Best Nephrologists (Kidney Specialists) in India

• Dr. K. L Gupta is a reputed Nephrologist with more than 48 years of experience.
• He specialises in treating kidney stones, renal failure, polycystic and end-stage kidney disease, and other acute and chronic nephrological problems.
• Dr. Gupta pursued MBBS in 1976 from Government Medical College, Jammu and MD (Medicine) in 1980 from PGIMER, Chandigarh.
• He also completed DNB (Nephrology) in 1983 from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
• Dr. Gupta is a fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Royal College of Physicians (UK), Indian Nephrology Society, and many other prestigious organisations.

• Dr. Arun Antony is a Urologist in India with an experience of over 10+ years.
• He has a membership of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Dr. Antony has studied MBBS from Govt Medical College Trivandrum in 2009, MS - General Surgery from Govt Medical college Trivandrum in 2014, and MCh - Urology from VIMS College, Vijayawada in 2018.
• He specializes in several treatments including Stone diseases, Prostatic disease, and diseases of Kidney, ureter, bladder including cancers.
• He also deals with issues of male infertility, andrology and pressing issues such as erectile dysfunction among other male sexual issues, etc.

• Dr. Gaurav Sahai is a reputed Nephrologist with experience of more than 10 years.
• He is adept in dealing with cases of both Paediatrics and Adult Nephrology.
• Besides, he carries out Kidney Transplant and handles Critical care Nephrology.
• He also suggests Nutrition for Dialysis patients.
• Dr. Gaurav is a member of the Indian Society of Nephrology.
• He takes interest in research and has several publications to his credit in National and International journals.

• Dr. Mustafa Khokhawala is a nephrologist with 15+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, kidney stones, kidney transplant and glomerular disease.
• After completing MBBS, he did MD internal medicine.
• He has been invited to TV shows to spread awareness about kidney health.
• Dr. Khokhawala completed his training in nephrology from prestigious hospitals of India.
• He has many publications under his name in national and international journals.

• Dr. Deepak Kumar is a Urologist with 8+ of experience.
• He got his training in Urology and Kidney transplantation from Medanta the Medicity, Gurugram.
• He has a  Fellowship in kidney transplant and is closely involved in counselling, care and surgical treatment of the patients requiring kidney transplantation.
• His expertise lies in Urological Oncology.
• He is also well trained in advanced laparoscopic and endourological surgeries.
• He has done his MBBS from S.P College, Bikaner followed by MS and DNB.

• Dr. Dinesh Kumar Yadav is a Nephrologist/Renal Specialist with experience of more than 11 years.
• He has expertise in the field of advanced or chronic kidney disease autoimmune conditions involving the kidneys, electrolyte, fluid, and acid-base imbalances or disturbances, some metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, blood or protein in the urine, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, and kidney infections.
• He has been actively performing ABO-incompatible , Cadaveric, and Swap kidney transplants.
• Dr. Yadav has publications in international as well as in national journals.

• Dr. Feroz Amir Zafar is a leading urological surgeon in India with more than 7 years of experience.
• He is the main part of the team, which is known for the minimally invasive Robotic surgical technique of kidney transplantation.
• He has bagged various awards including 3^rd prize at ISOT for the paper titled “A Simple Iced Renal Jacket during Renal Transplantation: The Medanta technique"; won Mahatma Gandhi Gold Medal.
• He has done training at Cleveland Clinic, Florida in Men’s Health and is an expert on male health-related problems.
• Dr. Zafar has expertise in reconstructive procedures for sexual dysfunction, infertility, and Peyronie’s disease.
• The other fields of expertise and interest are structure urethra, Endourology, and minimally invasive urology.

Dr. Mahesh Babu B is a highly respected and experienced urologist based in Bangalore, known for his clinical excellence, surgical precision, and compassionate patient care. He manages a broad range of urological conditions and procedures, including complex reconstructive interventions, minimally invasive endourology, and kidney transplant surgeries, by combining surgical precision with a compassionate approach to provide effective patient care.

Why Choose Dr. Mahesh Babu B?

• Comprehensive Urological Care: Dr. Mahesh offers expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide spectrum of urological disorders, from urinary tract and prostate issues to complex reconstructive and transplant surgeries.
• Renal Transplant Expertise: He has hands-on experience performing 30+ successful kidney transplants, making him one of the region's trusted specialists in transplant surgery.
• Advanced Minimally Invasive Procedures: Dr. Mahesh is proficient in both traditional and robotic, minimally invasive urologic techniques, improving recovery times and outcomes for his patients.
• Patient-Centric Approach: Known for his empathetic communication and calm approach under pressure, Dr. Mahesh focuses on personalized treatment plans, ensuring that patients and families are fully informed and comfortable throughout care.
• Collaborative Care: He works closely with multidisciplinary teams, including nephrology, radiology, and critical care, to create tailored treatment strategies with a strong focus on patient comfort and education.
• Multilingual Communication: He ensures clear, supportive communication with patients from diverse backgrounds, using his multilingual expertise.
• Academic Excellence and Continuous Learning: Dr. Mahesh has a strong academic foundation with advanced surgical training from reputed medical institutions. He actively stays updated with evolving urological guidelines, surgical innovations, and evidence-based practices, ensuring his patients benefit from the latest advancements in urology, endourology, and renal transplantation.

• Dr. Anup Chaudhari is a renowned Nephrologist and has experience of more than 10 years.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Kidney transplant, Interventional Nephrology, Diabetic Kidney Diseases, and Intensive Care Nephrology.
• He is an active member of the Indian society of Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, International Society of Nephrology, International Society for peritoneal dialysis, and Indian Society for Organ Transplantation.
• His medical and clinical interest lies in Adult Nephrology, Nephrology ICU, Kidney Stone Treatment, Renal Angioplasty & Stenting, and Renal (Kidney) Surgery.
• Dr. Anup has several publications in both international as well as national journals.

• Lt. Gen (Dr.) Umesh Kumar Sharma is a renowned Nephrologist & Renal Transplantation Specialist.
• He has experience of more than 39 years including 27 years as Nephrologist and Kidney Transplant Surgeon.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Cadaver Organ Transplantation, Primary Glomerular Disease, and Diabetic Nephropathy.
• Lt. Gen (Dr.) Umesh Kumar Sharma is an active member of ISN, ISOT, ISAM, and ISMM.
• He has successfully performed more than 1000 renal transplant including Numerous Cadaver Organ Transplant.
• He has also received awards for his incredible work in this specific field.

• Dr. Abhay Huprikar is a Nephrologist and Renal Specialist with more than 30 years of expertise in this field.
• Services provided by him includes Chronic Kidney Disease treatment (CKD), Consultation, Dialysis / Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Nephrectomy (kidney removal), and many more. 
• He earned a degree in MBBS from Grant Medical College, JJ Group of Hospitals Mumbai in 1980, MD from Grant Medical College, JJ Group of Hospitals Mumbai in 1983 and DNB fromJaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai in 1989.
• Dr. Abhay Huprikar is a member of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT).
• He is registered with 2007083289 Maharashtra Medical Council, 2007.
• Dr. Abhay Huprikar is fluent in English, and Hindi.

• Dr. G. K. Prakash is a leading Nephrologist with over 35 years of experience.
• He specializes in all aspects of Hemodialysis, Kidney Transplantation, Renal Biopsy, Placement of central lines, Hypertension, Chronic kidney Disease, Proteinuria, Acute Kidney Injury, etc.
• Dr. Prakash earned his MBBS in 1986 from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College in Davangere, Karnataka, his MD in 1991 from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in Bangalore, and his DNB in Nephrology in 1999 from Apollo Hospitals in Chennai.
• He previously served as president of the Nephrology Association of Karnataka for four years.
• He is also the Unit Medical Head and Clinical Coordinator of the Manipal Northside Hospital's Medical Advisory Board in Bangalore.
• Dr. Prakash has been a member of the Karnataka Medical Council, American Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, Indian Society of Peritoneal Dialysis, South Zone Society of Nephrology, and Nephrology Association of Karnataka.
• He has conducted various education programs & awareness programs on most Kannada TV channels and All India Radio.
• He is fluent in languages like English, Hindi, and Kannada.