Dr. Ravindra Mukkunda

Dr Ravindra M is a highly accomplished nephrologist and renal transplant specialist in Bangalore with over 27 years of experience in chronic kidney disease management, kidney transplantation, dialysis care, and vasculitis management. He currently practises as a Senior Consultant and Chief of Nephrology and Renal Transplant at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.

Patients searching for the best nephrologist in Bangalore or a trusted kidney transplant specialist near Sarjapur Road will find in Dr Ravindra the UK-trained expertise, patient-centred approach, and clinical depth that ensure the best possible outcomes for every kidney patient.

Whether you need expert care for chronic kidney disease, kidney transplant evaluation, dialysis management, vasculitis, polycystic kidney disease, or any nephrology concern, he provides comprehensive, evidence-based renal care. He consults in Kannada, English, Telugu, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Kidney Transplantation and CKD Management

Comprehensive kidney transplant planning and long-term management of chronic kidney disease from all causes.

• Kidney transplant workup and post-transplant care
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management due to diabetes, hypertension, and genetic conditions
• Polycystic kidney disease evaluation and care
• Vasculitis-related kidney disease management
• Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) prevention and treatment

Dialysis and Renal Replacement Therapy

Advanced dialysis care and access procedures for patients with kidney failure.

• Haemodialysis initiation and long-term management
• Peritoneal dialysis setup and care
• Vascath insertion for temporary dialysis access
• Permcath/Tunnelled dialysis catheter insertion
• Medical peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion
• Dialysis adequacy monitoring and fistula management
• Patient and nursing staff education on dialysis best practices

Renal Diagnostics and Procedures

Precision-based diagnostic and interventional nephrology procedures.

• Kidney biopsy for diagnostic evaluation
• Assessment of patients with kidney dysfunction for accurate diagnosis
• Renal function evaluation and treatment planning
• Acute kidney injury management

Professional Experience

Dr Ravindra Mukkunda is currently associated with:

• Senior Consultant and Chief of Nephrology and Renal Transplant, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

He has previously served as a Consultant at Apollo Clinic, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.

Before returning to India, he trained and practised in the UK for over 14 years, including nephrology training at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge and Portsmouth University Hospitals, and served as a Consultant Nephrologist at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, UK and in Scotland, UK.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Mysore Medical College (University of Mysore), 1999
• MD in General Medicine from Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences), 2002
• MRCP (UK) Nephrology from the Royal College of Physicians, 2012
• CCT in Nephrology and General Internal Medicine (UK), 2013
• MSc in Kidney Transplantation Science from Liverpool University, UK, 2016

Dr Ravindra holds the FRCP (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London) and is a member of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT). His MSc dissertation focused on the prevention and treatment of post-transplant diabetes mellitus after renal transplant.

Awards and Research

Dr Ravindra Mukkunda has published research on primary renal Ewing's tumour in the Sarcoma Journal (PubMed) and presented posters at the British Renal Symposium and the American Society of Nephrology Conference, San Diego. He has also served as a co-investigator for the Credence and AZD (Tenapanor) clinical trials at Doncaster, UK.

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration number 51784, since 1999

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on chronic kidney disease, kidney transplant, dialysis management, vasculitis, polycystic kidney disease, or any nephrology concern in Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr Ravindra Mukkunda through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.