Dr Vinod Kumar K is a distinguished nephrologist practising at Manipal Hospitals Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru, with over 15 years of experience and a portfolio covering complex renal transplant and dialysis cases. He combines international credentials (MRCP UK, FRCP Edinburgh, FASN USA) with extensive clinical practice including paediatric & adult nephrology, critical-care kidney medicine and transplant surgery. He is also involved in academic mentorship and interventional nephrology.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS (JSS Medical College, Mysore) – completed in 2004
- MD (Internal Medicine) – Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, completed in 2008
- DNB (Nephrology) – St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, completed in 2012
- MRCP (UK) & Specialty Certificate in Nephrology – Royal College of Physicians, London, 2018
- FRCP (Edinburgh) – 2019
- FASN (USA) – 2020
Professional Experience:
- Lead Senior Consultant - Nephrology, Manipal Hospitals Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru.
- Former Consultant Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru
Awards & Achievements:
- 30 peer-reviewed journal publications in reputed nephrology and transplant journals.
- Frequent presenter at national and international conferences, including ISPD, ISOT, WCN, and CAST.
- Delivered numerous guest lectures on advanced topics like renal transplantation, transplant immunology, organ donation, and critical care nephrology.
- Principal Investigator in national and international research projects, including the ACHIEVE trial and dialysis outcome initiatives.
- Organising Secretary, CME - Renal Pathology Conclave, 2017
- Treasurer, Association of Cochin Nephrologists (2019–2021)
- Scientific Committee Chairman, ISNSCCON 2022
- Quality Champion for NABH & JCI accreditation processes
- Winner of state and national-level prizes in shuttle badminton
- Life member of Photomuse – India’s first public museum of photography
- Multiple conference awards for scientific presentations
Professional Memberships:
- Member of Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)
- Fellow of Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (FRCP)
- Professional Memberships
- Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
- Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDSI)
- Indian Society of Transplantation (ISOT)
- American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
- Nephrology Association of Kerala (NAK)
- Association of Cochin Nephrologists (ACN)
- Royal College of Physicians (London & Edinburgh)