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Nephrology

The Department of Nephrology, established in 1987, is one of Karnataka’s earliest super speciality units dedicated to kidney care. Over the years, it has evolved in tandem with advances in modern medicine, expanding its services to meet the growing needs of patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases. From its modest beginning with a small dialysis unit, the department has grown into a comprehensive centre offering hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, renal transplantation, and interventional nephrology. With a strong multidisciplinary team and patient-centred approach, the department continues to uphold excellence in delivering high-quality renal care.

 

Scope of Services and Department Highlights: 

 

The Department of Nephrology provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of kidney diseases, offering outpatient and inpatient services, acute kidney injury management, and timely nephrology interventions in the Emergency Department and ICU.

With facilities for maintenance hemodialysis, CAPD, and specialized transplant and access clinics, the department ensures continuity and uniformity of care. Interventional procedures, including renal biopsies and catheter placements, are performed in a newly launched Interventional Nephrology Suite equipped with a Digital C-arm—the second such advanced facility in Karnataka.

 

The department has also expanded its outreach through its official X handle @SJMCH_Nephro. Additionally, a patient-supported renal transplant fund and the Manna meal program reflect its commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care.

 

Overview on Dialysis:

The Department of Nephrology began its journey in allied health sciences with the Diploma in Dialysis in 1989, followed by the introduction of the Bachelor of Science in Renal Dialysis Technology (B.Sc.  RDT) in the year 2000. We were first to start B.Sc. Renal dialysis course in Karnataka. Our 1st batch of 5 students joined in year 2000. Now we have increased our seats to 20 students each year since 2016. We have dedicated team of Doctors, Postgraduates, Technologists and Nurses who work as team to give best services to society.

 

The Allied Health Sciences courses offered by St. John’s Medical College are affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka, Bengaluru.

Our Team

Unit Head

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Professor & HOD

MD, DM(Nephro), DNB(Nephro), PGDMLE Professor & Head                     Department of Nephrology St. John's Medical ...

Core Staff

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Professor

MBBS.MD.DNB.DM (Nephro)Professor – Nephrology

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Associate Professor

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro), DrNB(Nephro)Department of NephrologySJMCH, Bangalore

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Assistant Professor

MBBS, MD, DNB(Gen Med), DNB (Nephro)Department of NephrologySJMCH, Bangalore

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Assistant Professor

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)SJMCH, Bangalore

Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu
Assistant Professor

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)SJMCH, Bangalore   

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Publications

Mucocutaneous lesions in transplant recipient in a tropical country

Groups and Associations J Prakash 1, S Singh, G K Prashant, B Kar, K Tripathi, P B Singh
Transplant Proceedings 2004
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Acute renal failure in pregnancy in a developing country – 20 years of experience

Groups and Associations Prakash J, Kumar H, Sinha DK, Kedalaya PG, Pandey LK, Srivastava PK, Raja R, Usha
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2006
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“RPGN – as a presentation of small vessel vasculitis” in a book on “Vasculitis & the Kidney” ECAB Clinical Update

Groups and Associations Gokulnath, Prashant
Elsevier publication 2011
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Synchronous carcinoid tumour and tubercular ileal mass as a cause of intestinal obstruction after renal transplantation

Groups and Associations P Jai, I Wani, G Prashant, R Raja, V Shukla, O Sharma, K Mohan
The Internet Journal of Nephrology 2007
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Non-lymphomatous haematological cancers after renal transplantation

Groups and Associations SG Nayak, R Satish, PG Kedlaya, Gokulnath
Indian Journal of Nephrology 2006
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Coping Strategies and perceived social supports of ESRD patients on CAPD – (A cross sectional study).

Groups and Associations Usha Bapat, Shobhana Nayak, Prashant G.K., Gokulnath
Indian Journal of Nephrology 2007
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Demographics and social factors with acceptance of treatment in patients with chronic kidney disease

Groups and Associations Bapat U, Nayak SG, Kedleya PG; Gokulnath
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2008
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Organ donation, awareness, attitudes and beliefs among post graduate medical students.

Groups and Associations Bapat U, Kedlaya PG; Gokulnath. Organ donation,
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2010
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Perceived Illness Intrusion among patients on hemodialysis

Groups and Associations Bapat U, Kedlaya PG; Gokulnath. Perceived illness
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2009
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“Vasculitis – A Renal Perspective” in a book on “Vasculitis & the Kidney” ECAB Clinical Update

Groups and Associations Ramdas Pisharody, Susan Uthup, Prashant G. Kedlaya
Elsevier publication 2011
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Impact of knowledge vs attitude, behaviour among maintenance hemodialysis patients for adherence to dietary regimen – a single centre experience. Indian Journal of Nephrology

Groups and Associations Bhavana Shailendranath and C Ushadevi and Prashant G. Kedlaya
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science 2014
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Perceived Illness Intrusion among patients on CAPD

Groups and Associations Bapat U, Kedlya PG; Gokulnath
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2012
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Uric Acid-associated Nephropathies and Nephrolithiasis” in a text book on “Hyperuricemia: A Renal Perspective

Groups and Associations Prashant G. Kedlaya
Elsevier Publications 2012
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“Type 2 Chronic Cardiorenal Syndrome” in the book “Cardiorenal Syndrome

Groups and Associations Gokulnath, Prem Pais, Prashant G. Kedlaya
Elsevier Publication 2013
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Lethal recurrent squamous cell carcinoma in a post-renal transplant recipient

Groups and Associations G.K. Prashant, Usha Kini, Suraj Manjunath, Rakesh
Elsevier Publications 2013
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A review on “Metabolic acidosis in the critically ill and continuous renal replacement therapy”

Groups and Associations Prashant G.Kedlaya
The-Journal-of-the-Kuwait-Medical-Association 2013
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“Sensory evaluation of developed food products for hemodialysis patients”

Groups and Associations Bhavana Shailendranath., Usha Devi C., Prashant G. Kedlaya
I.J.S.N 2014
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