Dr. Abhishek Kumar
Nephrologist in Kolkata
MBBS, MD General Medicine , DM Nephrology, FASN
11+ Years
Experience
97% Recommended
(90 Ratings)
11+
Experience
(Years)
97%
Recommended
(90 Ratings)
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Dr Abhishek Kumar is a nephrologist in Kolkata with 11 years of experience, currently practising as Senior Consultant in Nephrology at Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur and Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Kolkata.
He manages the full spectrum of kidney diseases with focused expertise in renal transplantation, dialysis, glomerular diseases, and diabetic kidney disease. He has initiated the cadaveric transplantation programme at Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur.
He consults in English, Bengali, and Hindi.
Area of Expertise
Kidney Failure and Renal Replacement Therapy
Patients with acute and chronic kidney failure are managed with structured renal replacement therapy including haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis:
- End-stage renal disease (ESRD) management
- Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
- Dialysis adequacy assessment and optimisation
Renal Transplantation
Patients with end-stage kidney disease are evaluated and managed for living donor and cadaveric renal transplantation. Dr Abhishek Kumar has initiated and leads the cadaveric transplantation programme at Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur:
- Living donor renal transplantation
- Cadaveric kidney transplantation
- Post-transplant care and immunosuppression management
Glomerular and Autoimmune Kidney Diseases
Patients with glomerulonephritis, membranous nephropathy, and immune-mediated kidney conditions are assessed and managed with targeted medical therapy:
- Glomerulonephritis and glomerular disease management
- Membranous nephropathy including anti-PLA2R antibody evaluation
- Interstitial nephritis and autoimmune kidney disorders
Diabetic and Hypertensive Kidney Disease
Patients with diabetes and hypertension-related kidney complications are managed with preventive and therapeutic interventions aimed at slowing disease progression:
- Diabetic kidney disease and nephropathy
- Hypertensive kidney disease
- Preventive nephrology and chronic kidney disease management
Genetic and Complex Kidney Disorders
Patients with polycystic kidney disease, hereditary nephropathies, and complex renal conditions including renal cell carcinoma-related disorders are evaluated and managed:
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Genetic and hereditary kidney disorders
- Complex nephrology including rare and uncommon renal conditions
Critical Care Nephrology
Patients in intensive care settings with acute kidney injury and nephrology-related emergencies are managed with structured critical care nephrology protocols:
- Acute kidney injury assessment and management
- Critical care nephrology
- Progression risk assessment from acute kidney disease to chronic kidney disease
Professional Experience
Current Hospital Affiliations
Dr Abhishek Kumar currently consults at:
- Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata
- Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Kolkata
Credentials and Qualifications
- MBBS, Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata
- MD General Medicine, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata
- DM Nephrology, Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER), SSKM Hospital, Kolkata
- Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN), 2023
He is a member of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT).
Awards and Academic Contributions
- Awarded Fellowship by the American Society of Nephrology (FASN), 2023
- Faculty Member, HOPECON, for two consecutive years
- Paper presentation on predictors of haemodialysis adequacy at the World Congress of Nephrology 2023, organised by the International Society of Nephrology, Thailand
- Paper presentation on comparing Rituximab and modified Ponticelli regimen in primary membranous nephropathy at ASN Kidney Week 2021, San Diego, California, USA
Research and Publications
- "A Retrospective Analysis of Factors Influencing Maintenance Haemodialysis Adequacy: A Single-centre Study in Eastern India" in Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, 2025
- "Clinical and Urine Scoring in Assessing the Long-term Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury with Risk of Progression to Chronic Kidney Disease" in Indian Journal of Kidney Diseases, 2023
- "Utility of Serum Anti-Phospholipase A2 Receptor Antibody as a Biomarker in Membranous Nephropathy: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Centre of Eastern India" in Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 2023
- "Heavy Chain Deposition Disease in a Case of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma" in Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 2023
- "Peritoneal Dialysis Programme in Government Institute under PMNDP: Initial Experience of Different Catheter Insertion Methods" in International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease, 2025
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Dr. Abhishek Kumar's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Abhishek Kumar performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Nephrology
Education & Achievements
- Calcutta National Medical College (MBBS)
- RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata (MD General Medicine )
- IPGMER, SSKM Hospital (DM Nephrology)
- FASN
Published Papers
- Mukherjee S, Kumar A, Maity P, Sengupta M, Basu K, Chaudhury AR, et al. Utility of serum anti-phospholipase A2 receptor antibody as a biomarker in membranous nephropathy: An experience from a tertiary care center of Eastern India. Indian J Pathol Microbiol [Internet]. 2023 [cited 2024 Oct 9];66(2).
- Krishna A, Singh P, Singh T, Patel P, Kumar A, Kumar O. Outcome of COVID-19 in kidney transplant patients from Eastern India: A single center study. Indian J Nephrol [Internet]. 2022 [cited 2024 Oct 9];32(5):435.
Memberships
- International Society of Nephrology
- Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
Work Experience
- Associate Consultant - Manipal Hospital (Formerly Medica Superspecialty Hospital), EM Bypass
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital (Formerly AMRI), Mukundapur
Hospitals Dr. Abhishek Kumar is Associated with (2)
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Manipal Hospital (Formerly AMRI), Mukundapur
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230, Pano Rd, behind Metro Cash n CarryPatient Ratings & Reviews for Dr. Abhishek Kumar
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Dr Abhishek Kumar specialises in Nephrology.
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Dr Abhishek Kumar has 11 years of experience in Nephrology.
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The consultation fee of Doctor Abhishek Kumar is ₹1200. A one-time registration fee may also apply for first-time visits.
Dr Abhishek Kumar's qualifications are: MBBS, MD General Medicine, DM Nephrology.
There are 90% ratings and 97% recommendation for Dr Abhishek Kumar based on the patient's feedback.
Dialysis is a life-supporting treatment used when the kidneys cannot effectively remove waste and excess fluids from the body, and Dr Abhishek Kumar manages patients with advanced kidney disease requiring dialysis and long-term renal care.
Renal transplantation is a procedure in which a healthy kidney is transplanted to replace a failed kidney and improve long-term quality of life, and Dr Abhishek Kumar specialises in renal transplantation and initiated the cadaveric transplantation programme at Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur.
Diabetic kidney disease and glomerular disorders can progressively damage kidney function and may lead to chronic kidney disease if untreated, and Dr Abhishek Kumar provides specialised treatment for complex kidney conditions related to diabetes and glomerular disease.
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