Dr. Dinesh Khullar

Professional summary

Dr. Dinesh Khullar is a top-tier nephrology and kidney-transplant specialist in Delhi, with decades of experience, substantial surgical/transplant volume, leadership in dialysis and transplant programme development, and strong academic credentials. He is a fitting profile for inclusion on a portal for transplant and renal care under “Kidney Transplant & Nephrology Specialists”.

• Dr. Khullar is an eminent nephrologist and transplant-specialist known for his leadership in kidney transplant programmes, advanced dialysis modalities, and complex renal care. He has held senior academic and clinical positions and is actively involved in transplant research, donor/recipient management, and institution- building in dialysis and transplantation.

Education and qualifications

MBBS, MD, DM, FISN, ITO, RPKT

MBBS — DMC & Hospital, Ludhiana MD (Medicine) — DMC & Hospital, Ludhiana DM (Nephrology) — PGIMER, Chandigarh Fellow-International Society of Nephrology International Transplant Observership at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (2010) Roche Preceptorship in Kidney Transplantation, University of Alabama, Birmingham (2008)

Clinical expertise

• "Kidney Transplantation: High-risk kidney transplants including ABO-incompatible,
• highly sensitised recipients, comorbid transplants." Dialysis & Renal Replacement Therapy: Established North India’s first online hemodiafiltration unit; broad expertise in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and high- end renal replacement therapies. "Chronic Kidney Disease & Electrolyte/Fluid Disorders: Advanced care for CKD,
• transplant nephropathy, nephrotic syndromes, glomerular diseases." Research & Academic Leadership: Lead investigator in major clinical trials (e.g., DAPA-CKD, Transform); editor of “Lupus Nephritis – Pathogenesis & Current Management”.

Career experience

• "Current: Chairman – Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine, Max Super Speciality
• Hospital, Saket, New Delhi." "Past: Professor of Nephrology – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital / GRIPMER, Delhi
• (1997–2013)" "Past: Lecturer, Nephrology – Dept. of Medicine, Dayanand Medical College &
• Hospital, Ludhiana (1994–96)"

Achievements

Transplant Volume: Associated with 5,000+ successful kidney transplants, including more than 1,200 at Max Hospital, Saket.

• Over 5,000 kidney transplants with landmark complex cases. Set up the first online hemodiafiltration unit in North India for advanced dialysis. Numerous awards and orations: J.M. Patel Oration at ISOT (2015); DK Pal Chaudhary memorial oration; Lifetime Achievement Award by Human Care Charitable Trust (2011).

Approach to patients

• Known for both high technical expertise and compassionate patient care, particularly in complex transplant cases and dialysis management. Online patient reviews reflect careful communication and outcomes. Clinic rated highly in directories (4.3-4.6 stars) for patient satisfaction.

Memberships and leadership

Fellow-International Society of Nephrology; International Transplant Observership at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (2010); Roche Preceptorship in Kidney Transplantation, University of Alabama, Birmingham (2008)