17 nephrology specialists in our India network are listed for kidney transplant in Hyderabad, at 4 hospitals, with 5–32 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the nephrology doctors in our directory for kidney transplant in Hyderabad, India, drawn from hospitals including Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Medicover Hospital Hitec City, KIMS Hospital Kondapur. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
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GAF Healthcare currently lists 17 nephrology specialists for kidney transplant across 4 hospitals in Hyderabad, with 5–32 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. Tarun Kumar Saha
MBBS, MD, MS
Senior Consultant — Nephrology and Transplant Physician · Nephrologist and Transplant Physician
Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, India32+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 32+ years of experience in Nephrologist and Transplant Physician
- Performs Kidney Transplantation (Living Donor)
- Senior Consultant — Nephrology and Transplant Physician, Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda, Hyderabad
- Life Member, International Society of Nephrology
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney Transplantation (Living Donor)
- Kidney Transplantation (Deceased Donor)
- ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation
- Swap Kidney Transplantation
- Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplantation
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist and Transplant Physician Experience: 32+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals
Dr. Sanjay Maitra
MBBS, MD, DM
Consultant Nephrologist — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India27+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 27+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Consultant Nephrologist, Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India — Present
- 27+ years of clinical practice in nephrology and renal disease management across prestigious Indian institutions
Expertise & Procedures
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Hemodialysis Initiation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Setup and Monitoring
- Dialysis Catheter Placement and Care
- Post-Transplant Renal Function Monitoring
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 27+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills
Dr. Somasekhar M
MBBS, MD, DM
Senior Consultant — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India27+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 27+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Senior Consultant, Nephrology — Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
- Professor of Nephrology — Guntur Medical College, Guntur
Expertise & Procedures
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Hemodialysis Management and Initiation
- Peritoneal Dialysis Setup and Training
- Dialysis Catheter Placement and Management
- AV Fistula Creation Surveillance
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 27+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills
Dr. Aswini Panigrahi
MBBS, MD, DNB (Nephrology)
Senior Consultant — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Senior Consultant Nephrologist, Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — Present
- 25+ years of clinical experience in nephrology and renal medicine
Expertise & Procedures
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Hemodialysis Access Creation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
- Renal Biopsy
- Post-Transplant Follow-up and Immunosuppression Management
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills
Dr. Dilip M Babu
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Nephrology)
Senior Consultant — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda Hyderabad, India24+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 24+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Pre-Transplant Counseling
- Senior Consultant, Nephrology — Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad — Present
- Member, Indian Society of Nephrology
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Pre-Transplant Counseling
- Hemodialysis Initiation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation and Assessment
- Post-Transplant Nephrology Follow-up
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 24+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
Dr. P.S. Vali
DM, MD, MBBS
Senior Consultant — Nephrology and Transplant Physician · Nephrologist and Transplant Physician
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 23+ years of experience in Nephrologist and Transplant Physician
- Performs Kidney Transplantation and Graft Assessment
- Senior Consultant — Nephrology and Transplant Physician, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
- Consultant Nephrologist, Osmania Hospital & Medical College, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney Transplantation and Graft Assessment
- Hemodialysis Access Creation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Placement and Training
- Pre-Transplant Immunological Evaluation
- Renal Biopsy Interpretation and Management
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist and Transplant Physician Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
Dr. Gandhe Sridhar
MBBS, MD, DM Nephrology
Director of Nephrology & Transplantation · Transplant Nephrologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Transplant Nephrologist
- Performs Kidney Transplantation Surgery
- Director of Nephrology & Transplantation, Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
- Chief Nephrologist and Head of Department, Global Hospitals (Gleneagles Global Hospital), Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney Transplantation Surgery
- ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplant
- Paired-Exchange Kidney Transplant
- Living Donor Nephrectomy
- Hemodialysis Management
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileTransplant Nephrologist Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills
Dr. Mamidi Pranith Ram
MBBS, MD, DM
Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician · Nephrologist
Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation
- Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, Present
- Senior Nephrologist, Vijaya Multispeciality Hospital, Siddipet
Expertise & Procedures
- ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation
- Renal Transplant Evaluation and Pre-Transplant Assessment
- Cadaver and Swap Renal Transplant Procedures
- CAPD Catheter Insertion
- Permcath Insertion for Haemodialysis
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals
Dr. Penmetsa Vijay Varma
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Nephrology), ISN-ANIO Clinical Nephropathology Certificate Programme
Consultant Nephrologist — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India17+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 17+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Pre-kidney transplant medical clearance
- Consultant Nephrologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad
- Nephrologist, SLG Hospitals, Bachupally, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Pre-kidney transplant medical clearance
- Hemodialysis management and vascular access care
- Peritoneal dialysis initiation and training
- Renal biopsy and interpretation
- Post-transplant renal function monitoring
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 17+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City
Dr. Jaswanth Challa
MBBS, MD, DM
Consultant Nephrologist — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 16+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Pre-kidney transplant evaluation
- Consultant Nephrologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad — Present
- Nephrologist, Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Pre-kidney transplant evaluation
- Hemodialysis initiation and management
- Peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) training and supervision
- Arteriovenous fistula assessment
- Post-transplant renal function monitoring
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City
Dr. Ravi Vemagiri Andrews
MBBS, DNB (General Medicine), DNB (Nephrology)
Consultant Nephrologist — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 16+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Consultant Nephrologist, Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — Present
- Registrar in Nephrology, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Hemodialysis Initiation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Setup and Training
- Dialysis Catheter Placement and Maintenance
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation Coordination
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills
Dr. Jella Ramashankar
MBBS, MD, DM in Nephrology
Consultant — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Kidney Transplantation (Live and Cadaver)
- Consultant Nephrologist, Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
- Senior Nephrologist, Star Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney Transplantation (Live and Cadaver)
- ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplant
- Hemodialysis Initiation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Setup
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills
Dr. G. Madhusudhan Reddy
MBBS, MS, MCh
Senior Consultant — Renal Transplant Surgeon and Urologist · Renal Transplant Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, India11+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 11+ years of experience in Renal Transplant Surgeon
- Performs Kidney transplant from living donor
- Senior Consultant, Renal Transplant Surgeon and Urologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, Present
- Consultant Urologist, CARE Hospital, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney transplant from living donor
- Kidney transplant from deceased donor
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
- Ureteroscopy and laser stone fragmentation
- Transurethral resection of prostate
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileRenal Transplant Surgeon Experience: 11+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals
Dr. Mahesh Kota
MBBS, MD, IDCCM, DNB
Consultant Nephrologist — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India8+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 8+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Pre-Kidney Transplant Assessment
- Consultant Nephrologist, Yashoda Hospitals Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad
- Nephrologist, Star Hospitals Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Assessment
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Vascular Access Evaluation for Dialysis
- Post-Transplant Renal Monitoring
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 8+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City
Dr. Vamsi Krishna Nagalla
MBBS, MD, DM
Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician · Nephrologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda Hyderabad, India7+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 7+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Kidney Transplant Pre- and Post-Evaluation
- Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad — Present
- Consultant Nephrologist at Apollo Hospital, Secunderabad — January 2020 to April 2023
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney Transplant Pre- and Post-Evaluation
- Renal Biopsies
- Hemodialysis Catheter Placement
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- Arteriovenous Fistula Assessment
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 7+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
Dr. Satyanarayana Garre
MBBS, MD, DNB
Consultant — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India6+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 6+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Kidney Transplant Pre-Evaluation
- Consultant Nephrologist, Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — Present
- Clinical Nephrology Practice covering acute and chronic renal disorders, dialysis management, and transplant nephrology — 6+ years
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney Transplant Pre-Evaluation
- Hemodialysis Management and Optimization
- Peritoneal Dialysis Initiation and Training
- Arteriovenous Fistula Assessment
- Dialysis Catheter Placement and Management
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 6+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills
Dr. Muralinath Vukkadala
MBBS, MD, Internal Medicine, DrNB, Nephrology
Consultant Nephrologist & In-Charge, Renal Transplant Unit · Nephrologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India5+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 5+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Performs Kidney transplant evaluation and workup
- Consultant Nephrologist & In-Charge, Renal Transplant Unit at Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad – Present
- Active Nephrologist, Cheyutha Kidney Foundation, Hyderabad – Community-based kidney care serving 1,200+ transplant patients
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney transplant evaluation and workup
- Pre-transplant desensitization protocols
- Post-transplant immunosuppression management
- Hemodialysis and vascular access placement
- Peritoneal dialysis initiation and monitoring
Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 5+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City
About the Procedure
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
Estimated cost: To be confirmed after records review
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
Estimated cost in India: Request a personalised estimate
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): To be confirmed
Hospitalisation: To be confirmed
Recovery period (outside hospital): To be confirmed
Total stay: To be confirmed
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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Our methodology
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:
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Relevant specialty
nephrology expertise is mapped from the doctor's listed specialty and profile information.
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Procedure relevance
kidney transplant is listed among the doctor's procedures or areas of expertise, using matching terms where appropriate.
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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.
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Professional experience
Experience is displayed from the doctor's available professional profile and is used as the ordering signal when the page lists doctors.
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Data verification
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This page lists 17 nephrology specialists who perform kidney transplant across 4 hospitals in Hyderabad, India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.
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Common Questions
Frequently asked questions about Kidney Transplant in Hyderabad, India
How many nephrology doctors are listed for kidney transplant in Hyderabad, India?
17 doctors in our Hyderabad, India directory currently list kidney transplant among their procedures.
How do you choose which nephrology doctors to list?
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.
Can I compare the listed nephrology doctors before booking?
Yes. Review each profile's listed experience, qualifications, procedures and hospital affiliation, then discuss your reports and options with a qualified doctor before making a decision.
Do the listed doctors treat patients from outside India?
International-patient availability can differ by doctor and hospital. Contact the care team to confirm language support, appointment timing and whether the doctor can review your reports remotely.
Can I request a second opinion from a doctor on this page?
You can ask for a records review or second opinion through the enquiry form. The doctor must assess your reports and history before giving advice; this page is not a diagnosis.
What is kidney transplant?
Kidney Transplant is a medical procedure whose exact approach depends on the diagnosis, anatomy, previous treatment and overall health. A qualified specialist should explain whether it is appropriate for you.
Who may be considered for kidney transplant?
Suitability is decided after a specialist reviews your symptoms, diagnosis, investigations, medicines and medical history. The same procedure is not suitable for every patient.
What tests are usually reviewed before kidney transplant?
The required review varies by case and may include existing imaging, laboratory results, pathology or other specialist reports. Your treating team will confirm which tests are needed rather than relying on a fixed list.
How long does recovery from kidney transplant take?
Recovery depends on the approach, the reason for treatment and your health. Ask the treating hospital for a personalised hospital stay, follow-up and return-to-activity plan.
What alternatives or risks should I discuss for kidney transplant?
Ask a qualified specialist about procedure-specific risks, expected benefits and possible non-surgical or alternative approaches. These cannot be determined safely from the procedure name alone.
How much does kidney transplant cost in India?
Cost varies by hospital, city and individual case. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
What can change the cost of kidney transplant?
The hospital, surgeon, procedure approach, investigations, medicines, length of stay and any treatment for complications can affect the final quote. Request an itemised estimate after records review.
Are there nephrology doctors for this procedure in other India cities?
See the "Doctors in other cities" links on this page for the full India list.
What should international patients send before travelling for kidney transplant?
Send relevant reports, scans, pathology results, medication details and a clear medical history for review. The care team can then ask the hospital what additional information or tests are required.
Can GAF Healthcare help with travel and hospital coordination?
Our coordination team can explain the next steps and available support, including appointment communication and travel planning. Visa, transport and accommodation arrangements depend on the patient's case and confirmed hospital plan.
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