7 nephrology specialists in our India network are listed for kidney transplant in Bengaluru, at 4 hospitals, with 8–48 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the nephrology doctors in our directory for kidney transplant in Bengaluru, India, drawn from hospitals including Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Medicover Hospital, Bangalore, Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur (Columbia Asia), Medicover Hospital Hitec City. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
GAF Healthcare currently lists 7 nephrology specialists for kidney transplant across 4 hospitals in Bengaluru, with 8–48 years of listed experience. Treatment costs vary by hospital, surgeon and individual case, with a typical hospital stay of 10–14 days.
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FeaturedDr. Gokul Nath
- 48+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Kidney transplant recipient evaluation
- Senior Consultant – Nephrology, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru – Present
- Professor of Medicine & Nephrology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
- Kidney transplant recipient evaluation
- Hemodialysis initiation and management
- Peritoneal dialysis training and monitoring
- Vascular access creation assessment
- Post-transplant graft surveillance
Dr. Vasantha Kumar R S
- 35+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Pre-kidney transplant evaluation
- Senior Consultant, Nephrology — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
- Consultant Nephrologist — Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
- Pre-kidney transplant evaluation
- Hemodialysis initiation and management
- Peritoneal dialysis training and oversight
- Dialysis catheter placement and maintenance
- Post-transplant renal function monitoring
Dr. Hareesha Babu K
- 28+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Workup
- Senior Consultant, Nephrology and Transplant Medicine — Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru
- Specialized practice spanning 28+ years in nephrology, dialysis management, and kidney transplantation
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Workup
- Hemodialysis Initiation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Counseling and Initiation
- Dialysis Catheter Placement and Maintenance
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation and Surveillance
Dr. Madhav Desai
- 25+ years of experience in Nephrologist and Kidney Transplant Specialist
- Performs Kidney Transplantation
- Chief Consultant, Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation — Medicover Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru
- 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. Anoop M Gowda
- 22+ years of experience in Nephrologist & Transplant Physician
- Performs Kidney Transplantation and Post-Transplant Management
- 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. A Anitha
- 20+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Counseling
- Senior Consultant, Nephrology — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
- Consultant Nephrologist — Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Counseling
- Hemodialysis Management and Access Creation
- Peritoneal Dialysis Initiation and Training
- Kidney Biopsy and Interpretation
- Post-Transplant Follow-up and Immunosuppression Management
Dr. Kushal D P
- 8+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Consultant Nephrologist, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Bengaluru, Present
- Active member, Nephrology Association of Karnataka
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Hemodialysis Management and Optimization
- Peritoneal Dialysis Initiation and Follow-up
- Kidney Biopsies and Tissue Analysis
- Post-Transplant Kidney Monitoring
What is Kidney Transplant?
Replacing a failed kidney with a healthy donor organ. Streamlined protocols make it accessible for international patients with legal donors.
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?
The exact approach, preparation, and aftercare plan are selected after a specialist reviews the patient's records, diagnosis, and treatment goals.
Standard treatment pathway
Case dependentThe exact approach, preparation, and aftercare plan are selected after a specialist reviews the patient's records, diagnosis, and treatment goals.
Comprehensive Investigations
Required investigations vary with the patient's diagnosis, medical history, treatment approach, and hospital protocol. Our team confirms the appropriate checklist after reviewing the clinical records.
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Stay in India
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Clinical assessment and treatment planning, as confirmed in the personalised plan
- The procedure and hospital services specifically listed in the confirmed package
Usually Not Included
- Travel, accommodation, visa, and other non-clinical services unless explicitly included in the quote
- Additional investigations or treatment outside the confirmed plan
Recovery and follow-up
Recovery and follow-up vary by procedure and individual health. Your treating team should provide personalised instructions before and after travel.
Risks
Risks vary by procedure and individual health. Ask the surgeon to explain the risks specific to you before deciding.
Alternatives
Non-surgical options or other procedures may be available depending on the diagnosis. Discuss the alternatives, risks and benefits with a qualified specialist.
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 we selected these doctors
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Nephrology and their profile names kidney transplant (or a matching term) among the procedures they perform. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
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🇮🇳 Hitec City, Hyderabad, IndiaCurious what kidney transplant might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.
How GAF Healthcare selects doctors
Doctors may be included when they meet relevant criteria for kidney transplant. This is a transparent listing methodology, not a clinical recommendation or paid ranking:
Relevant specialty
nephrology expertise is mapped from the doctor's listed specialty and profile information.
Procedure relevance
kidney transplant is listed among the doctor's procedures or areas of expertise, using matching terms where appropriate.
Hospital affiliation
The doctor is currently affiliated with a recognised hospital in the GAF directory. Hospital details and availability can change, so confirm them before booking.
Professional experience
Experience is displayed from the doctor's available professional profile and is used as the ordering signal when the page lists doctors.
Data verification
Doctor and hospital information is checked against the records available to GAF and updated when new information is supplied. It is not a substitute for confirming credentials directly.
No paid ranking
Being featured does not automatically mean the doctor is ranked number one. GAF does not sell position on this page.
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Discover the Top Doctors for Kidney Transplant in Bengaluru, India
This page lists 7 nephrology specialists who perform kidney transplant across 4 hospitals in Bengaluru, India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.
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