Dr. Dilip Rangarajan
Sr.Consultant Nephrologist, Transplant Physician & Group Medical Director, Nephrology39+ Years
NU Hospitals
Bengaluru
About Doctor
Dr. Dilip Rangarajan completed his MBBS in 1985 from the prestigious Madras Medical College. He joined MD (General Medicine) at Madras Medical College in 1987 after topping the entrance examination for post-graduation in Tamil Nadu. His stint in Nephrology began in 1990 when he joined as a registrar in Nephrology department at Pandalai Hospital and Guest Hospital, Chennai. He successfully completed DNB Nephrology from Madras Medical College in 1994. He has headed the department of Nephrology at Sundaram Medical Foundation, Chennai from 1994 before taking over as head of department Nephrology at NU Hospitals in 2001. He is currently the Group Medical Director at NU Hospitals. He has vast experience in handling critical care Nephrology patients, haemodialysis patients and renal transplants. He has devised safety practices in haemodialysis which has considerably improved the quality of life in patients on haemodialysis. He does internal audits in various departments in the hospital pertaining to quality. He runs a DNB Nephrology programme at NU hospitals. He also runs a training programme for dialysis technicians (CMDT/DMDT and BSc Renal dialysis) at NU Hospitals. He has various presentations at regional/national and international forums and many publications at the national level. He holds memberships in the International Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Nephrology-Southern Chapter, Indian Society of Organ Transplant, Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India, and Nephrology Association of Karnataka. On February 25th 2018, Dr. Dilip Rangarajan received honorary FRCP in Glasglow, UK.
Other Information
Dr. Dilip says that at NU Hospitals, most of the doctors are full-time consultants and so they can pay undivided attention to the patients. The doctors look at all aspects of patient care. Further, minute details of patient care are examined and looked after.
He says that as per the core values of NU Hospitals, everything exists for the sake of the patient. These core values are emphasised at all levels to the doctors and the hospital staff.
To administer effective patient care, the doctor should understand the medical condition of the patient and take immediate action for treating it. Therefore, the doctor must be well-read and up-to-date. He or she must have a good grasp of the problem in the current existing modalities of therapy for the problem.
Dr. Dilip says that compassionate patient care requires the doctor to understand and empathise with the patient.
He says effective medical care can be ensured through putting systems in place. The doctors and hospital staff at every level in NU Hospitals follow standard operating protocols so that the patient is provided care that is effective and seamless across departments and levels. Continuous checking is done to ensure that these standard operating protocols are being adhered to correctly.
Dr. NC Talwalkar Oration - Nephrology Association of Karnataka (2018)
Honoured as Stalwarts - Indian Society of Nephrology (2020)
Iconic Healthcare Leader Award - Dynergic Business Solution: Golden Aim Awards (2022)
Education & Qualifications
MBBS, MD (Gen- Medicine), DNB (Nephrology) FRCP (Glasgow)
Services
Dialysis; Kidney Biopsy; Haemodialysis; Kidney Transplant, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); Hypertension; Diabetic Nephropathy; Glomerulonephritis; Acute Kidney Injury; End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Dilip
01As the Group Medical Director, what makes Dr. Dilip Rangarajan's clinical care special?
As the Group Medical Director, what makes Dr. Dilip Rangarajan's clinical care special?
As Group Medical Director, Dr. Dilip Rangarajan brings a wealth of experience and a standard of excellence to patient care. He combines his clinical expertise in managing complex cases of kidney disease with a leadership role that ensures he is at the forefront of the hospital's protocols and technology, providing patients with the highest quality of medical care.
02What does a 'Transplant Physician' like Dr. Dilip Rangarajan do for patients who need a new kidney?
What does a 'Transplant Physician' like Dr. Dilip Rangarajan do for patients who need a new kidney?
A Transplant Physician like Dr. Dilip Rangarajan is the key medical doctor for a kidney transplant patient. He evaluates the patient's overall health to ensure they are a suitable candidate, manages their waiting time, prescribes and monitors vital anti-rejection medications, and follows the patient's health and new kidney function for life, significantly contributing to long-term transplant success.
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