Dr. Vinod Kumar
Overview
Dr. Vinod Kumar K is a consultant with a vast experience in the field of Nephrology. He is graduated from JSS medical college, Mysore, did his post-graduation from 'Karnataka institute of medical sciences', Hubli and DNB in Nephrology from St. John's Medical college, Bangalore. He specialises in General Nephrology and areas of special interest are critical care nephrology, Pediatric nephrology and renal transplantation. Involved in more than 500 kidney transplants, which include robotic transplants, pediatric transplants, ABO incompatible transplants and other high-risk transplants (both live and deceased). Involved in complex multi-organ transplant surgeries. Skilled in interventional nephrology and has a vast experience in performing kidney biopsies, hemodialysis catheter insertion both tunnelled and non-tunnelled and performing nephrology related endovascular procedures. He has rich academic experience, being a former Assistant Professor of General Medicine at Kannur Medical College, a teacher and guide for DNB residents in Nephrology and educational supervisor for 'Internal medical trainees' affiliated to Royal college of Physicians (UK). He is a member of royal college of physicians (MRCP), UK, has a speciality certificate in Nephrology from UK and is also a fellow of royal college of Physicians, Edinburgh. He is a Fellow of American society of Nephrology (FASN).
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Dr. Vinod Kumar K is a consultant with a vast experience in the field of Nephrology. He is graduated from JSS medical college, Mysore, did his post-graduation from ‘Karnataka institute of medical sciences’, Hubli and DNB in Nephrology from St. John’s Medical college, Bangalore. He specialises in General Nephrology and areas of special interest are […]
Education
- MBBS - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2004
- MD - General Medicine - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2008
- DNB - Nephrology - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2012
Total Experience
- 18 Years' Experience
Specializations
- Nephrologist/Renal Specialist
Areas of Expertise
- General Nephrology
- Peritonial Dialysis
- Paediatric Nephrology
- Renal Transplantation
Awards & Recognitions
- He has more than 25 publications in national and international journals and has authored two
- chapters in Nephrology and Medicine textbooks.
Memberships
- Life member of Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN).
- Life member of Indian Society of Nephrology – southern chapter (ISNSC).
- Life member of Peritoneal Dialysis Society of Indian (PDSI).
- Life member of Indian Society of Transplantation (ISOT).
- Member of International Society of Nephrology (ISN).
- Member of American Society of Nephrology (ASN).
- Member of Nephrology Association of Kerala (NAK).
- Member of Association of Cochin Nephrologists (ACN).
- Member of Royal College of Physicians
- Fellow of Royal college of Physicians
- Member of Nephrology Association of Karnataka.