This page lists 5 nephrology doctors in India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
About Nephrology doctors in 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.
Nephrology doctors
FeaturedDr. Jaswanth Challa
- 16+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Consultant Nephrologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad — Present
- Nephrologist, Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
- Hemodialysis initiation and management
- Peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) training and supervision
- Arteriovenous fistula assessment
- Pre-kidney transplant evaluation
- Post-transplant renal function 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. Mahesh Kota
- 8+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Consultant Nephrologist, Yashoda Hospitals Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad (2022–Present)
- Nephrologist, Star Hospitals Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (2019–2022)
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Vascular Access Evaluation for Dialysis
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Assessment
- Post-Transplant Renal Monitoring

Dr. Penmetsa Vijay Varma
- 17+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Consultant Nephrologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad (2022–Present)
- Nephrologist, SLG Hospitals, Bachupally, Hyderabad (2019–2022)
- Hemodialysis management and vascular access care
- Peritoneal dialysis initiation and training
- Renal biopsy and interpretation
- Pre-kidney transplant medical clearance
- Post-transplant renal function monitoring

Dr. Rajasekara Chakravarthi Madarasu
- 30+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Senior Consultant & Clinical Director, Head of Department of Nephrology and Transplant Services — Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, Present
- Consultant Nephrologist — Star Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Hemodialysis Access Creation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- Renal Biopsy
- Pre-Transplant Immunological Workup
- Post-Transplant Graft Surveillance
Hospitals where these doctors practise
Medicover Hospital Hitec City
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for nephrology 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.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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