Nephrologist
Senior Consultant Nephrologist, Kidney Transplant & Critical Care Nephrology Specialist14+ Years of Experience in Nephrology, Kidney Transplantation, Dialysis & Critical Care Nephrology
SPARSH Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Shashank Shetty is a Senior Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician in Bangalore with more than 14 years of experience in managing complex kidney diseases, dialysis and renal transplantation.
His major areas of expertise include acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, critical care nephrology and kidney transplantation.
Dr. Shashank Shetty has extensive experience in renal transplantation and has managed more than 300 kidney transplant patients, including live donor, deceased donor, ABO-incompatible and high-risk transplant cases.
He is also experienced in identifying and managing transplant-related complications such as graft rejection, infections and post-transplant kidney dysfunction.
His clinical practice includes kidney biopsy, vascular access planning, dialysis catheter insertion and advanced renal replacement therapies for critically ill patients in intensive care units.
Dr. Shashank Shetty follows an evidence-based and patient-focused approach to nephrology care, with emphasis on preserving kidney function, optimising dialysis and providing structured long-term follow-up for transplant patients.
Comprehensive management of chronic kidney disease to slow progression, manage complications and preserve remaining kidney function.
Rapid evaluation and treatment of sudden kidney dysfunction caused by infection, dehydration, medications, critical illness or other medical conditions.
Specialised evaluation, preparation and long-term management of patients undergoing kidney transplantation from living or deceased donors.
Advanced transplant care for selected patients receiving kidneys from donors with incompatible blood groups using specialised pre- and post-transplant protocols.
Comprehensive medical evaluation and transplant management for patients receiving kidneys from suitable living donors.
Specialised transplant management for patients undergoing kidney transplantation using deceased-donor organs.
Individualised dialysis planning and monitoring for patients with severe kidney failure requiring regular extracorporeal blood purification.
Home-based dialysis treatment using the abdominal lining to remove excess fluid and waste products from the blood.
Specialised kidney care for critically ill patients with acute renal failure, multi-organ dysfunction or complex electrolyte and fluid disturbances.
Advanced dialysis therapies for critically ill and haemodynamically unstable patients requiring gradual and controlled renal replacement therapy.
Diagnostic procedure used to obtain kidney tissue for microscopic examination to identify the cause and severity of renal disease.
Assessment and planning of dialysis access including AV fistulas, grafts and dialysis catheters based on individual patient requirements.
Placement and management of tunneled and non-tunneled venous catheters for patients who require haemodialysis.
Long-term monitoring of kidney function, immunosuppressive medication, infection risk and other complications following renal transplantation.
Evaluation and treatment of suspected kidney transplant rejection using appropriate diagnostic testing and immunosuppressive management.
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Nephrology), SCE Nephrology (UK)
Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment, Acute Kidney Injury Management, End-Stage Renal Disease Management, Kidney Transplantation, Live Donor Kidney Transplant, Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant, ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplant, High-Risk Kidney Transplant, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, CRRT, SLED Dialysis, Critical Care Nephrology, ICU Dialysis, Kidney Biopsy, Vascular Access Planning, Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Insertion, Non-Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Insertion, Hypertension Management, Post-Transplant Care, Graft Rejection Management
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Shashank Shetty
Dr. Shashank Shetty specializes in Kidney Transplant (live and deceased donor), Hemodialysis, Critical Care Nephrology, and Kidney Biopsy—with over 14 years of experience in nephrology and renal transplantation.
Yes. He performs Percutaneous tunneled and non-tunneled catheter insertions for dialysis access, ensuring safe and effective vascular access for patients requiring hemodialysis. He also manages Renal Transplant – live and cadaver with comprehensive pre- and post-transplant care.
Yes. Kidney biopsy is one of Dr. Shashank Shetty’s areas of expertise and is used to diagnose various kidney diseases.
Yes. He manages haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT and SLED dialysis for patients with acute and chronic kidney failure.
Yes. Dr. Shashank Shetty has extensive experience in live donor, deceased donor, high-risk and ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation.
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