Dr. Sandeep Guleria

Professional summary

Dr. Sandeep Guleria is a top-tier transplant surgeon in India, particularly recognised in the field of kidney transplantation. His longstanding career, pioneering work, and leadership make him a key figure in transplant services in Delhi.

• Dr. Guleria is a distinguished transplant surgeon based in Delhi, with extensive experience in renal transplantation, donor nephrectomy, dialysis support, renal biopsy & vascular access surgery. He has held academic and leadership roles at premier institutions and continues to be involved in complex surgical and transplant programmes.

Education and qualifications

MBBS, MS, DNB, FRCS

MBBS, University College of Medical Sciences (Delhi University) — 1984. MS (General Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences - 1988 DNB (General Surgery) — National Board of Examinations, India — 1989. FRCS (Glasgow) — 1993; FRCS (Edinburgh) — 1993; Additional certifications FRCS England / FRCP Edinburgh later.

Clinical expertise

• Kidney transplantation (living donor, cadaveric donor) and transplant surgery. Vascular access surgery for dialysis, peritoneal dialysis surgery, renal biopsy. Donor nephrectomy programmes (laparoscopic donor nephrectomy), pediatric transplant units. General & GI surgery as part of transplant and surgical care

Career experience

• Senior Consultant, Transplant Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. Former Professor / Additional Professor in Surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi. Training & experience abroad (UK) including transplant surgery fellowships.

Achievements

Led India’s first two kidney-pancreas transplants; pioneered cadaveric renal transplantation in New Delhi

• Led the first two kidney-pancreas transplants in India. Pioneered cadaveric renal transplantation in New Delhi. Introduced donor-card concept in New Delhi. Over 106 indexed publications (as per one source) and active in transplant research

Approach to patients

• Recognised for excellent surgical outcomes, patient communication, and complex transplant cases. For example, a portal reported a 96% recommendation rate from patients. Actively involved in setting up transplant programmes globally (e.g., Nepal) and mentoring teams.

Memberships and leadership

Vice President of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT). Member of ethics committee of the The Transplantation Society (TTS). Life member of other professional bodies (Indian Society of Nephrology, Association of Surgeons of India).