This page lists 6 immunosuppressive treatment doctors in Bengaluru, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
About Immunosuppressive Treatment doctors in Bengaluru, India
This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.
Immunosuppressive Treatment doctors
FeaturedDr. A Anitha
- 20+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Senior Consultant, Nephrology — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru (Present)
- Consultant Nephrologist — Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
- Hemodialysis Management and Access Creation
- Peritoneal Dialysis Initiation and Training
- Kidney Biopsy and Interpretation
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Counseling
- Post-Transplant Follow-up and Immunosuppression Management
Dr. Gokul Nath
- 48+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Senior Consultant – Nephrology, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru – Present
- Professor of Medicine & Nephrology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
- Hemodialysis initiation and management
- Peritoneal dialysis training and monitoring
- Vascular access creation assessment
- Kidney transplant recipient evaluation
- Post-transplant graft surveillance
Dr. Hareesha Babu K
- 28+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Senior Consultant, Nephrology and Transplant Medicine — Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru (Present)
- Specialized practice spanning 28+ years in nephrology, dialysis management, and kidney transplantation
- Hemodialysis Initiation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Counseling and Initiation
- Dialysis Catheter Placement and Maintenance
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation and Surveillance
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Workup
Dr. Madhav Desai
- 25+ years of experience in Nephrologist and Kidney Transplant Specialist
- Chief Consultant, Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation — Medicover Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru (Current)
- Former Faculty — Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
- Kidney Transplantation
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Post-Transplant Immunosuppression Management
- Hemodialysis Initiation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Setup and Training
Dr. Prashant C Dheerendra
- 22+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Consultant — Nephrology, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru — Present
- 22+ years of clinical practice in nephrology, dialysis management, and kidney transplant care
- Kidney Biopsy and Histopathological Analysis
- Vascular Access Creation Assessment
- Dialysis Prescription Optimisation
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Management
- Immunosuppression Management Post-Transplant
Dr. Vasantha Kumar R S
- 35+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Senior Consultant, Nephrology — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru (Present)
- Consultant Nephrologist — Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
- Hemodialysis initiation and management
- Peritoneal dialysis training and oversight
- Dialysis catheter placement and maintenance
- Pre-kidney transplant evaluation
- Post-transplant renal function monitoring
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 Bangalore, IndiaApollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
🇮🇳 Hitec City, Hyderabad, IndiaMedicover Hospital Hitec City
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for glomerulonephritis treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
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What is Immunosuppressive Treatment?
Immunosuppressive treatment uses medications to control an overactive immune system that is attacking the kidneys, as seen in nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and lupus nephritis. The goal is to reduce protein leakage, preserve kidney function, and induce long-term disease remission. Treatment plans are individualized based on kidney biopsy findings, disease severity, and response to therapy, and typically involve a combination of oral drugs, IV pulses, or biologic agents under close nephrology monitoring.
Who may be considered?
Immunosuppressive Treatment may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
A stepwise regimen of corticosteroids combined with steroid-sparing agents such as tacrolimus, cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil, or azathioprine, adjusted over weeks to months based on lab response.
Oral Immunosuppressive Therapy
Most CommonA stepwise regimen of corticosteroids combined with steroid-sparing agents such as tacrolimus, cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil, or azathioprine, adjusted over weeks to months based on lab response.
Comprehensive Investigations
CBC, kidney function test, urine protein/creatinine ratio, 24-hour urine protein, serum albumin, lipid profile, kidney biopsy report review, ANA/anti-dsDNA (for lupus nephritis), drug level monitoring baseline
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Stay in India
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Nephrologist consultations
- Initial dose titration and monitoring
- Basic lab tests during hospital stay
- Medication counseling
- Coordination of follow-up lab schedule
Usually Not Included
- Long-term medication costs after discharge
- Repeat biopsy if required
- Treatment of drug-related complications
- Travel and accommodation for companions
- Visa and international travel costs
Recovery and follow-up
Patients typically require regular blood and urine monitoring every few weeks initially, tapering to monthly visits as the disease stabilizes, with lifestyle adjustments to reduce infection risk during immunosuppression. Full remission assessment often takes 3-6 months, and coordination with a local nephrologist is recommended for ongoing care after returning home.
Risks
Immunosuppressive therapy carries risks of increased infection susceptibility, bone marrow suppression, drug toxicity to kidneys or liver, and in some cases incomplete disease response requiring regimen changes. Long-term use may also affect blood sugar, bone density, and blood pressure, requiring ongoing monitoring.
Alternatives
Depending on disease severity, alternatives may include supportive management with ACE inhibitors/ARBs and diuretics alone, plasmapheresis for severe autoimmune flares, or advancing to dialysis/transplant evaluation if immunosuppression fails and kidney function declines significantly.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
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Reports required
- Kidney biopsy report (if performed)
- Recent kidney function tests (urea, creatinine, eGFR)
- 24-hour urine protein or urine protein/creatinine ratio
- Serum albumin and lipid profile
- Autoimmune workup (ANA, anti-dsDNA, complement C3/C4) if lupus nephritis suspected
- Complete blood count and liver function tests
- List of current and previously tried medications
- Ultrasound of kidneys (KUB)
Patient information needed
- Current diagnosis and disease duration
- History of relapses or previous immunosuppressive treatments
- Any known drug allergies or intolerances
- Presence of infections (hepatitis, TB) or vaccination history
- Other chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, cardiac issues)
- Pregnancy status or plans for pregnancy
- Current medication list with dosages
- Preferred hospital location and travel dates
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Immunosuppressive Treatment) and procedure (Immunosuppressive Treatment) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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