Dr Thitta Mohanty
Dr Thitta Mohanty is a Professor of Respiratory Medicine based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Dr Thitta Mohanty is the Head of Department of Respiratory Medicine at PGIMER and CH, Bhubaneswar, Khordah, Odisha, and has built a career spanning nearly three decades in the field of respiratory and pulmonary medicine across government medical institutions in Odisha.
Early Life
Dr Thitta Mohanty was born on 7 February 1969 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, where much of his subsequent medical career has also been based.
Education
Dr Thitta Mohanty completed the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree, followed by a Doctor of Medicine (MD) qualification, which laid the academic foundation for his subsequent specialisation and long-term practice in respiratory medicine.
Specialised Training
In addition to his core medical qualifications, Dr Thitta Mohanty has undergone specialised procedural training in advanced respiratory diagnostic and interventional techniques:
- Bronchoscopy training at Tata Memorial
- Thoracoscopy training at Care Hospital, Vizag
This specialised training has supported his clinical practice in diagnosing and managing complex chest and pulmonary conditions.
Career
Dr Thitta Mohanty's professional journey reflects a long and varied career within respiratory medicine, moving progressively through district-level postings, tertiary teaching hospitals, and, most recently, a leadership role at an institute of national importance.
Puri District and ESI Bhubaneswar
Dr Thitta Mohanty began his career with a two-year tenure serving Puri district and the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) health services in Bhubaneswar, an early posting that involved general and respiratory patient care at the district and ESI-scheme level.
SCBMCH CTC
Following his initial posting, Dr Thitta Mohanty spent twenty years at SCBMCH CTC (Chest and TB Centre attached to S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital), one of the longest and most significant phases of his career. During this extended tenure, he worked extensively in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of chest diseases, tuberculosis, and other respiratory conditions, while also contributing to the training of medical students and junior doctors at the affiliated teaching hospital.
PRMMCHBPD (Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital, Baripada)
Dr Thitta Mohanty subsequently served for six years at PRMMCHBPD, Rangamatia, Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, continuing his work in respiratory medicine within a teaching hospital environment and further building his clinical and academic experience. During this period, he contributed to streamlining Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment in Mayurbhanj district, improving the diagnosis and management pathway for drug-resistant TB cases in the region.
According to institutional records, Dr Mohanty has headed the postgraduate Department of Respiratory Medicine at PRM Medical College and Hospital as Professor & Head of Department since October 2020, with an incumbency chart listing his tenure as continuing through 2026. During this tenure, he is credited with:
- Building the Chest ward at PRM Medical College "from scratch," described in an appreciation letter as a "masterpiece"
- Establishing a postgraduate (PG) seat in Respiratory Medicine at the college
- Initiating the establishment of a TB Culture Laboratory at PRM Medical College
- Initiating renovation and upgradation of the TB Ward at Baripada District Medical Hospital, funded through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions
The departmental team at PRM Medical College's Respiratory Medicine department, as listed in the incumbency chart, includes:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Professor & HOD | Dr. Thitta Mohanty |
| Associate Professor | Dr. Madhumita Naik |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Biswajit Pati |
Note: A separate appreciation letter from Sunara Odisha addresses Dr Mohanty as "Former HOD," which appears inconsistent with the incumbency chart showing him continuing as HOD through 2026. This discrepancy has not been resolved in the source material and should be verified before publication.
PGIMER and CH, Bhubaneswar
Dr Thitta Mohanty joined PGIMER and CH, Bhubaneswar, Khordah, Odisha, initially as faculty in the Department of Respiratory Medicine. He has since risen to become Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the institute, where he now leads departmental academic, clinical, and administrative functions relating to respiratory and pulmonary care.
Recognition
Dr Thitta Mohanty received an award/memento from ICMR-NIHR (National Institute of Health Research), Bhubaneswar, under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The recognition was presented on 5 June 2026 for his participation in a stakeholders' meeting on "TB-free Tribal Districts – Overcoming Barriers for Implementing the Intervention Package for TB-free Tribal Districts in India."
Public Appreciation
Dr Thitta Mohanty received a formal letter of appreciation from Sunara Odisha, an initiative of the Citizens' Forum for Progressive Odisha (CFPO), signed by Chairman Dr. Amitabha Nandy, President Sri Pritish Ku Basa, and General Secretary Sri Deb Hota. The letter recognised his "selfless contribution" and "exemplary leadership" for pulmonary health services in Northern Odisha.