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Dr. Nishanth Girija Kumar

  • Consultant Nephrologist
  • Dubai
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Language : English, Hindi, and Malayalam

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About “Dr. Nishanth Girija Kumar”

Dr. Nishanth Girija Kumar, a distinguished Nephrologist with over a decade of clinical expertise, boasts a versatile career as a Consultant Nephrologist, Dialysis Medical Director, and Clinical Hypertension Specialist. With a solid educational foundation including a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Nephrology from the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine and an Internal Medicine Residency at Saint Vincent Hospital – UMass Medical School in the United States, Dr. Kumar brings a wealth of knowledge and skills honed at esteemed institutions. Holding dual Board
certifications in Nephrology and Internal Medicine from the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), alongside a European Specialty Certificate in Nephrology (ESENeph) from the European Board of Nephrology, Dr. Kumar exemplifies a commitment to excellence in global healthcare standards.

During his tenure as a Consultant Nephrologist in the United States and as a Dialysis Medical Director at DaVita Dialysis in the United States and Merrimac Dialysis Centre in Dubai, Dr. Kumar demonstrated exceptional leadership and clinical acumen. He played a pivotal role in establishing and overseeing comprehensive dialysis programs, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and operational efficiency.

Dr. Kumar’s contributions extend beyond clinical practice. As a Clinical Hypertension Specialist recognized by the American Society of Hypertension, he has led initiatives to manage resistant hypertension and advance evidence-based treatment protocols. His dedication to continuous professional development is evident through numerous publications in prestigious journals and presentations at international conferences.

In the UAE, Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to healthcare organizations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, including Imperial College London Diabetes Centre and Emirates Hospital.
His ability to navigate diverse healthcare landscapes and lead multidisciplinary teams underscores his adaptability and strategic vision in delivering patient centered care.

Area of Interests

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Proteinuria/Hematuria (Protein in urine/Blood in urine) evaluation
  • Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD)
  • Specialized in Resistant Hypertension management (Resistant High Blood pressure)
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) management with expertise in providing CRRT/SCUF/SLED
  • End Stage Kidney Disease management (ESKD) – Hemodialysis/Peritoneal Dialysis/Home Dialysis
  • Autoimmune or Malignancy related kidney diseases like SLE/Lupus nephritis, Systemic Vasculitis, Myeloma, Paraproteinemia-associated Kidney diseases
  • Kidney Stone (Nephrolithiasis) – management and prevention
  • Kidney Transplantation – pre-transplant care and posttransplant immunosuppression management
  • Polycystic Kidney diseases like ADPKD
  • Glomerular and Reno-Vascular diseases
  • Nephrotic syndromes
  • Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections
  • Mineral Bone Disorders in Kidney diseases like Hyperparathyroidism, High Phosphorus, Osteoporosis, Vitamin D deficiency
  • Edema/Fluid Overload
  • Genetic kidney diseases
  • Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Nutrition in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney diseases in Pregnancy

    Experience

    • More than 11 years of clinical experience

    Education

    • American Board certified in Nephrology
    • American Board certified in Internal Medicine
    • European Board certified in Nephrology
    • American Society of Hypertension certified Hypertension Specialist

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