Best Doctors for Kidney Transplant in India

Compare 80 nephrology specialists in India across 26 hospitals, then reach out for a personal consultation.

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80 nephrology specialists in our India network are listed for kidney transplant, across 5 cities (Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad), at 26 hospitals, with 4–48 years of listed experience among them.

This page lists the nephrology doctors in our directory for kidney transplant in India, drawn from hospitals including Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Manipal Hospitals Dwarka, Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road and others. Doctors are listed across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.

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GAF Healthcare currently lists 80 nephrology specialists for kidney transplant across 26 hospitals in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, with 4–48 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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Dr. Gokul Nath Featured

Dr. Gokul Nath

MBBS, MD, DM, DNB, FIMSA, FICP
Senior Consultant — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India48+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 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
Expertise & Procedures
  • Kidney transplant recipient evaluation
  • Hemodialysis initiation and management
  • Peritoneal dialysis training and monitoring
  • Vascular access creation assessment
  • Post-transplant graft surveillance
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Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 48+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
Dr. Bharat Shah

Dr. Bharat Shah

MBBS, MD, DNB, Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology, Clinical Research Fellowship
Director and Head — Nephrology Department · Nephrologist
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India46+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 46+ years of experience in Nephrologist
  • Performs Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Clearance
  • Director and Head, Nephrology Department — Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
  • 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
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Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 46+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital
Dr. Ashwini Goel

Dr. Ashwini Goel

MBBS, MD, DM
Senior Director — Nephrology & Renal Transplantation · Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Specialist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India43+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 43+ years of experience in Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Specialist
  • Performs Living Donor Kidney Transplant
  • Senior Director, Nephrology & Renal Transplantation Department, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi — Present
  • Sr. Consultant Nephrologist — Multiple prestigious institutions in India
Expertise & Procedures
  • Living Donor Kidney Transplant
  • Renal Transplantation Surgery
  • Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant
  • Hemodialysis Access Creation and Revision
  • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
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Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist & Renal Transplant Specialist Experience: 43+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Dr. M.M. Bahadur

Dr. M.M. Bahadur

MD, DNB
Senior Consultant — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai, India43+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 43+ years of experience in Nephrologist
  • Performs Blood Group Incompatible Kidney Transplant
  • Senior Consultant, Nephrology — Wockhardt Hospital, South Mumbai (Mumbai Central), Present
Expertise & Procedures
  • Blood Group Incompatible Kidney Transplant
  • Renal Transplantation Surgery
  • HIV-Positive Kidney Transplantation
  • Swap Kidney Transplantation
  • Pediatric Kidney Transplantation
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Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 43+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Wockhardt Hospital
Dr. Ajit Singh Narula

Dr. Ajit Singh Narula

MBBS, MD, DM, FACP
Principal Director — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India42+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 42+ years of experience in Nephrologist
  • Performs Kidney transplant evaluation and clearance
  • Principal Director, Nephrology — Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi — Present
  • Professor and Head of Department, Nephrology — Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
Expertise & Procedures
  • Kidney transplant evaluation and clearance
  • Post-transplant patient management
  • Immunosuppression protocol design
  • Glomerulonephritis diagnosis and treatment
  • Chronic kidney disease staging and monitoring
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Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 42+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Dr. Sunil Prakash

Dr. Sunil Prakash

MBBS, MD, DM, FISPD, FISN
Vice Chairman and Head of Department — Nephrology & Renal Transplantation · Nephrologist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India41+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 41+ years of experience in Nephrologist
  • Performs Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
  • Vice Chairman and Head of Department, Nephrology & Renal Transplantation, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, Present
  • Director, Nephrology and Transplant Services, Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon
Expertise & Procedures
  • Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
  • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation and Management
  • Hemodialysis Catheter Placement
  • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
  • Post-Transplant Graft Monitoring
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Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 41+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Dr. Col Akhil Mishra

Dr. Col Akhil Mishra

MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Nephrology), DNB (Nephrology), MNAMS, FIAMS
Senior Consultant — Nephrology · Nephrologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 38+ years of experience in Nephrologist
  • Performs Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
  • Senior Consultant — Nephrology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
  • Consultant Nephrologist, Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
  • Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
  • Hemodialysis Access Creation and Management
  • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
  • Living Donor Kidney Transplant Coordination
  • Post-Transplant Immunosuppression Management
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Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Dinesh Khullar

Dr. Dinesh Khullar

MBBS, MD, DM
Group Chairman of Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine · Nephrologist
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket New Delhi, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 35+ years of experience in Nephrologist
  • Performs ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation
  • Group Chairman, Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
  • Chairman, Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplant Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
  • ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation
  • Living Donor Kidney Transplant
  • Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant
  • Haemodialysis Access Creation and Management
  • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
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Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Dr. Lakshmi Kant Tripathi

Dr. Lakshmi Kant Tripathi

MBBS, MD, DM, DNB, Diploma in Yoga
Chief of Nephrology (Unit II) · Nephrologist
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 35+ years of experience in Nephrologist
  • Performs Kidney Transplantation (including incompatible cases)
  • Chief of Nephrology (Unit II), Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, India – Present
  • Unit Head and Faculty for DM Studies, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, India
Expertise & Procedures
  • Kidney Transplantation (including incompatible cases)
  • Hemodialysis Management
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Renal Biopsy
  • Venous Catheterization for dialysis
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Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis Hospital
Dr. Manju Aggarwal

Dr. Manju Aggarwal

MBBS, MD, Fellowship in Nephrology, DNB, MBA
Chief of Medical Services and Chairperson — Department of Nephrology · Nephrologist
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 35+ years of experience in Nephrologist
  • Performs Kidney Transplantation (living and deceased donor)
  • Chief of Medical Services and Chairperson, Department of Nephrology, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon — Present
  • Director and Head, Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon — February 2012 onwards
Expertise & Procedures
  • Kidney Transplantation (living and deceased donor)
  • Hemodialysis Initiation and Management
  • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
  • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation and Assessment
  • Dialysis Catheter Placement and Management
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Kidney Transplant: Listed on ProfileNephrologist Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis Hospital
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 dependent

The 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.

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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.

Other nephrology procedures

Leading Hospitals for Kidney Transplant in India

Fortis Memorial Research Institute🇮🇳 Gurgaon, India
Starting from$13,000

Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Est. 1996 JCI · NABH
Kidney TransplantNephrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
3+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.8
1100 reviews
1000+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Salil JainDr. Ashwini GaddeDr. Gagan Deep Chhabra
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$13,000

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Est. 1988 JCI · NABH
Kidney TransplantNephrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
3+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Sanjeev GulatiDr. Ajit Singh NarulaDr. Akash Gupta
Manipal Hospitals Dwarka🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$13,000

Manipal Hospitals Dwarka

Est. 2017 NABH · NABL
Kidney TransplantNephrologyCardiologyOncology
1+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.4
54 reviews
380+
Beds
9+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Suman Lata
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road🇮🇳 Bangalore, India
Starting from$13,000

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road

Est. 2007 JCI · NABH
Kidney TransplantNephrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
4+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. A AnithaDr. Anoop M GowdaDr. Gokul Nath
+1 more
Gleneagles Global Hospital🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Starting from$13,000

Gleneagles Global Hospital

Est. 1999 NABH · JCI
Kidney TransplantNephrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.7
112 reviews
1000+
Beds
27+
Years Since Founded
Dr. A R A Changanidi
Medanta - The Medicity🇮🇳 Gurgaon, India
Starting from$13,000

Medanta - The Medicity

Est. 2009 JCI · NABH
Kidney TransplantNephrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
7+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Abhyuday Singh RanaDr. Asheesh Kumar GuptaDr. Debabrata Mukherjee
+4 more
Fortis Hospital, Noida🇮🇳 Noida, India
Starting from$13,000

Fortis Hospital, Noida

Est. 2004 NABH · JCI
Kidney TransplantNephrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.5
88 reviews
236+
Beds
22+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Anuja PorwalDr. Sunder Singh
Apollo Hospitals🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$13,000

Apollo Hospitals

Est. 1983 JCI · NABH
Kidney TransplantNephrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
7+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Anupam BahlDr. Col Akhil MishraDr. D.K. Agarwal
+4 more
Wockhardt Hospital🇮🇳 Mumbai, India
Starting from$13,000

Wockhardt Hospital

Est. 2014 NABH · JCI
Kidney TransplantNephrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
4+
Doctors for Kidney Transplant
4.4
30 reviews
350+
Beds
12+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Aseem ThambaDr. M.M. BahadurDr. Nikhil Bhasin
+1 more

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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.

02

Procedure relevance

kidney transplant is listed among the doctor's procedures or areas of expertise, using matching terms where appropriate.

03

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.

04

Professional experience

Experience is displayed from the doctor's available professional profile and is used as the ordering signal when the page lists doctors.

05

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.

06

No paid ranking

Being featured does not automatically mean the doctor is ranked number one. GAF does not sell position on this page.

How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Doctor for Kidney Transplant in India

Discover the Top Doctors for Kidney Transplant in India

This page lists 80 nephrology specialists who perform kidney transplant across 26 hospitals in India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.

Support When You Need It Most

Share your medical reports with us on WhatsApp or email. Our medical team reviews them and comes back with a recommended doctor, hospital and treatment plan for your case.

Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs

We provide a single, itemised quote covering the doctor's fee, hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.

Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination

Once you choose a doctor, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking near the hospital, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.

On-the-Ground and Language Support

A dedicated, language-speaking companion can accompany you to appointments, and our team stays in touch after you return home to check on your recovery.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about Kidney Transplant in India

How many nephrology doctors are listed for kidney transplant in India?
80 doctors in our 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.
Which cities in India have nephrology doctors listed for this procedure?
Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad. Use the city links on this page to view doctors in a specific city.
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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