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Qualifications & Education:
- MBBS – MR Medical College, Gulbarga (1991–1996)
- Internship – Govt. General Hospital, Gulbarga (1996–1997)
- DCH – Govt. Medical College, Bellary (1998–2000)
- DNB – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2000–2002)
- DM (Nephrology) – Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2004–2007)
- Fellowship – Baxter Scientia Scholar in Peritoneal Dialysis, University of Beijing, China (2010)
Areas of Expertise:
- Kidney transplantation (high-risk, ABO-incompatible, pediatric transplantation)
- Deceased donor kidney transplantation and dual organ transplantation (liver-kidney)
- Peritoneal dialysis
- CKD prevention and diabetic nephropathy
- Critical care nephrology and renal replacement therapy
Clinical Interests:
- Kidney transplantation (high-risk, ABO-incompatible, and pediatric transplants)
- Peritoneal dialysis (CAPD, acute PD)
- Hypertension, diet in CKD prevention
Professional Experience:
- Faculty – Professor of Nephrology, RRMCH, Bangalore
- Consultant – Lead and Senior Consultant Nephrologist, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
- Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician, Vikram Hospital, Bangalore
- Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician, Vikram Hospital, Mysore
Research & Publications:
- Rare association of IgA nephropathy and eosinophilic gastritis – Saudi Journal of Nephrology
- Statin-induced rhabdomyolysis and AKI – Saudi Journal of Nephrology
- Hemodialysis and inflammation – Indian Society of Nephrology
- Thyroid function in CKD and dialysis – International Journal of Biochemistry
- CHr and hypochromic red cells: Newer markers of iron deficiency in CKD, inflammation
- Rare case of dual kidney transplantation – Indian Journal of Transplantation
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion by nephrologists – Indian Journal of Peritoneal Dialysis
- A rare case of pelvic lipomatosis in a cadaveric renal transplant recipient – Indian Journal of Transplantation
- En bloc kidney transplant: A surgical illustration and clinical experience from a tertiary care hospital in South India – Indian Journal of Transplantation
- Rare presentation of acute abdomen in a post-transplant patient – Indian Journal of Transplantation
- Rare case of congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura presenting as post-transplant thrombotic microangiopathy – Indian Journal of Transplantation
Memberships:
- Member, Indian Society of Nephrology
- Member, South Zone Society of Nephrology
- Member, International Society of Nephrology
- Member, European Dialysis and Transplantation Association
Awards and Recognition:
- Secured All India Rank 3 in DM entrance exam by Directorate of Medical Education, Maharashtra (2004)
- First position in DM Nephrology examination, Mumbai University (2007)
- Winner of first prize in Nephropathology Quiz at the Renal Pathology National Workshop (2006), Mumbai
- Khurdeshji Bhurjis Best Research Paper in ISN West Zone (2006) – Determinants of Inflammation in Hemodialysis Patients
- Third position in MBBS final examination by Gulbarga University, Karnataka; Gold Medal in Medicine (1996)
- Winner of Indian Academy of Pediatrics Quiz – Zonal Level, Bangalore (1999)
- Winner of first prize in National Neonatology Forum Quiz – Zonal Level, Trichur (2001
Languages Known:
Kannada, English, Hindi, Telugu
