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About Kidney Transplant doctors in India
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Kidney Transplant doctors
FeaturedDr. Anil Kumar Gulia
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Urology)
Director – Urology and Kidney Transplant · Specialty: Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon
Fortis Escorts Kidney and Urology Institute New Delhi, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon
- Director – Urology and Kidney Transplant, Fortis Escorts Kidney and Urology Institute, New Delhi (Present)
- Director & HOD – Department of Urology & Kidney Transplant, VPS Rockland Hospitals, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney Transplantation (Living and Deceased Donor)
- ABO Incompatible Kidney Transplant
- Swap / Paired Kidney Exchange Transplant
- Pediatric Kidney Transplant
- Triple and Quadruple Vessel Kidney Transplant
Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Kidney and Urology InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Ruchir Maheshwari
M.S. (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Urology)
Director & Head – Urology & Renal Transplantation (Unit-01) · Specialty: Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon
Fortis Hospital Manesar Gurugram, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon
- Director – Urology, Renal Transplant, Robotics and Uro-oncology, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (2016-2024)
- Consultant – Urology, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand (2015-2016)
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney Transplantation (Living and Cadaveric Donor)
- Swap / Paired Kidney Exchange Transplant
- Vascular Access Surgery (AV Fistula)
- Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Catheter Placement
- PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy)
Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital ManesarHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL, JCI
Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FACS, FAIS, FRCS (Glasgow), Multiorgan Transplant Surgery Fellowship
Chairman & HOD — HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation · Specialty: HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Chairman & HOD — HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
- Associate Director & Head — Surgical Gastroenterology and Liver Transplantation, Jaypee Hospital, Noida
Expertise & Procedures
- Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
- Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)
- Robotic Donor Hepatectomy
- Paediatric Liver Transplant
- ABO-Incompatible Liver Transplant
HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Shafiq Ahmed
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Urology), MNAMS
Senior Director — Urology, Andrology & Renal Transplant · Specialty: Urologist & Robotic Renal Transplant Surgeon
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in Urologist & Robotic Renal Transplant Surgeon
- Senior Director — Urology, Andrology & Renal Transplant, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
- Director — Urology, Renal Transplantation & Robotic Surgery, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital Gurgaon and Dharmshila Cancer Hospital, Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Robotic Kidney Transplant (Recipient)
- Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
- Robotic Radical Cystectomy with Neobladder
- Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
- Holmium Laser Prostatectomy (HoLEP)
Urologist & Robotic Renal Transplant Surgeon Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Amit Goel
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Urology), Fellowship — Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Observership
Senior Director & Unit Head — Urology, Kidney Transplant, Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery · Specialty: Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon
Max Super Specialty Hospital, Gurgaon Gurgaon, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon
- Senior Director & Unit Head — Urology, Kidney Transplant, Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Max Hospital, Gurugram (2023 – Present)
- Senior Consultant & Head — Kidney Transplant, Uro-Oncology and Urology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi (2021 – 2023)
Expertise & Procedures
- Robotic Kidney Transplant
- ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplant
- Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
- Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
- Robotic Radical Cystectomy with Orthotopic Neobladder
Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Specialty Hospital, GurgaonHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Salil Jain
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DNB (Nephrology), Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology & Kidney Transplant
Director & HOD — Nephrology & Renal Transplant · Specialty: Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician
- Director & HOD — Nephrology & Renal Transplant, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon (Present)
- Additional Director — Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Expertise & Procedures
- Live Donor Kidney Transplant
- Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant
- ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplant
- Renal Biopsy
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Insertion
Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Sanjeev Gulati
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Nephrology), DNB (Nephrology), FRCPC, FIPN, FIAP
Director — Nephrology · Specialty: Nephrologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Director — Nephrology, Fortis Escorts Kidney & Urology Institute, Okhla, New Delhi (Present)
- Additional Professor in Nephrology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
Expertise & Procedures
- Live & Cadaveric Kidney Transplant — Adult & Paediatric
- ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplant
- Renal Biopsy
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- Haemodialysis
Nephrologist Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Giriraj Bora
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (GI Surgery), Fellowship in Liver Transplant
Chief — Liver Transplant; Sr. Consultant — GI & HPB Surgery · Specialty: Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon
- Chief — Liver Transplant; Sr. Consultant — GI & HPB Surgery, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram (Present)
- Consultant — Liver Transplant, Centre for Liver and Biliary Sciences (CLBS), New Delhi (from January 2013)
Expertise & Procedures
- Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
- Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)
- ABO-Incompatible Liver Transplant
- Combined Liver-Kidney Transplantation
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) with Portal Vein Reconstruction
Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Suman Lata
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Nephrology), International Fellowship in Renal Transplant, FISN (Fellowship of Indian Society of Nephrology)
HOD & Consultant — Nephrology & Kidney Transplant · Specialty: Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician
Manipal Hospital Dwarka New Delhi, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician
- Head of Department & Consultant Nephrologist — Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi — Present
- Consultant Nephrologist — Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney transplantation (living and deceased donor)
- ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation
- Hemodialysis initiation and management
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion and training
- Vascular access creation and maintenance
Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Manipal Hospital DwarkaHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Sanjay Gogoi
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Genito Urinary Surgery), MCH (Urology)
Chairman — Urology, Kidney Transplant & Uro-Oncology · Specialty: Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon
Medanta – The Medicity Gurugram, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon
- Chairman — Urology, Kidney Transplant & Uro-Oncology, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram (Present)
- Head — Urology and Renal Transplantation, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney transplantation (live, cadaveric, ABO-incompatible)
- Robotic radical prostatectomy (Retzius-sparing)
- Robotic radical cystectomy with neobladder (orthotopic diversion)
- Robotic partial and radical nephrectomy
- Robotic kidney transplantation
Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta – The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$13,000
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Kidney TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
6+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Manesar, Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$13,000
Fortis Hospital Manesar
Est. 2013
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Kidney TransplantCardiac SurgeryOrthopedicsBariatric Surgery
1+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.4
74 reviews
350+
Beds
13+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$13,000
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Est. 1959
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Kidney TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
9+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$13,000
Max Super Specialty Hospital, Gurgaon
Est. 2007
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Kidney TransplantCardiac SciencesOncologyOrthopedics
1+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.6
95 reviews
104+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$13,000
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Est. 1996
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Kidney TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
6+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.8
1100 reviews
1000+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$13,000
Artemis Hospital
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Kidney TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
11+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.9
64 reviews
750+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$13,000
Manipal Hospitals Dwarka
Est. 2017
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Kidney TransplantCardiologyOncologyOrthopedics
1+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.4
54 reviews
380+
Beds
9+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Bangalore, IndiaStarting from$13,000
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Kidney TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
11+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$13,000
Gleneagles Global Hospital
Est. 1999
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Kidney TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.7
112 reviews
1000+
Beds
27+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for chronic kidney disease 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.
About the Procedure
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.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
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
Estimated cost: $800 - $2,000
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
Estimated cost in India: $13,000 - $19,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~3-4 days
Hospitalisation: ~10-12 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~30 days recommended
Total stay: approx 40-45 days
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
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
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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Common questions
FAQs about Kidney Transplant in India
What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease is a progressive, long-lasting reduction in kidney function, defined clinically as abnormalities in kidney structure or function persisting for more than three months. It is classified into five stages based on how well the kidneys are filtering the blood, measured by a calculation called the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).
What are the symptoms and health risks of Chronic Kidney Disease?
In early stages, CKD frequently causes no noticeable symptoms, but as the condition advances, people may experience fatigue, swelling in the legs or ankles, changes in urination patterns, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, nausea, and persistent itching. Uncontrolled high blood pressure and fluid retention are also common and can compound cardiovascular risk. It is important to understand that these symptoms overlap with many other conditions, and their presence or absence alone is not sufficient to establish a CKD diagnosis.
How is Chronic Kidney Disease diagnosed?
CKD is typically identified through blood tests measuring the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), which reflects how efficiently the kidneys filter waste, and urine tests detecting protein (albuminuria) or blood in the urine, which signal kidney damage. Staging from G1 (mildly reduced or normal function with evidence of damage) through G5 (kidney failure), combined with albuminuria category, guides prognosis and treatment decisions. Additional investigations such as kidney ultrasound, blood pressure monitoring, and sometimes a kidney biopsy may be necessary to identify the underlying cause and inform individual management.
How is Chronic Kidney Disease treated?
Treatment for CKD is tailored to the stage of disease, its underlying cause, and the patient's overall health, and ranges from lifestyle changes and medication through to kidney replacement therapy. In earlier stages, the focus is typically on slowing disease progression and managing complications through blood pressure control, blood sugar management in diabetic patients, dietary modifications, and medications that protect kidney function. In advanced or end-stage CKD (stage G5), kidney replacement therapy in the form of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplantation becomes necessary, with the most appropriate option determined through individual clinical assessment.
Can Chronic Kidney Disease be treated without a procedure?
For most patients, especially in stages G1 through G4, a non-procedural approach forms the cornerstone of care and includes blood pressure management (commonly with ACE inhibitors or ARBs), optimizing blood glucose control, low-sodium and protein-appropriate dietary adjustments, smoking cessation, weight management, and regular monitoring to track disease progression. Medications may also be prescribed to manage anemia, phosphate levels, and other complications of reduced kidney function. Non-procedural management can meaningfully slow the rate of decline and delay or, in some cases, reduce the need for dialysis, though this depends entirely on individual clinical circumstances assessed by a qualified specialist.
When is Kidney Transplant considered for Chronic Kidney Disease?
Kidney Transplant may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Chronic Kidney Disease?
CKD is primarily evaluated and managed by a nephrologist, a physician who specializes in kidney disease and its systemic effects. In cases where transplantation is being considered, a transplant nephrologist and a transplant surgeon typically work together as part of a multidisciplinary team that may also include dietitians, pharmacists, and specialist nurses.
How do I choose a doctor for Chronic Kidney Disease?
When selecting a provider for CKD care, it is worth comparing the nephrologist's experience with your specific underlying cause (such as diabetic kidney disease or glomerulonephritis), the center's access to all three kidney replacement modalities (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and transplantation), and the availability of structured multidisciplinary follow-up, since long-term continuity of care is central to outcomes in this condition.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.