Best Nephrologists (Kidney Specialists) in India

• Dr. Suma Raju is a nephrologist with 16+ years of experience.
• Her areas of expertise include management of fluid electrolyte disturbances, kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy, urinary tract infections and resistant hypertension.
• She completed MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Diplomate in internal medicine and nephrology from American Board of Internal Medicine.
• She is also certified by the American Society of Hypertension.
• Dr. Suma is a member of 'American Board of Internal Medicine & Nephrology
• She has many publications under her name in both national and international journals.

• Dr. Ishthiaque Ahmed is a nephrologist with 15+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include Kidney Transplantation, Combined Kidney & pancreas transplantation, combined Kidney & Liver Transplantation and Immunosuppression in Cardiac Transplantation.
• He completed MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, MD from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore and DM from Christian Medical College, Vellore.
• Dr. Ahmed is a member of the Karnataka Medical Council.
• He is on the faculty panel of various national and international conferences.
• He has many publications under his name in national journals.

• Dr. Prashant Rajput is a renowned nephrologist with experience of more than 24 years.
• He has special acumen in treating patients suffering from chronic kidney diseases and acute renal failure.
• He is skilled in carrying out Dialysis (Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis), Renal Transplantation and Interventional Procedures.
• He takes keen interest in research and has several publications in reputed medical journals to his credit.
• After graduating with MBBS, he pursued DNB in Internal Medicine in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial Central Railway Hospital in 2006. Thereafter, he did DNB in Nephrology in Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai in 2009.

• Dr. Bhanu Prasad K is a Nephrologist, based in Hyderabad with 5+ years of experience.
• His area of expertise lies in Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Adrenalectomy, Kidney Surgery, Preventive Nephrology, Proteinuria, Hematuria, Urinary Tract Infection, Diabetic Nephropathy, Transplants, etc.
• The Nephrologist has both national and international publications under his credit. He is also actively invited to scientific meetings, sessions, Conferences, Worldwide seminars as a guest speaker to talk about the different types of Dialysis.
• He also performs all OPD procedures and is a member of the Indian Society of Nephrology, Indian Medical Association, Indian Medical Council, The International Society of Nephrology.

Dr Praveen Mereddy is a great Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 23 years of committed practice. He is dedicated to improving patients' mobility and quality of life. His lengthy, high-quality training in India and top UK institutions has earned him a reputation for proficiency in difficult hip and knee procedures, as well as trauma management.

Why Choose Dr. Mereddy?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 23+ years focused on orthopaedics, Dr. Mereddy has a proven track record in primary and revision hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacements, and managing complex trauma cases.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is highly skilled after for complex procedures, including revision hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacements, and the intricate treatment of pelvic-acetabular injuries and complicated fractures (non-unions, malunions, infections).
• UK-Trained Specialist: Dr. Mereddy gained invaluable experience during 10 years working in the UK, enhancing his surgical skills and knowledge with international standards and techniques.
• Fellowship Trained Specialist: He completed prestigious fellowship training in Revision Hip & Knee Arthroplasty in the UK, solidifying his advanced expertise in complex joint replacement surgeries.
• Pioneering Academic Achievement: Demonstrating a commitment to the highest levels of specialisation, Dr. Mereddy was the first to complete the MCh in Trauma & Orthopaedics (2010) at the world-renowned Wrightington Hospital, UK.

• Dr. Munindra Kumar is a consultant in Nephrology with an experience of more than 11 years.
• His specialization includes kidney dialysis, Laparoscopic Nephrectomy, kidney Failure Treatment, ureteroscopy, and many more.
• He received specialized training from the UK in 2018 and CCEBDM in 2016.
• Dr. Muninder is also a member of American Society of Nephrology, ERA-EDTA, Research Society of Study of Diabetes in India, Association of Physicians of India, and DIPSI.
• He completed his MBBS from DMCH in 2004, MD from Patna Medical College in 2008, and DNB from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in 2017.

• Dr. Punit Gupta is an eminent Nephrologist who had contributed widely in the field of Nephrology especially through research and publication.
• He specialises in Renal Transplants.
• He was awarded for his excellent work in kidney disease in the rural population of Chhattisgarh in 2017 developing a concept of Teledialysis, the first of its kind in Asia.
• In addition, he developed a Portable dialysis Machine (MAKE-D) for kidney patients in the world who require dialysis many times a week. He has developed an abdominal Pressure Measurement Scale, useful for Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients (type of dialysis).
• Dr. Gupta was the Honorary Nephrologists to the Governor of Chhattisgarh State. 
• He is also an accomplished academician who guided Postgraduate & Technologist students for their thesis and projects; he also served as an examiner for university examinations. 
• He had presented more than 160 papers research papers and abstracts on Kidney Diseases in Tribal populations at well-known National and International Conferences. 
• Dr. Gupta also has a certificate in Paediatric Nephrology.
• He did several Fellowships under various Societies abroad.
• He had received several awards owing to his outstanding contribution and work both nationally and internationally.
• He speaks English and Hindi fluently.

• Dr. B. Sudhakar is an eminent Nephrologist practicing successfully for more than 30 years.
• His area of specialisation covers Adult Nephrology, Nephrology ICU and Transplant Nephrology.
• He offers treatment for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and other Nephrology ailments and adept in carrying out Dialysis/ Hemodialysis, and Renal Replacement Therapy.
• He takes interest in teaching and served as Assistant Professor in a medical college.
• He is a member of Indian Society of Nephrology, API and Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• After graduating with MBBS from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, in 1975, he pursued MD in General Medicine in the same institute in 1979. Later, he did DNB in Nephrology from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, under National Board of Examination in 1994.

• Dr. Pankaj Ratilal Shah is a renowned Nephrologist in Ahmedabad having more than 56 years of vast experience in his field. 
• To date, he has performed 6500+ kidney transplants, including 600 cadaver transplants.
• Besides being the best kidney stone specialist in Ahmedabad, he holds expertise in managing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), end-stage kidney disease, septicemia, and many other nephrological conditions.
• He is one of the top-rated nephrologists for kidney transplant in Ahmedabad who specialises in transplantation immunology.
• Dr. Pankaj earned his MBBS in 1979 and MD (General Medicine) in 1982, both from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad.
• Later, he pursued a DNB (Nephrology) from the National Board of Examinations in 1986.
• He went on to achieve a Fellowship of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (FISOT) for his excellent contributions to the field of nephrology.
• Dr. Pankaj stands among the leading nephrology doctors in India and has had the honour of presenting his research work at international conferences in over 20 countries.

• Dr. (Brig) Anand Srivastava is a renowned Urologist and Kidney Transplant Specialist.
• He has 23 years of rich experience in his field.
• His areas of expertise are Endourology, Laparoscopic Urology, Uro-Oncology, etc.
• He completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, in 1989, MS in General Surgery from the University of Pune, in 1998, and DNB in Urology from National Board of Examination, India, in 2007.
• He is a member of the Urological Society of India.

• Dr. KS Nayak is a prominent Nephrologist with 39+ years of experience.
• He did India's first simultaneous heart and kidney transplantation (SHK) and 1st Cadaver Kidney Transplantation in the State of Andhra Pradesh in 1996.
• Dr. Nayak was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the (P.D.)Society of India and the 'Guru Dronacharya Award' by the AVATAR Foundation.
• He specializes in treatment of Kidney Failure, T.B. in Kidney, and Liver Transplant.
• He has done over 1500 liver and cadaveric renal transplants on patients from all over the country.
• Dr. Nayak did an MBBS in 1982 and an MD in 1985 from Kasturba Medical College.
• Later, in 1989, he earned a DNB from the National Board of Nephrology.
• He is a member of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDSI), the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), and the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN).

• Dr. Jatin Kothari is a leading Nephrologist and Kidney Transplant Surgeon with 30+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise are Dialysis and Kidney transplantation (Living related, deceased donor, swaps, dominos).
• He did MBBS, MD, and DM from GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, in 1993, 1996, and 1999 respectively.
• He later obtained training from the International Society of Nephrology.
• Dr. Jatin received the Best Paper Award at the Indian Society of Nephrology Conference 1999.
• He is a fellow of the University of Toronto, the University of Missouri Columbia, the University of Edinburgh, and the Indian Society of Nephrology.
• He is a respected member of several international nephrology societies, including the International Society of Nephrology, the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis, the European Dialysis Transplant Association, the European Renal Association, and the Indian Society of Nephrology.