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About Nephrology

Welcome to the Department of Nephrology at Aster MIMS, a distinguished institution committed to providing exceptional care and advancing the field of nephrology through education and research. Established over two decades ago, our department offers comprehensive clinical services in various subspecialties, including kidney transplantation, acute kidney injury, interventional nephrology, and pediatric nephrology, among others. Led by a team of experienced nephrologists, we strive to deliver personalized care to patients while nurturing the next generation of nephrology professionals through our training programs.

Post - MD/MS/DNB

Number of Seats:  

2

Duration:  

3

Eligibility:  

MD/DNB

1000

kidney transplantations

2500

Hemodialysis sessions/month

Faculty Profile

Academic Achievements

At ASTER MIMS, we give priority to academic achievements

Dr. Aparna Balachandran

DrNB resident Nephrology
Second year Aster MIMS Kozhikode :

1)Awarded the best paper Award in Dialysis / transplantation
at NAKCON - sept 2023
2) Presented the paper ( oral presentation) in ISOT 2023 -Kolkata

Topic:Expanding the donor pool in renal transplantation:comparison between deceased donor, Paired kidney exchange and ABO incompatible transplant -single centre experience
Dr. Jithu Purushotham

1.NAKCON ( state Nephrology conference) -
Year - 2022
Paper :
RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF SURGICAL MINI-LAPAROTOMY AND IMAGE GUIDED PERCUTANOUS TENCKHOFF CAPD CATHETER INSERTION TECHNIQUES

2.NAKCON 2023 - state
3.ISNCON 2023 - Kolkata National conference

Presentation :
AN AMBIDIRECTIONAL STUDY ON ALL VOLUNTARY KIDNEY DONORS TO ASSESS KIDNEY FUNCTION AND PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF KIDNEY DONATION

Selected for TAC summit - Kolkota ( same paper for oral presentation) All are oral paper presentation
2nd prize for NAKCON 2022 for oral presentation

Academic Excellence and Facilities

At the Department of Nephrology, Aster MIMS, we are dedicated to academic excellence and continuous improvement in patient care. With a track record of over 1000 successful kidney transplantations since 2006 and more than 2500 hemodialysis sessions conducted monthly, we provide cutting-edge clinical services to meet the diverse needs of our patients. Our peritoneal dialysis program enables home-based dialysis, empowering patients with flexibility and improved quality of life.

Furthermore, our department boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated critical care units, transplant ICU, and interventional nephrology services. With advanced technologies such as point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for regular assessments and a well-equipped renal pathology laboratory, we ensure accurate diagnostics and tailored treatment plans for each patient.

Student Success Story

Dr. Jithu Purushotham

2020-2023

Aster MIMS hospital was always my first option for pursuing my super- specialty in Nephrology . I am ever thankful and proud to be trained under the excellent guidance of Dr.Sajith Narayanan (our HOD) , Dr.Ismail N.A, Dr.Sreejesh B, Dr.Feroz Aziz , Dr Thushara and Dr Rehna . Academically, our department was outstanding with great exposure in renal transplantation, and procedures along with all new updated resources in RRT. A special mention is needed for our dialysis unit , staff and Manager Mr. Sunil Kumar for there support. I miss my department, teachers and my co PGs.

Dr. Elsa George

I am profoundly grateful to God Almighty for giving me the wisdom to choose Aster MIMS Calicut, for my Nephrology superspeciality training. Over the course of three enriching years, I have come to realize that nephrology is practiced here at the international standards. Our training extended beyond mere subject matter expertise; it instilled in us a holistic approach to medicine, shaping us into true physicians. I am indebted to my esteemed mentors, Dr. Sajith Narayanan, Dr. Ismail N A, Dr. Feroz Aziz, Dr. Sreejesh, Dr. Thushara, and Dr. Rehna, for their unwavering dedication and guidance amidst their demanding schedules.
Through regular discussions during clinical rounds, seminars, case presentations, and pathology sessions, we were continuously encouraged to engage in both theoretical study and practical application. The invaluable clinical exposure, particularly in dialysis and transplant procedures, facilitated our success in practical examinations. My heartfelt appreciation also goes to our dialysis manager, Mr. Sunil, for his seamless facilitation of our training, and to the … Read more