Nephrologist
Consultant Nephrology and Renal Transplant Physician, Consultant Nephrologist, Renal Transplant Physician13 Years of Experience
S. L. Raheja Hospital
Mumbai
Dr. Siddarth Lakhani, also known as Dr. Siddharth Vinod Lakhani, is a Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. He has over 13 years of clinical experience in nephrology, kidney disease management, dialysis, and renal transplant care.
He completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Hospital, Mumbai, followed by DM and DNB qualifications in Nephrology from Seth G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. He secured first rank in his postgraduate programme in General Medicine.
Dr. Lakhani has managed more than 2,000 patients with chronic kidney disease and has experience in renal transplantation. His clinical interests include acute kidney injury, diabetic and hypertensive kidney disease, and glomerular disorders. He also performs renal biopsies, dialysis catheter insertions, and peritoneal dialysis catheter placements.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Lakhani participates in academic research and national and international clinical trials. He is a member of the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN), International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD), American Society of Nephrology (ASN), and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT).
Evaluation and management of sudden kidney function decline, including identifying underlying causes and planning appropriate treatment.
Assessment and ongoing management of long-term kidney damage, with treatment aimed at preserving kidney function and managing complications.
Specialist care for kidney complications associated with diabetes, including monitoring kidney function and managing contributing risk factors.
Evaluation and management of kidney damage associated with high blood pressure, including monitoring kidney function and blood pressure control.
Assessment and specialist care for patients undergoing kidney transplantation, including transplant-related evaluation and post-transplant monitoring.
Medical assessment and management of patients who require dialysis to help remove waste products and excess fluid when kidney function is severely reduced.
Assessment and care for patients receiving peritoneal dialysis, a treatment that uses the lining of the abdomen to help remove waste products and excess fluid.
Evaluation and management of conditions affecting the kidney's filtering units, which may cause blood or protein in the urine and reduced kidney function.
A diagnostic procedure in which a small sample of kidney tissue is collected for examination to help identify the cause of certain kidney disorders.
Placement of a temporary catheter to provide vascular access for haemodialysis when urgent or short-term dialysis is required.
Placement of a longer-term dialysis catheter to provide vascular access for patients who require ongoing haemodialysis.
Placement of a catheter into the abdomen to enable peritoneal dialysis for suitable patients with kidney failure.
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Nephrology), DNB (Nephrology)
Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease Management, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Hypertensive Kidney Disease, Renal Transplant Care, Kidney Transplantation, Dialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Glomerular Disorders, Renal Biopsy, Temporary Dialysis Catheter Insertion, Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Insertion, Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Siddarth Lakhani
Dr. Siddarth Lakhani is a Consultant Nephrology and Renal Transplant Physician at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai.
He has over 13 years of clinical experience in nephrology and renal transplant care.
His qualifications include MBBS, MD in General Medicine, DM in Nephrology, and DNB in Nephrology.
His areas of expertise include acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, diabetic and hypertensive kidney disease, and glomerular disorders.
Yes. His clinical practice includes renal transplant care and the management of patients requiring kidney transplantation.
He practises at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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