Dr. Shashank Dhareshwar

Dr Shashank Dhareshwar is a nephrologist with 10 years of clinical experience currently consulting at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bengaluru.

He holds a DNB in Nephrology and a DNB in General Medicine from the National Board of Examinations, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.

Whether a patient is dealing with kidney failure, a rising creatinine level, complications from diabetes or hypertension affecting the kidneys, or needs evaluation for a kidney transplant, Dr Shashank Dhareshwar provides thorough assessment and structured nephrology care.

His clinical practice covers chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, renal transplantation, dialysis therapy, glomerular diseases, electrolyte disorders, and critical care nephrology.

He is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, and Telugu.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Shashank Dhareshwar offers comprehensive nephrology care spanning preventive kidney health, chronic disease management, dialysis therapy, transplant care, and critical care nephrology.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Patients with progressive kidney function decline receive structured monitoring, medication planning, and long-term disease management.

• Chronic Kidney Disease staging and management
• CKD complication screening and prevention
• Iron Deficiency Anaemia management in CKD (including oral liposomal iron therapy)
• Medication adherence counselling and lifestyle modification
• Pre-dialysis planning and preparation

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Patients with sudden deterioration in kidney function receive prompt evaluation and targeted intervention.

• Acute Kidney Injury diagnosis and management
• AKI in critically ill patients
• Nephrology-related complications in cardiology, gastroenterology, and pregnancy
• Electrolyte and metabolic crisis stabilisation

Renal Transplantation

Dr Shashank Dhareshwar is actively involved in the complete transplant care pathway for both living donor and deceased donor kidney transplants.

• Living Donor Renal Transplant pre-operative and post-operative care
• Deceased Donor Renal Transplant management
• Transplant evaluation and workup
• Post-transplant immunosuppression monitoring and follow-up

Dialysis Therapy

Patients requiring renal replacement therapy receive structured care across haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis modalities.

• Haemodialysis management and monitoring
• Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) care
• Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis (SLED)
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Dialysis Catheter Insertion
• Permcath Placement
• Dialysis access management

Glomerular Diseases

Patients with conditions affecting the kidney's filtering units receive detailed diagnostic evaluation and targeted treatment.

• IgA Nephropathy evaluation and management
• Glomerulonephritis diagnosis and treatment
• Nephrotic Syndrome management
• Proteinuria evaluation

Critical Care Nephrology

Dr Shashank Dhareshwar manages complex nephrology cases in ICU and high-dependency settings.

• CRRT and SLED for critically ill patients
• Plasmapheresis
• Central Line Placement
• Renal Biopsy
• Electrolyte disorder management in critical care

Electrolyte Disorders

• Hyponatremia evaluation and management
• Electrolyte imbalance assessment and correction
• Metabolic disorder workup

Hypertension and Kidney Health

• Hypertension evaluation and long-term control
• Hypertension-related kidney damage assessment
• Cardiovascular risk management in kidney patients

Credentials and Trust

Dr Shashank Dhareshwar brings a strong academic background with dual DNB qualifications in medicine and nephrology, complemented by a legal and ethical practice credential.

• MBBS, Government Medical College, Akola
• DNB (General Medicine), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• DNB (Nephrology), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• PGDMLE (Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics), National Law School of India University, Bengaluru

He has previously served as a Senior Resident at St Johns Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru.

He has served as Principal Investigator for the Visterra Trial studying Sibeprenlimab in patients with IgA Nephropathy (completed August 2023) and as Co-Principal Investigator for the EASI-Kidney Trial (2025).

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Nephrology
• Nephrology Association of Karnataka
• Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Hospital Affiliations

Dr Shashank Dhareshwar currently consults at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru. His consultation fee is ₹850.

About Hospital Manipal Hospitals

Manipal Hospitals is one of India's largest multispecialty healthcare networks, headquartered in Bengaluru.

The group operates across multiple cities including Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Pune, Goa, Jaipur, Mysuru, Mangaluru, and others.

Manipal Hospitals offers advanced care across departments including nephrology, organ transplantation, oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, and more.

The hospitals are accredited by NABL and NABH and are known for tertiary-level clinical infrastructure, multidisciplinary specialist teams, and a strong focus on research and academic medicine.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Shashank Dhareshwar has an extensive publication record in peer-reviewed nephrology and medical journals, along with book chapters and clinical trial involvement.

Clinical Trials

• Principal Investigator, Visterra Trial: Phase 2 Trial of Sibeprenlimab in Patients with IgA Nephropathy (completed August 2023)
• Co-Principal Investigator, EASI-Kidney Trial (2025)

Key Publications

• Application of Therapeutic Ultrasonic Waves Across the Dialyzer Membrane: A Pilot Study on the Impact on Dialyzer Clearance and Safety (Hemodialysis International, 2024)
• Study of Caregiver Burden in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (Indian Journal of Nephrology)
• Health Care Associated Infective Endocarditis in Hemodialysis: More Than Just Valve Infection (Saudi Journal of Medicine, 2023)
• Dehydration (book chapter in Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, Elsevier Academic Press, 2023)
• Central Obesity in Low BMI as a Risk Factor for COVID-19 Severity in South Indians (Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2022)
• Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards COVID-19 Among CKD Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis (IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 2021)
• Severe Hypertriglyceridemia in Pregnancy (Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports, 2021)
• Recurrent Hydrothorax Associated with Peritoneal Dialysis: Challenges in the Diagnosis of Pleuroperitoneal Leak (EJMCR, 2021)
• Effect of Oral Liposomal Iron Versus Intravenous Iron for Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in CKD Patients: A Randomized Trial (Journal of Urology, Nephrology and Hepatology Sciences, 2020)
• Hyponatremia Secondary to Acute Urinary Retention (Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, 2017)

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