Dr. Narender Kumar

Dr Narender Kumar is the Head of Urology and Kidney Transplant Anaesthesia at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, and an experienced anaesthesiologist in Gurugram with nearly 18 years of focused practice across anaesthesiology, transplant anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and critical care.

A graduate and post-graduate of the University of Delhi, with an MBBS from University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) and GTB Hospital and a Diploma in Anaesthesia from Hindu Rao Hospital.

Dr Kumar specialises in kidney and liver transplant anaesthesia, difficult airway management, regional and ultrasound-guided anaesthesia, and anaesthesia for high-risk surgical specialties.

Patients and surgical teams searching for a transplant anaesthesia specialist in Gurugram, an experienced kidney transplant anaesthesiologist in Sector 51, or an expert in perioperative critical care in Gurugram will find that Dr Narender Kumar brings academic depth, ethical practice, and modern protocol-driven precision to the operation theatre.

He is a Life Member of the ISA, the ISA Gurgaon Chapter, the IMA, and the DMA. Dr Kumar also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Hospital Management from NIHFW, Munirka, Delhi, reflecting his strong administrative and quality-focused background. He consults in English and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Transplant Anaesthesia in Gurugram

Dr Narender Kumar leads anaesthesia care for kidney and liver transplant patients at Artemis, with a strong protocol-based approach:

• Kidney Transplant Anaesthesia (living and deceased donor)
• Liver Transplant Anaesthesia
• Pre-transplant anaesthesia evaluation
• Intra-operative haemodynamic management during transplant
• Post-transplant ICU and pain management
• High-risk and ABO-incompatible transplant anaesthesia care
• Donor anaesthesia management for live donor surgeries

Difficult Airway and Advanced Intubation Techniques

Independently performs the full range of advanced airway procedures:

• Difficult Airway Management using modern protocols
• Fibre-optic Intubation in awake and asleep patients
• Bronchoscopy-guided intubation
• Double Lumen Tube (DLT) Insertion for thoracic surgery
• Awake fibre-optic techniques in anticipated difficult airways
• Percutaneous and routine Tracheostomy
• Airway evaluation in anticipated difficult patients

Regional and Ultrasound-Guided Anaesthesia

A core area of practice with focus on patient safety and reduced opioid use:

• Spinal Anaesthesia
• Epidural Anaesthesia (single-shot and continuous)
• Combined Spinal-Epidural (CSE) Anaesthesia
• Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks for limb and abdominal surgery
• Electronic nerve locator-guided regional anaesthesia
• Peripheral nerve catheter placement for prolonged analgesia
• Pain-free childbirth (labour epidural) support

Speciality-Specific Anaesthesia

Dr N Kumar provides anaesthesia across the full spectrum of complex surgeries:

• Anaesthesia for Urological Procedures (TURP, PCNL, robotic urology)
• Anaesthesia for Onco-Surgery (head & neck, abdominal, gynae oncology)
• Anaesthesia for Thoracic Surgery
• Anaesthesia for Bariatric Surgery
• Anaesthesia for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery
• Anaesthesia for Orthopaedic and Arthroscopic Surgery
• Anaesthesia for ENT and Eye Surgery
• Anaesthesia for Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Anaesthesia for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine

A specialised area combining anaesthesia and intensive care:

• Perioperative risk assessment in high-risk patients
• Cardiac, diabetic, renal, and respiratory patient optimisation before surgery
• Post-operative ICU care in major surgeries
• Transfer of critically-ill patients safely between facilities
• Resuscitation services in OT and Cath Lab
• Sepsis and shock management in surgical patients

Invasive Monitoring and Vascular Access

Dr Kumar independently performs the full range of advanced monitoring procedures:

• Arterial Line Cannulation (radial, femoral)
• Central Venous Cannulation (IJV, subclavian, femoral) using Sonosite ultrasound guidance
• Swan-Ganz Catheterisation and PAP Monitoring
• Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP) monitoring
• Cardiac Output Monitoring
• Intercostal Drain (ICD) Insertion

Monitored Anaesthesia Care (MAC) and Sedation

• MAC for Interventional Radiology (angiography, embolisation, biopsies)
• MAC for Interventional Cardiology (Cath Lab procedures, TAVR support)
• Sedation for Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
• Procedural sedation for paediatric and elderly patients
• Cardioversion sedation

Common Patient Groups Managed

Anaesthesia support for a wide range of patient profiles:

• Kidney and Liver Transplant Recipients
• High-Risk Cardiac Patients
• Obese Patients (Bariatric Surgery)
• Cancer Patients (Onco-Surgery)
• Geriatric and ICU Patients
• Obstetric Emergencies and High-Risk Pregnancies
• Patients with Anticipated Difficult Airway

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Narender Kumar holds qualifications from leading Delhi University-affiliated institutions, with additional certification in hospital management:

• MBBS from University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) and GTB Hospital, University of Delhi
• Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) from North DMC Medical College and Hindu Rao Hospital, University of Delhi
• Post Graduate Certificate in Hospital Management from the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), Munirka, Delhi

Awards and Academic Contributions

Dr Narender Kumar is academically active with publications and an environmental sustainability role in anaesthesia practice:

• Empanelled Auditor (Anaesthesia) with Bureau Veritas India for the Green OT Certification process, an initiative for environmentally responsible use of anaesthesia gases
• Author of academic articles published in anaesthesia journals
• Active interest in clinical research and undergraduate / postgraduate teaching in anaesthesia
• Strong focus on ethical and protocol-based transplant anaesthesia practice

Current Hospital Affiliations and Past Experience

Dr Narender Kumar currently serves as Head of Urology and Kidney Transplant Anaesthesia at Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram, where he leads the anaesthesia programme for one of North India's busiest urology and kidney transplant departments.

Before his current role, Dr Kumar built his expertise across leading academic and tertiary care institutions:

• Associate Consultant, Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care at Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
• Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesia at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital
• Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

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, the hospital is a leading centre for kidney and liver transplant, urology, robotic surgery, cardiac sciences, and onco-surgery.

The Artemis Transplant Centre is supported by a dedicated transplant anaesthesia and critical care team, and the hospital serves patients from across India and more than 100 countries.

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