Dr. Manoharan Bhimraj

Dr Manoharan B is a Consultant Nephrologist in Bangalore with 33 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road and St Philomena's Hospital, Viveka Nagar.

He holds a FISN from the International Society of Nephrology and completed a Fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, with recognised expertise in peritoneal dialysis, chronic kidney disease, and renal research, managing one of the largest cohorts of patients on Automated Peritoneal Dialysis in Karnataka.

Area of Expertise

Dr Manoharan's clinical practice spans chronic kidney disease management, dialysis care including peritoneal dialysis, acute kidney injury, renal hypertension, and nephrology-based research across national and international clinical trials.

Chronic Kidney Disease and Glomerular Disorders

Progressive kidney disease and glomerular conditions are managed with structured long-term monitoring and evidence-based treatment protocols aimed at slowing disease progression.

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) across all stages
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Glomerulonephritis
• Diabetic nephropathy
• Hypertensive kidney disease
• Renal artery stenosis

Dialysis and Renal Replacement Therapy

Dialysis care forms a significant component of Dr Manoharan's practice, with a pioneering focus on peritoneal dialysis modalities and structured long-term patient follow-up.

• Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
• Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)
• Haemodialysis and long-term dialysis management
• Dialysis access and monitoring protocols

Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Failure

Acute and end-stage renal conditions are managed with timely metabolic stabilisation and appropriate renal replacement strategies.

• Acute kidney injury (AKI)
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
• Kidney failure requiring urgent intervention

Renal Infections and Urological Nephrology

Kidney infections and stone-related renal complications are managed with nephrological assessment and coordinated care.

• Kidney infections and pyelonephritis
• Kidney stones with renal functional impact

Renal Hypertension and Vascular Kidney Disease

Systemic hypertension intersecting with declining kidney function and vascular renal disorders is managed with integrated cardiovascular and renal risk protocols.

• Renal hypertension
• Renal artery stenosis
• Cardiovascular risk management in chronic kidney disease

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore (Consultant Nephrologist, Current)
• St Philomena's Hospital, Viveka Nagar, Bangalore (Consultant, Current)
• Koshys Multispeciality Hospital, Bangalore (Consultant)
• University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand (Fellow, Nephrology)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Bangalore University (1993)
• MD General Medicine, Bangalore University (1999)
• FISN (Fellowship), International Society of Nephrology (2003)
• Fellowship in Nephrology, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 37280

Professional Memberships

• International Society of Nephrology
• Indian Society of Transplantation
• Nephrology Association of Karnataka
• Karnataka Medical Council

Academic Contributions and Research

Dr Manoharan has been actively involved in nephrology research across national and international platforms, contributing to clinical trials and observational studies in renal medicine.

• Contributor to national and international multicentric clinical trials on renal transplant immunosuppression, phosphate binders, erythropoietin therapies, and dialysis safety
• Participated in observational studies on chronic renal failure progression and cardiovascular risk in renal transplant recipients
• Co-investigator in dialysis monitoring innovations and post-marketing surveillance of renal therapeutics
• Teaching involvement with DNB Medicine students and undergraduate nursing students

Why Consult Dr Manoharan B

Dr Manoharan B brings over three decades of nephrology practice, a fellowship from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, a FISN from the International Society of Nephrology, and a pioneering role in peritoneal dialysis access in Karnataka, managing one of the state's largest cohorts of patients on Automated Peritoneal Dialysis.

His co-investigator contributions to international multicentre renal trials reflect sustained academic engagement alongside an active and experienced clinical nephrology practice in Bangalore. He consults in English and Kannada.

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