Dr. Shilpa Shetty

Dr Shilpa Shetty is a consultant nephrologist in Bengaluru with 33 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

She brings deep clinical expertise across the full spectrum of kidney disease management including renal replacement therapies, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and interventional nephrology procedures, with active participation in national and international nephrology conferences.

She consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Chronic Kidney Disease and General Nephrology

Dr Shilpa Shetty evaluates and manages patients with chronic kidney disease across all stages using structured long term renal care:

• CKD staging and monitoring
• Proteinuria and haematuria evaluation
• Hypertension in kidney disease
• Diabetic nephropathy management
• Electrolyte and acid base disorders

Renal Replacement Therapy and Dialysis

Dr Shetty manages patients requiring renal replacement therapy including haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis with structured dialysis care:

• Haemodialysis initiation and management
• Peritoneal dialysis management
• CAPD assessment and monitoring
• Dialysis adequacy evaluation
• Emergency dialysis for acute indications

Kidney Transplantation

Dr Shilpa Shetty manages patients through all phases of renal transplantation from pre transplant evaluation to long term post transplant care:

• Pre transplant evaluation and workup
• Post transplant immunosuppression
• Transplant rejection monitoring
• Long term transplant follow up
• Transplant complication management

Interventional Nephrology

Dr Shetty performs diagnostic and therapeutic nephrology procedures with structured clinical and procedural expertise:

• Kidney biopsy
• Central line placement
• Renal access procedures
• Nephrocalcinosis evaluation and management
• Renal vascular assessment

Acute Kidney Injury and Complex Renal Conditions

Dr Shilpa Shetty manages patients with acute renal emergencies and complex glomerular and tubular conditions requiring specialist nephrology input:

• Acute kidney injury management
• Glomerular disease evaluation
• Medullary nephrocalcinosis management
• Sepsis related kidney injury
• Multi organ dysfunction renal care

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, 1993
• MD General Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, 1997
• Fellowship in Nephrology, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, 2001
• Karnataka Medical Council Registration No. 36917, 1993

Awards and Academic Contributions

Research and Publications

• Vankalakunti M, Bonu R, Shetty S et al, Case Report on Medullary Nephrocalcinosis, published via Oxford Academic Journals

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Nephrology, Life Member
• Nephrology Association of Karnataka, Life Member
• Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India

Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru

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