Nephrologist
Consultant – Nephrology and Renal Transplant Physician15+ Years of Experience
Manipal Hospitals
Bengaluru
Dr. Vinod Kumar K is an experienced Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician in Bangalore, currently practising as Consultant – Nephrology and Renal Transplant Physician at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road. With more than 15 years of experience in nephrology and internal medicine, he specialises in diagnosing and managing kidney diseases, renal transplantation, dialysis treatment and complex kidney-related medical conditions. His clinical interests include general nephrology, critical care nephrology, paediatric nephrology and kidney transplantation.
Dr. Vinod Kumar K holds MBBS, MD in Internal Medicine, DNB in Nephrology, MRCP (UK), a Specialty Certificate in Nephrology (UK), FRCP (Edinburgh) and FASN (USA). He completed his MBBS at JSS Medical College, Mysuru, in 2004, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine at Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, in 2008. He subsequently completed his DNB in Nephrology at St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru, in 2012. His additional international qualifications reflect advanced professional training and recognition in nephrology.
As a Kidney Specialist in Bangalore, Dr. Vinod Kumar K has extensive experience managing chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, hypertensive kidney disease, nephrotic and nephritic syndromes, lupus nephritis and complicated urinary tract infections. His expertise includes haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy and specialised renal care for critically ill patients. He provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning for patients with different stages of kidney dysfunction.
Dr. Vinod Kumar K has participated in more than 600 kidney transplant cases, including robotic, paediatric, ABO-incompatible, high-risk living donor and deceased donor transplants. His transplant experience also includes complex multi-organ transplant cases. He has specialised expertise in interventional nephrology, including renal biopsies, tunneled and non-tunneled haemodialysis catheter insertion and nephrology-related vascular procedures. His clinical work covers kidney transplant evaluation, perioperative renal care and long-term management of transplant recipients.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Vinod Kumar K has contributed to nephrology education, research and academic development. His official professional profile reports approximately 30 peer-reviewed journal publications and participation in national and international conferences. He has served as a teacher and guide for DNB Nephrology residents and as an educational supervisor for internal medicine trainees associated with the Royal College of Physicians. His research involvement includes dialysis outcomes and kidney transplant-related studies.
Dr. Vinod Kumar K is associated with professional organisations including the Indian Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Transplantation, Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India and American Society of Nephrology. He communicates in English, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil. At Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, he focuses on evidence-based kidney disease management, dialysis support, renal transplantation and comprehensive nephrology care for adult and paediatric patients.
Chronic kidney disease involves a gradual reduction in kidney function over time. Dr. Vinod Kumar K provides assessment and management for patients with CKD, including kidney function monitoring, blood pressure management, evaluation of underlying conditions and treatment planning aimed at slowing disease progression and reducing complications.
Acute kidney injury is a sudden decline in kidney function that may result from dehydration, severe infections, medication-related complications or other medical conditions. Management involves identifying the underlying cause, monitoring kidney function and providing appropriate treatment, including renal replacement therapy when clinically necessary.
Kidney transplantation is a treatment option for selected patients with kidney failure. Dr. Vinod Kumar K has extensive experience participating in renal transplant care, including living donor, deceased donor, paediatric and high-risk kidney transplant cases. His expertise includes transplant evaluation, medical management and long-term follow-up of transplant recipients.
Post-kidney transplant care focuses on monitoring the transplanted kidney, preventing rejection, managing immunosuppressive medications and identifying possible infections or other complications. Dr. Vinod Kumar K provides renal transplant follow-up and medical management to support kidney function and the ongoing health of transplant recipients.
Haemodialysis is a kidney replacement treatment that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when kidney function is severely reduced. Dr. Vinod Kumar K has expertise in haemodialysis management, including treatment assessment, dialysis planning, monitoring and the management of dialysis-related medical complications.
Peritoneal dialysis is a form of kidney replacement therapy that uses the lining of the abdomen to filter waste products and excess fluid from the blood. Dr. Vinod Kumar K provides peritoneal dialysis care, including patient assessment, treatment planning and monitoring for complications associated with long-term dialysis.
Continuous renal replacement therapy is a specialised dialysis technique used for selected critically ill patients with severe kidney dysfunction, particularly when they cannot tolerate rapid fluid or solute shifts. Dr. Vinod Kumar K has expertise in critical care nephrology and renal replacement therapy for medically complex patients.
Diabetic kidney disease develops when diabetes damages the kidneys over time. Management includes monitoring kidney function, controlling blood pressure and blood glucose, and using kidney-protective treatments when appropriate. Dr. Vinod Kumar K evaluates and manages diabetic kidney complications with a focus on reducing further kidney damage.
Long-standing high blood pressure can damage the kidneys and contribute to chronic kidney disease. Dr. Vinod Kumar K manages hypertension-related kidney conditions through clinical assessment, kidney function monitoring, medication management and strategies designed to reduce cardiovascular and renal complications.
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder characterised by significant protein loss through urine, often associated with swelling and changes in blood protein levels. Dr. Vinod Kumar K assesses underlying causes and provides medical management based on kidney function, laboratory investigations and the specific type of kidney disease.
Nephritic syndrome refers to inflammation affecting the kidney's filtering structures, which may cause blood in the urine, high blood pressure and reduced kidney function. Dr. Vinod Kumar K provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning for inflammatory kidney conditions, including those requiring specialised nephrology investigations.
Lupus nephritis occurs when systemic lupus erythematosus causes inflammation and damage to the kidneys. Treatment may involve immune-modifying medications, blood pressure management and regular kidney function monitoring. Dr. Vinod Kumar K has experience managing autoimmune kidney disorders, including lupus-related kidney complications.
Paediatric nephrology involves the evaluation and treatment of kidney diseases affecting children and adolescents. Dr. Vinod Kumar K has a documented clinical interest in paediatric kidney care, including complex kidney disorders and transplant-related management. Treatment decisions depend on the child's age, diagnosis and individual medical needs.
A kidney biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a small sample of kidney tissue is collected for microscopic examination. It may help identify causes of kidney inflammation, proteinuria or unexplained kidney dysfunction. Dr. Vinod Kumar K has experience performing renal biopsies as part of interventional nephrology care.
Haemodialysis catheter insertion involves placing a catheter into a large vein to provide vascular access for dialysis. Tunneled and non-tunneled catheters may be selected according to clinical circumstances. Dr. Vinod Kumar K has experience performing dialysis catheter placement and related interventional nephrology procedures.
ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation involves transplanting a kidney between donors and recipients with different blood groups using specialised preparation and monitoring. High-risk transplantation may involve additional medical complexities. Dr. Vinod Kumar K has participated in these complex transplant cases and provides specialised nephrology support throughout transplant care.
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DNB (Nephrology),MRCP,FRCP,FASN
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Management, Kidney Transplantation, Renal Transplant Evaluation, Post-Kidney Transplant Care, Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Diabetic Kidney Disease Management, Hypertensive Kidney Disease Treatment, Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment, Nephritic Syndrome Management, Lupus Nephritis Treatment
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Dr. Vinod Kumar K is an experienced Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician in Bangalore, practising at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road. He specialises in kidney disease management, kidney transplantation, dialysis treatment, critical care nephrology and paediatric kidney conditions.
Dr. Vinod Kumar K holds MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DNB (Nephrology), MRCP (UK), a Specialty Certificate in Nephrology (UK), FRCP (Edinburgh) and FASN (USA). His qualifications reflect specialist training and professional recognition in kidney medicine.
Dr. Vinod Kumar K has over 15 years of experience in Nephrology and Internal Medicine, according to his official Manipal Hospitals profile. He has extensive experience in dialysis, kidney disease management, interventional nephrology and renal transplantation.
Dr. Vinod Kumar K treats chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, hypertensive kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome, lupus nephritis and complicated urinary tract infections. He also provides nephrology care for patients requiring dialysis or kidney transplant assessment.
Yes. Dr. Vinod Kumar K has participated in more than 600 kidney transplant cases, including paediatric, robotic, ABO-incompatible, living donor, deceased donor and high-risk transplant cases. His expertise includes transplant evaluation, renal care during transplantation and long-term medical management.
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