Nephrologist
Additional Director – Nephrology19 Years of Experience in Nephrology
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Mallikarjuna Hunasaghatta Mallapa is an experienced Nephrologist serving as Additional Director – Nephrology at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru. Fortis Healthcare currently lists him with 19 years of experience in the diagnosis and management of kidney disorders.
His qualifications include MBBS, MD in Internal Medicine and DM in Nephrology. His clinical practice focuses on comprehensive nephrological care for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases.
Dr. Mallikarjuna Hunasaghatta Mallapa manages Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, kidney failure, glomerulonephritis and other complex renal conditions. His practice also includes long-term monitoring of patients with proteinuria, electrolyte disturbances and hypertension-related kidney disease.
He has significant experience in dialysis care, including haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Fortis Healthcare documents his contribution to revamping the dialysis centre at St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, with the aim of improving dialysis services and patient care.
Dr. Mallikarjuna Hunasaghatta Mallapa is also academically active in Nephrology. He has presented research at national and international conferences, published scientific work and contributed a postgraduate nephrology chapter on sleep disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease.
Dr. Mallikarjuna Hunasaghatta Mallapa provides long-term management for Chronic Kidney Disease with a focus on preserving kidney function, controlling complications and planning renal replacement therapy when required.
He evaluates and manages sudden deterioration in kidney function caused by medical illness, dehydration, infection, medication effects or other renal conditions.
Dr. Mallikarjuna Hunasaghatta Mallapa manages advanced kidney failure and provides personalised treatment planning, including dialysis when clinically necessary.
He provides haemodialysis planning and ongoing dialysis care for patients with advanced or end-stage kidney disease.
Dr. Mallikarjuna Hunasaghatta Mallapa has documented academic and clinical experience in peritoneal dialysis and provides ongoing management for appropriately selected patients.
He evaluates and manages inflammatory diseases affecting the kidney filters using appropriate laboratory assessment and nephrological treatment.
Dr. Mallikarjuna Hunasaghatta Mallapa evaluates abnormal protein loss in urine and treats the underlying renal condition based on the clinical findings.
He manages kidney damage associated with high blood pressure and provides strategies to control blood pressure and slow renal disease progression.
Dr. Mallikarjuna Hunasaghatta Mallapa evaluates and treats abnormalities involving sodium, potassium and other electrolytes associated with kidney disease.
MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine, DM - Nephrology
Chronic Kidney Disease Management, Acute Kidney Injury Treatment, Kidney Failure Management, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Glomerulonephritis Management, Proteinuria Management, Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease Management, Electrolyte Disorder Management, Dialysis Care
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Mallikarjuna Hunasaghatta Mallapa
Yes. He evaluates proteinuria to identify underlying kidney disease and provides treatment based on renal function, blood pressure and the cause of abnormal protein loss.
Yes. Glomerulonephritis is listed among the kidney conditions managed within his Nephrology practice.
Yes. He manages patients with advanced kidney failure and provides treatment planning including dialysis and long-term renal care when required.
Yes. Peritoneal dialysis is one of his documented areas of expertise, and his academic work has also included research related to peritoneal dialysis.
Yes. Haemodialysis is among his documented renal treatments, and he has substantial experience in dialysis services and patient management.
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