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About Kidney Transplant doctors in Mumbai, 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. Amar Vilas Kulkarni
MBBS, DNB (Medicine), DNB (Nephrology)
Consultant Nephrologist and Internal Medicine Specialist · Specialty: Nephrologist
Medicover Hospital Navi Mumbai, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Consultant Nephrologist and Internal Medicine Specialist, Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Present
- Extensive experience in nephrology and internal medicine across multiple tertiary care centres in Mumbai region
Expertise & Procedures
- Hemodialysis Initiation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Training and Supervision
- Dialysis Catheter Placement and Removal
- Arteriovenous Fistula Evaluation and Surveillance
- Acute Kidney Injury Assessment and Treatment
Nephrologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital
Dr. Amit Prakash Nagarik
MD, DNB, ISPD Fellowship, ISPD Fellowship, ISN Fellowship, Visiting Fellow
Senior Consultant — Nephrology · Specialty: Nephrologist
Medicover Hospital Navi Mumbai, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Senior Consultant, Nephrology — Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India — Present
- Visiting Fellow — UCSD Medical Centre, San Diego, California, USA
Expertise & Procedures
- Hemodialysis Initiation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Placement and Training
- Arteriovenous Fistula Assessment
- Kidney Transplant Pre-Evaluation
- Post-Transplant Immunosuppression Management
Nephrologist Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital
Dr. Aseem Thamba
MBBS, MD, DNB
Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician · Specialty: Nephrologist
Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician – Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai
- Extensive clinical practice in nephrology, dialysis, and kidney transplantation across India
Expertise & Procedures
- Pre-transplant kidney donor evaluation and recipient assessment
- Post-transplant kidney function monitoring and graft care
- Hemodialysis initiation and management
- Peritoneal dialysis training and follow-up
- ABO-incompatible kidney transplant coordination
Nephrologist Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Wockhardt HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Aswathy Haridas
DM Nephrology, MD Internal Medicine
Consultant — Nephrology · Specialty: Nephrologist
Apollo Hospitals Mumbai, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Consultant Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai — Since 2017
- Post-graduation training in Consultant Nephrology and Transplant, Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai — 2017–Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Hemodialysis management and optimization
- Peritoneal dialysis initiation and monitoring
- Dialysis catheter placement and care
- AV fistula creation and surveillance
- Kidney transplant evaluation
Nephrologist Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo HospitalsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Bharat Shah
MBBS, MD, DNB, Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology, Clinical Research Fellowship
Director and Head — Nephrology Department · Specialty: Nephrologist
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India46+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 46+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Director and Head, Nephrology Department — Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai (Present)
- Senior Consultant Nephrologist — Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
- Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Clearance
- Live Donor Kidney Transplantation
- Hemodialysis Management and Access
- Peritoneal Dialysis Insertion and Management
- Pre-Transplant Immunological Workup
Nephrologist Experience: 46+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. M.M. Bahadur
MD, DNB
Senior Consultant — Nephrology · Specialty: Nephrologist
Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai, India43+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 43+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Senior Consultant, Nephrology — Wockhardt Hospital, South Mumbai (Mumbai Central), Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Renal Transplantation Surgery
- Blood Group Incompatible Kidney Transplant
- HIV-Positive Kidney Transplantation
- Swap Kidney Transplantation
- Pediatric Kidney Transplantation
Nephrologist Experience: 43+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Wockhardt HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Nikhil Bhasin
MBBS, MD, DM, DNB, FASN, Clinical Fellowship, Fellowship in Glomerular Disease
Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician · Specialty: Nephrologist
Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai, India5+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 5+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai - Present
- Specialist in Nephrology with focus on Glomerular Diseases and Renal Transplantation, Current position
Expertise & Procedures
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Medical Evaluation
- Post-Transplant Immunosuppressive Management
- Hemodialysis Vascular Access Evaluation
- Peritoneal Dialysis Training and Follow-up
- Renal Biopsy Interpretation and Management
Nephrologist Experience: 5+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Wockhardt HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Prashant Rajput
MBBS, MD, DNB (General Medicine), DNB (Nephrology)
Senior Consultant — Nephrology · Specialty: Nephrologist
Gleneagles Global Hospitals Mumbai, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Senior Consultant — Nephrology, Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Mumbai
- Consultant Nephrologist, Seven Hills Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
- Central Venous Hemodialysis Access Creation
- Permcath Insertion for Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
- Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Counseling
- Post-Transplant Graft Monitoring and Management
Nephrologist Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Global HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Shruti Tapiawala
MBBS, MD, DNB, Fellowship in Nephrology, Fellowship in Multi-Organ Transplantation, Fellowship in HLA Medicine & Advanced Transplant Diagnostics
Senior Consultant — Nephrology · Specialty: Nephrologist
Gleneagles Global Hospitals Mumbai, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Senior Consultant, Nephrology — Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Mumbai (Parel)
- Consultant, Nephrology — Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (Previous)
Expertise & Procedures
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Workup
- Post-Kidney Transplant Follow-up and Monitoring
- Hemodialysis Initiation and Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis Counseling and Optimization
- Kidney Graft Dysfunction Assessment and Treatment
Nephrologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Global HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Siddharth Lakhani
MBBS, MD, DNB, DM
Director — Nephrology · Specialty: Nephrologist
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in Nephrologist
- Director of Nephrology, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
- Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
- Hemodialysis Management and Access Creation
- Peritoneal Dialysis Training and Monitoring
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Assessment
- Post-Transplant Follow-up and Immunosuppression Management
Nephrologist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 Mumbai, IndiaStarting from$13,000
Wockhardt Hospital
Est. 2014
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Kidney TransplantNephrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
4+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.4
30 reviews
350+
Beds
12+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$13,000
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Kidney TransplantNephrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, IndiaStarting from$13,000
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)
Est. 1996
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Kidney TransplantNephrologyLiver TransplantCardiac Surgery
5+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
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.
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
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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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Common questions
FAQs about Kidney Transplant in Mumbai, India
What is Kidney Failure / ESRD?
Kidney failure (ESRD) is the final stage of chronic kidney disease, in which the kidneys retain less than approximately 15% of their normal filtering capacity and can no longer sustain life without renal replacement therapy or a transplant. It is a permanent condition, though its progression and management vary considerably between individuals.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Kidney Failure / ESRD?
People with kidney failure may experience persistent fatigue, swelling in the legs and ankles, shortness of breath, reduced urine output, difficulty concentrating, itching, nausea, and muscle cramps — symptoms that often worsen as kidney function declines further. Because many of these symptoms overlap with other conditions, and because some individuals have few noticeable symptoms even at advanced stages, symptoms alone are never sufficient to establish a diagnosis.
How is Kidney Failure / ESRD diagnosed?
Kidney failure is assessed through a combination of blood tests — most importantly serum creatinine and the calculated glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which is used to stage chronic kidney disease from Stage 1 (mild) through Stage 5 (ESRD, GFR below 15 mL/min/1.73 m²) — alongside urine tests to detect protein or blood, imaging such as renal ultrasound, and sometimes a kidney biopsy to identify the underlying cause. A full medical history including duration of diabetes, hypertension, or other kidney-affecting conditions is a critical part of the evaluation. The specific staging and pattern of findings guide both urgency and treatment planning.
How is Kidney Failure / ESRD treated?
Treatment for ESRD depends on the individual's overall health, the rate of disease progression, personal circumstances, and preferences, and is determined through careful clinical assessment rather than a single standard protocol. Renal replacement therapy — in the form of haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplantation — is required to sustain life once kidney function falls below a critical threshold. In carefully selected cases where decline is very slow and the person is older or has significant comorbidities, a conservative (non-dialysis) management approach focused on symptom control and quality of life may also be discussed.
Can Kidney Failure / ESRD be treated without a procedure?
Prior to reaching ESRD, earlier stages of chronic kidney disease may be slowed through medical management: optimising blood pressure control, managing blood sugar in diabetic patients, dietary protein and sodium modification, and medications such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or newer agents like SGLT2 inhibitors. Once true ESRD is established, there is no non-procedural pathway that replaces kidney function — dialysis or transplantation becomes necessary for survival, though conservative palliative management remains a legitimate, patient-centred option for those who choose not to pursue dialysis.
When is Kidney Transplant considered for Kidney Failure / ESRD?
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 Kidney Failure / ESRD?
ESRD is primarily managed by a nephrologist — a physician specialising in kidney disease — who oversees disease monitoring, dialysis prescription, and medical optimisation. When kidney transplantation is being considered, a transplant surgeon and a multidisciplinary transplant team (including a transplant nephrologist, immunologist, and specialist nursing staff) become central to care.
How do I choose a doctor for Kidney Failure / ESRD?
When comparing providers, look for a nephrologist with documented experience managing ESRD and a dialysis unit accredited to recognised standards, as well as clear pathways to a transplant centre should a transplant become appropriate. Continuity of care, access to a multidisciplinary team (including dietitians, social workers, and vascular access specialists), and transparent follow-up arrangements across borders are particularly important for medical-tourism patients.
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.