Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

Professional summary

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal is a leading nephrology and transplant-medicine specialist in India, with decades of experience in kidney transplantation, dialysis, CKD care, and training of specialists. His academic leadership, clinical volume, and policy contributions make him a strong inclusion for your TransplantOCare portal under “Kidney Transplant & Renal Specialists”.

• Dr. Agarwal is a distinguished nephrologist and transplant-physician who has had a long and impactful career in kidney disease management, dialysis, transplant surgery planning, and transplant medicine. He has trained many nephrology specialists, contributed to national transplant policy & programmes, and held leadership roles at major institutions.

Education and qualifications

MBBS, MD, DNB

MBBS — King George Medical College, Lucknow. MD (General Medicine) — King George Medical College, Lucknow. DNB (Nephrology) Commonwealth Fellowship

Clinical expertise

• "Kidney Transplantation: Has overseen and been associated with more than 5,000
• kidney transplants." "Dialysis & End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD): Broad expertise in hemodialysis,
• peritoneal dialysis, and CKD management programmes." "Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Prevention & Care: Contributed to government policy
• for CKD prevention, transplant programmes, dialysis guidelines." "Renal Biopsy & Nephropathology: More than 25,000 kidney biopsies listed in his
• profile."

Career experience

• "Consultant / Chairman – Nephrology & Kidney Transplant Medicine, Marengo Asia
• Hospitals, Gurgaon." "Formerly Professor & Head – Department of Nephrology, AIIMS, New Delhi (15
• years in this Head role) among 39 years at AIIMS." Significant role in training more than 125 nephrology trainees over 35 years.

Achievements

He has trained many nephrology specialists, contributed to national transplant policy & programmes, and held leadership roles at major institutions.

• 40+ years of nephrology practice. More than 5,000 kidney transplant surgeries. "Involved in formulation of national policies on CKD, dialysis and transplantation (e.g.,
• NOTTO, PMNDP)." Over 25,000 kidney biopsies.

Approach to patients

• "Known for strong patient education efforts, awareness campaigns on kidney health,
• and high standards of care in transplant/dialysis." "Frequently consulted for complex transplant & kidney disease cases in Delhi NCR
• region."

Memberships and leadership

Additional fellowships/awards: Commonwealth Fellowship, numerous, national/international fellowships & orations."