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Dr. Dilip Rangarajan Nephrologist/Renal Specialist in Bangalore

Dr. Dilip Rangarajan

MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB - Nephrology

Nephrologist/Renal Specialist

40 Years Experience Overall  (28 years as specialist)

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96% (289 patients)

Dr. Dilip is now the Group Medical Director at NU Hospitals. He has graduated from the prestigious Madras Medical College. He completed his Mbbs in 1984 and joined MD general medicine at Madras Medical College in 1987 after being one of the toppers in the entrance exam. His career in nephrology began in 1990 and he obtained his qualification of DNB (Nephrology) in 1992. He started and developed the nephrology unit at Sundaram Medical Foundation in 1994 and was the head of the nephrology unit there till 2001. He took over as the head of Nephrology unit at NU Hospitals in February 2001 and has been instrumental in developing the department since then. He has established the protocolized practice in nephrology and has trained DNB nephrology students and also has been appraiser for DNB internal exams for nephrology students at Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore. He has vast experience in handling critical care nephrology patients, renal transplantation, and patients with combined nephrological and urological problems. Along with his team of nephrologists and urologists, he has established sound infection control practices in the institution. Safety practices in hemodialysis is another highlight in the department. He runs courses for dialysis technicians and also the fellowship in renal dialysis. He is actively involved in teaching and also in the internal audits related to NABH in the institution. He has various paper presentations to his credit and a number of his papers have won awards at the zonal level. He has delivered invited lectures in the southern chapter of Indian society of nephrology and has chaired various sessions. He has various publications and has also authored the chapter in a text book. He holds memberships in Indian society of nephrology, southern chapter of Indian society of nephrology and international society of nephrology. He has also received honorary FRCP (Glasglow) “ on 25th February 2018.

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Common questions & answers

Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Dilip Rangarajan?

A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Dilip Rangarajan for General Nephrology, Renal Biopsy, Preventive Renal Care. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Q: What do patients say about Dr. Dilip Rangarajan?

A: Dr. Dilip Rangarajan has been recommended by 278 patients and has recieved stories from 109 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Q: What is Dr. Dilip Rangarajan's education qualification?

A: Dr. Dilip Rangarajan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB - Nephrology, FRCP (Glasglow).

Q: What does Dr. Dilip Rangarajan specialises in ?

A: Dr. Dilip Rangarajan specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, Pediatric Nephrologist.

Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Dilip Rangarajan have?

A: Dr. Dilip Rangarajan has an overall experience of 40 years. View where has Dr. Dilip Rangarajan practiced in the past.

Services

General Nephrology
Preventive Renal Care
Vascular Access
Haemoidialysis
CAPD
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Preventive Nephrology
Plasmapheresis
Post Renal Transplatation Care
Peritoneal Dialysis Intermittent

Awards and Recognitions

Publication - Prescribing Drugs in Renal Diseases
Publication - Survival analysis of patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Publication - A study of impact of cost-effective nutritional supplement in patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Publication - Acute Renal Failure in Diabetes Mellitus (Prospective Study); J Nephrol Ther Volume ,(5) Membranous Nephropathy and Graves’ Disease: A Case Report and Literature
Publication - Native Valve Escherichia coli endocarditis following urosepsis: Indian Journal of Nephrology

Education

MBBS - Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1984
MD - General Medicine - Government General Hospital, Chennai, 1987
DNB - Nephrology - Government General Hospital, Chennai, 1992

Memberships

Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
Nephrology Association of Karnataka (NAK)
International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
Indian Southern Chapter of Nephrology Association
European Renal Association (ERA)

Experience

2001 - 2016 Senior Consultant & Head of Nephrology at NU Hospitals Pvt Ltd
1994 - 2001 Consultant Nephrologist at Sundaram Medical Foundation, Chennai
1994 - 2000 Consultant Nephrologist at Public Health Centre, Chennai
1990 - 1991 Asst Physician at Pandalai Nursing Home
2018 - Present Medical Director at NU Hospitals

Registrations

85049 Karnataka Medical Council, 2009

Trainings and Certifications

FRCP (Glasglow) - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPS), Glasgow, 2018