This page lists 7 kidney transplant doctors in Bengaluru, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
About Kidney Transplant 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.
Kidney Transplant 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. Anoop M Gowda
- 22+ years of experience in Nephrologist & Transplant Physician
- Senior Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician – Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru (Bannerghatta Road), Present
- Clinical expertise spanning over 22 years in nephrology, transplant medicine, and critical care
- Kidney Transplantation and Post-Transplant Management
- Hemodialysis Access Creation and Maintenance
- Dialysis Catheter Placement and Removal
- Kidney Biopsy (Percutaneous and Open)
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
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. Kushal D P
- 8+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Consultant Nephrologist, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Bengaluru, Present
- Active member, Nephrology Association of Karnataka
- Hemodialysis Management and Optimization
- Peritoneal Dialysis Initiation and Follow-up
- Kidney Biopsies and Tissue Analysis
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Post-Transplant Kidney Monitoring
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. 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
🇮🇳 Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore, IndiaManipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur (Columbia Asia)
🇮🇳 Hitec City, Hyderabad, IndiaMedicover Hospital Hitec City
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for kidney failure / esrd 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.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
What is Kidney Transplant?
A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure to place a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into a patient whose kidneys have failed due to conditions such as chronic kidney disease, ESRD, diabetic nephropathy, or polycystic kidney disease. It restores normal kidney function, eliminates the need for regular dialysis, and significantly improves quality of life and long-term survival. India is a leading destination for kidney transplants due to skilled transplant surgeons, high success rates, and cost-effective packages for international patients.
Who may be considered?
Kidney Transplant 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 kidney is surgically removed from a healthy, medically compatible living donor (often a relative) and transplanted into the recipient, typically offering shorter waiting times and excellent long-term outcomes.
Living Donor Kidney Transplant
Most PopularA kidney is surgically removed from a healthy, medically compatible living donor (often a relative) and transplanted into the recipient, typically offering shorter waiting times and excellent long-term outcomes.
Comprehensive Investigations
Blood grouping and cross-matching, HLA typing, CBC, kidney and liver function tests, viral markers (HIV, Hepatitis B & C), urine analysis, chest X-ray, ECG, echocardiogram, CT angiography of renal vessels, ultrasound abdomen for donor and recipient
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Stay in India
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Donor and recipient pre-transplant workup
- Surgeon, anesthetist and OT charges
- ICU and ward stay for both donor and recipient
- Immunosuppressant medications during hospital stay
- Post-operative nursing care and monitoring
Usually Not Included
- Long-term immunosuppressant medications after discharge
- Visa, travel and accommodation outside hospital stay
- Donor evaluation travel costs if donor is abroad
- Legal/ethics committee approval fees
- Treatment of post-transplant complications
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients require 4-6 weeks of close monitoring in India for medication adjustment, kidney function checks, and early detection of rejection before returning home. Lifelong immunosuppressant therapy and regular follow-up with a nephrologist are essential for graft survival.
Risks
Risks include organ rejection, infection due to immunosuppression, surgical complications (bleeding, blood clots), and side effects of long-term immunosuppressant medications. Regular monitoring significantly reduces these risks and improves long-term graft survival.
Alternatives
For patients not eligible or not yet ready for transplant, ongoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis remain the main alternatives to manage kidney failure, though they do not restore full kidney function like a transplant.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
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Reports required
- Recent kidney function tests (serum creatinine, eGFR, urea)
- Dialysis history and current dialysis prescription
- Blood group and HLA typing reports of patient and potential donor
- Ultrasound/CT of kidneys and urinary tract
- Cardiac evaluation (ECG, echocardiogram)
- Viral marker reports (HIV, Hepatitis B & C)
- List of current medications and comorbidities
- Biopsy reports if underlying kidney disease was previously diagnosed
Patient information needed
- Age, weight and general health status of patient and donor
- Cause and duration of kidney disease (e.g., diabetes, PKD)
- Current dialysis type and frequency, if applicable
- Availability and relationship of a potential living donor
- Blood group of patient and potential donor
- History of previous transplants or organ rejection
- Any known allergies or history of major surgeries
- Insurance coverage or budget for treatment
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 (Kidney Transplant) and procedure (Kidney Transplant) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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