About Doctor
- Dr. Kunal Gandhi is a Consultant and Assistant Professor of Nephrology at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, with a career spanning over 10 years in the field of Nephrology and Kidney Transplant.
- He completed his DM in Nephrology from Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, showcasing his dedication to specialized education in his chosen field.
- Dr. Gandhi's expertise extends to various leading hospitals across India, where he gained valuable experience in managing complex nephrology cases.
- His proficiency in Kidney Transplantation includes a wide spectrum of cases, including high-risk transplants like ABO-incompatible transplants and deceased donor transplants.
- Interventional nephrology is a particular focus for Dr. Kunal Gandhi. He has performed over 1000 kidney biopsies, chronic (permacath), and acute dialysis catheter insertions.
- His dedication to advancing the field is reflected in his contribution to over 20 publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals.
- Dr. Gandhi's commitment to the field goes beyond clinical practice. He actively participates in landmark clinical trials aimed at evaluating newer therapies for chronic kidney diseases and kidney transplants.
- His multifaceted role includes both patient care and academic engagement as an Assistant Professor, highlighting his passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of nephrologists.
Specializations & Treatments:
- Competently perform all medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice including
- Placement of temporary vascular catheters
- Placement of tunneled catheter
- Ultrasound guided renal biopsy
- Percutaneous insertion of CAPD catheter
- Acute peritoneal dialysis catheters
- Competence in dialysis therapy including hemodiafiltration (HDF), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and peritoneal dialysis.
- Well-versed with evaluation and management of renal transplant donor and recipient including high risk kidney transplants
- ABO incompatible transplant
- Transplant after desensitization
- Swap transplant
- Deceased donor transplant
- Combined Liver – Kidney Transplant
- Actively involved in teaching DNB Nephrology residents and dialysis technicians