Dr. Manju Aggarwal

Dr Manju Aggarwal is the Chief of Medical Services and Chairperson of Nephrology at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, and one of India's most respected nephrologists in Gurugram, with over 50 years of clinical experience in nephrology and kidney transplant medicine.

Trained at Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, and the University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, USA, Dr Aggarwal specialises in highly sensitised and ABO-incompatible kidney transplant care, critical care nephrology, dialysis (including home dialysis), and the management of acute and chronic renal failure.

Patients searching for a top nephrologist in Gurugram, a kidney transplant doctor in Sector 51, or an expert in desensitisation and high-risk transplant care in Gurugram will find that Dr Manju Aggarwal brings five decades of clinical depth, international training, and compassionate care to every consultation.

She is an active member of the ASN, ISN (International), ISN (Indian), ISOT, and the DNS. Dr Aggarwal also holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration from the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University, and is a designated DNB Nephrology teacher and thesis guide.

She consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear, empathetic conversations with patients and families navigating long-term kidney care.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Kidney Transplant Medicine in Gurugram

Dr Manju Aggarwal is widely regarded for her expertise in kidney transplant medicine in Gurugram, with a special focus on complex and high-risk cases:

• Pre-transplant evaluation for living and deceased donor recipients
• ABO-Incompatible (Incompatible) Kidney Transplant medical management
• Highly Sensitised Kidney Transplant care
• Desensitisation protocols for high-risk transplants
• Donor-recipient workup and immunological matching counselling
• Post-transplant immunosuppression optimisation
• Management of acute and chronic transplant rejection (medical)
• Long-term post-transplant follow-up and infection management

Critical Care Nephrology

Dr M Aggarwal offers expert ICU-level kidney care:

• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in sepsis, post-surgical, and cardiac settings
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for unstable patients
• Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED)
• Renal Replacement Therapy in ICUs
• Drug-induced kidney injury assessment
• Multi-organ dysfunction with kidney involvement

Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Home Dialysis

Dr Aggarwal manages the full range of dialytic therapies, including home-based options:

• Hemodialysis for acute and chronic kidney failure
• Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD and APD)
• Home Dialysis programmes and patient training
• Dialysis access planning and AV fistula counselling
• Pre-dialysis modality selection and education
• Dialysis-related complication management

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management in Gurugram

Long-term CKD management in Gurugram is a core part of Dr Aggarwal's practice:

• Early-stage CKD evaluation and progression monitoring
• Diabetic Nephropathy and hypertensive nephropathy management
• Anaemia of CKD, CKD-MBD, and nutritional management
• Pre-dialysis planning and modality counselling
• End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) care and transplant referral

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders

A specialised area of clinical focus:

• Hyponatremia and hypernatremia
• Hyperkalemia and hypokalemia
• Calcium, phosphate, and magnesium disorders
• Metabolic acidosis and alkalosis
• Complex fluid management in critical illness

Glomerular and Autoimmune Kidney Disease

• Glomerulonephritis (IgA nephropathy, membranous, FSGS, MCD)
• Lupus Nephritis and ANCA-associated vasculitis
• Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA)
• Nephrotic and Nephritic Syndrome evaluation and management

Hypertension Management

• Resistant hypertension evaluation and treatment
• Secondary hypertension workup (renal artery stenosis, endocrine causes)
• Hypertension in CKD and transplant recipients
• 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring interpretation

Diabetic Kidney Disease

• Diabetic Nephropathy screening and progression monitoring
• Combined diabetes-hypertension-CKD management
• Pre-dialysis planning in diabetic patients
• Cardio-renal protection strategies

Preventive Nephrology

• Kidney health screening for diabetes, hypertension, and family history
• Drug-dose adjustment in patients with reduced renal function
• Lifestyle and dietary counselling for kidney protection
• Early intervention in high-risk patients

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Manju Aggarwal holds an exceptional academic record from premier Indian and international institutions:

• MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi (1976)
• MD Internal Medicine from Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi (1980)
• Fellowship in Nephrology from the University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, Minneapolis, USA (1990 to 1992)
• DNB Nephrology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1993)
• MBA in Healthcare Administration from the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University (2008)

She is registered with the Haryana State Medical Council (Registration No. 6630, since 2012).

Awards, Teaching, and Academic Contributions

Dr Manju Aggarwal has held key academic, teaching, and administrative roles across her five-decade career:

• Designated Teacher and Thesis Guide for DNB Nephrology at Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon (since 2012)
• Designated Teacher and Thesis Guide for DNB Nephrology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (2001 to 2012)
• Co-Organiser, 1st Postgraduate Course in Nephrology, 2001, at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
• Faculty and Speaker at numerous national CMEs and postgraduate courses
• Chairperson and Member of multiple Hospital Administrative Committees at Artemis Health Institute
• Chairperson and Member of multiple Hospital Administrative Committees at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
• Active research participation in nephrology and kidney transplant medicine

Current Hospital Affiliations and Past Experience

Dr Manju Aggarwal currently consults at the following location:

• Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram – Chief of Medical Services and Chairperson of Nephrology.

Consultation timings: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Consultation fee: ₹1,850.

Before her current role, Dr Aggarwal built a distinguished career across some of India's leading hospitals and one of the world's top nephrology centres:

• Director and Head, Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation at Artemis Health Institute, Sector 51, Gurgaon (since February 2012)
• Senior Consultant, Department of Nephrology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi (January 1996 to February 2012)
• Senior Consultant and Head, Department of Nephrology at Sant Parmanand Hospital, Delhi (August 2001 to March 2006)
• Consultant Panelist, Department of Nephrology at Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (August 1993 to July 2006)
• Consultant Nephrologist at Mool Chand Hospital, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi (August 1993 to February 1996)
• Consultant Nephrologist at Tirath Ram Shah Hospital, New Delhi (August 1993 to February 1996)
• Fellow in Nephrology at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA (July 1990 to July 1992)

About Artemis Hospital, Gurugram

Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram, is a 525,000 sq. ft. multispecialty tertiary care hospital and the first JCI and NABH accredited super speciality hospital in Gurgaon.

Established in 2007 by the promoters of the Apollo Tyres Group, Artemis is recognised among India's leading hospitals for nephrology, kidney transplant, cardiac sciences, cancer care, and organ transplant.

The Artemis Transplant Centre supports kidney, liver, cornea, and bone marrow transplants, with a dedicated dialysis programme and high-volume nephrology services for patients across India and more than 100 countries.

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