Dr.(Col) Akhil Mishra VSM

Professional summary

Dr. Akhil Mishra is a distinguished nephrologist and kidney-transplant specialist in New Delhi with deep institutional experience spanning military and civilian sectors, a strong academic foundation (MBBS, MD, DM), and robust clinical track record across dialysis, CKD, transplantation and renal surgery. His profile makes him a strong candidate for inclusion in your TransplantOCare portal under “Kidney Transplant & Nephrology Specialists”.

• Dr. Akhil Mishra is a veteran nephrologist and transplant-specialist recognised for his longstanding contribution to kidney care in India, his work in establishing transplant services in tertiary hospitals, and his strong clinical experience across dialysis, CKD, transplantation, and complex renal disease.

Education and qualifications

MBBS, MD, DM

MBBS — Jabalpur University, Madhya Pradesh (1966) MD (General Medicine) — University of Poona, (1972) DM - Nephrology - P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh (1983)

Clinical expertise

• "Kidney Transplantation: Advising, managing and performing kidney-transplant programmes including donor & recipient pathways. Chronic Kidney Disease & Dialysis: Over decades of experience in CKD
• management, dialysis units, renal replacement therapies. Renal Surgery & Nephrology Procedures: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy/nephrolithotripsy, laparoscopic nephrectomy, advanced renal interventions. Transplant Programme Development: Instrumental in establishing the nephrology & transplant department at Apollo Hospitals (1995) and leading transplant care in the armed forces.

Career experience

• Senior Consultant, Nephrology — Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (Sarita Vihar)
• Colonel, Army Medical Corps (1965–1993)
• Senior Advisor in Medicine & Nephrology in Armed Forces;
• Performed the first kidney transplant of the Indian Armed Forces at Army Hospital, Delhi (1991) Hospital, Delhi

Achievements

Established the nephrology & transplant programme at Apollo Hospitals; formerly in the Armed Forces Medical Corps.

• Awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) by the President of India for his service. "Recognised for “Star Performer Consultant” at Apollo Hospitals (Jan 2013, Sept
• 2014, Jan 2015)" "Acknowledged for more than half a century of service in nephrology & transplant;
• widely respected among transplant/referral community."

Approach to patients

• Highly rated by patients; e.g., one directory shows a 96% recommendation rate. "Known for depth of consultation, strong clinical judgement, and long-term follow-up
• care for renal transplant and dialysis patients."