdar brings rich specialism to his various roles. A staff specialist at Blacktown Hospital, a senior lecturer at the University of Western Sydney, and a visiting lecturer at Kasturba Medical College, he prides himself on his commitment to education.

On top of his twenty-five years of clinical experience, coupled with his 2019 ‘Blacktown and Mt Druitt Consultant of the Year’ award, Dr Surjit Tarafdar is championed for his revolutionary approach to patient care. Weaving his patients’ preferences, quirks, and beliefs into their treatment plans, he views each patient as an individual – not a diagnosis. Wholeheartedly believing in shared decision making, Dr Surjit Tarafdar is known equally for his deep expertise and his compassionate, patient-centric nature, with an outlook that aligns with Patch Adams’ motto:

“You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you will win, no matter what the outcome.”

To Dr Surjit Tarafdar, empathy is paramount. Warm, caring, and attentive, he doesn’t just hear his patients’ concerns – he truly listens. Taking time to understand each patient’s needs, before delving deep to craft a plan that makes them ‘tick’, he is driven by a desire to challenge the status quo. Ultimately, Dr Surjit Tarafdar strives to be the difference he wants to see in medicine, going above and beyond to enhance clinical outcomes and nurture patient experiences.

Special Interest: Chronic kidney disease, Hypertension and Diabetes

Langauges Spoken: English, Hindi and Bangla