Dr. Vijay Kher

Professional summary

Dr. Vijay Kher is a highly senior and respected nephrologist and kidney-transplant specialist in India, with decades of experience, a strong academic record, leadership in transplant programmes and a broad clinical expertise in renal medicine and transplantation. His profile makes him a strong candidate for inclusion under “Kidney Transplant & Nephrology Specialists” on a dedicated transplant care portal like TransplantOCare.

• Dr. Vijay Kher is a senior nephrologist with a strong focus on kidney transplantation and renal medicine. He has established and led high-volume nephrology and transplant departments in multiple major Indian hospitals. His key clinical interests include transplant immunosuppression, ABO-incompatible transplantation, pre- emptive transplantation, and progression of renal disease.

Education and qualifications

MBBS, MD, DNB, DM, CFN, RFH

MBBS — Glancy Medical College, Amritsar, 1973 MD (Internal Medicine) — PGIMER, Chandigarh, 1977 DM (Nephrology) — PGIMER, Chandigarh, 1979 DNB (Nephrology) — National Boards of Examinations, India, 1980. Clinical Fellowship (Nephrology) — University of Cincinnati Medical Center, USA (1983) Research Fellowship (Hypertension) — Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, USA (1981).

Clinical expertise

• "Kidney Transplantation: Including living and deceased donor transplantation,
• immunosuppression protocols, pre-emptive transplantation." "Advanced Renal Medicine: Progression of renal disease, acute kidney injury,
• glomerulonephritis." "Program & Department Building: Established nephrology/transplant services at major institutions such as Sher‑i‑Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (Srinagar), Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (Lucknow), and leading
• hospitals in Delhi NCR."

Career experience

• "Current Role: Chairman – Nephrology, Kidney & Urology Institute, Medanta – The
• Medicity, Gurugram." Previous/Notable Roles: Head/Chairman of Nephrology at major institutions including Apollo Hospitals New Delhi, Fortis Hospitals New Delhi, SGPGIMS Lucknow.

Achievements

Has reportedly participated in over 5,000 kidney transplants, published over 180 peer-reviewed articles."

• "Published more than 180 peer-reviewed journal articles, multiple book chapters and
• edited books." "Delivered over 350 national and international lectures in nephrology and
• transplantation." Recognised for leadership in transplant nephrology and renal care in India.

Approach to patients

• "Known for patient-friendly communication, high-volume and outcome-oriented
• transplant care, and a large network in renal transplant referral." "Many patients and reviews highlight his experience and successful transplant
• outcomes, along with clarity in explaining complex transplant pathways."

Memberships and leadership

Member of key bodies: Indian Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), International Society of Nephrology. "Fellowships: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh; National Academy of Medical Sciences, India."