Dr. Sharmila Thukral

Dr Sharmila Thukral is a highly experienced nephrologist in Kolkata with 37 years of clinical expertise specialising in kidney disease management, dialysis care, and transplant nephrology. She is recognised for her proficiency in treating complex renal conditions, managing dialysis patients, and providing comprehensive kidney care.

Patients searching for a kidney specialist in Howrah, reliable dialysis doctor in Kolkata, or expert chronic kidney disease treatment will find thorough, evidence-based care from one of the region's most experienced nephrologists.

Professional Experience

Dr Sharmila Thukral is currently associated with:

• Consultant, NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur
• Consultant, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur

She has previously served at:

• Consultant, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Andul Road

Her extensive experience spans managing thousands of patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases, dialysis complications, and post-transplant care.

Areas of Expertise

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management in Kolkata

Dr Thukral provides comprehensive CKD care:

• CKD Staging and Monitoring
• Dietary and Lifestyle Counselling for kidney health
• Blood Pressure Control in renal patients
• Anaemia Management in CKD
• Mineral and Bone Disorder Management
• Progression Slowing Strategies
• Pre-Dialysis Counselling and Planning

Dialysis Care in Kolkata

Expert dialysis management:

• Haemodialysis Initiation and Monitoring
• Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD/APD) Management
• Dialysis Access Creation Guidance including AV fistula planning
• Dialysis Adequacy Assessment
• Dialysis Complication Management
• Emergency Dialysis for acute indications

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Management

Dr Sharmila Thukral manages acute renal emergencies:

• AKI Evaluation and Treatment
• Sepsis-Related Kidney Injury Care
• Drug-Induced Nephrotoxicity Management
• Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Prevention
• Post-Surgical AKI Care
• ICU Nephrology Consultations

Kidney Transplant Medicine

Comprehensive transplant nephrology care:

• Pre-Transplant Evaluation and Workup
• Living and Deceased Donor Assessment
• Post-Transplant Immunosuppression Management
• Transplant Rejection Monitoring and Treatment
• Long-Term Transplant Follow-Up
• Transplant Complication Management

Glomerular Diseases

Dr Thukral manages primary and secondary glomerular conditions:

• Nephrotic Syndrome Management
• Nephritic Syndrome Evaluation
• IgA Nephropathy Treatment
• Membranous Nephropathy Care
• Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Management
• Lupus Nephritis Treatment
• Kidney Biopsy Interpretation and Follow-Up

Diabetic Kidney Disease

Expert management for diabetes-related kidney conditions:

• Diabetic Nephropathy Screening and Prevention
• Proteinuria Reduction Strategies
• Glycemic Control Optimisation in CKD patients
• SGLT2 Inhibitor Therapy for kidney protection
• Combined Diabetes and CKD Management

Hypertensive Kidney Disease

Dr Sharmila Thukral provides care for hypertension-related renal conditions:

• Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis Management
• Resistant Hypertension Evaluation for secondary renal causes
• Renal Artery Stenosis Assessment
• Blood Pressure Optimisation in kidney disease

Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders

Comprehensive metabolic management:

• Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia Correction
• Hypokalaemia and Hyperkalaemia Management
• Metabolic Acidosis Treatment
• Calcium and Phosphorus Imbalance Care
• Complex Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Dr Thukral manages inherited kidney conditions:

• ADPKD Monitoring and Treatment
• Cyst Complication Management
• Family Screening and Genetic Counselling Referral
• Tolvaptan Therapy Evaluation

Renal Stone Disease

Management of kidney stones and related conditions:

• Kidney Stone Prevention Strategies
• Dietary Management for recurrent stones
• Metabolic Workup for stone formers
• Post-Stone Removal Care

Kidney Disease in Special Populations

Dr Sharmila Thukral manages renal conditions in:

• Pregnancy-Related Kidney Disease
• Paediatric Kidney Disorders
• Geriatric Nephrology
• Kidney Disease in Systemic Illnesses (lupus, vasculitis)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (1989)
• MD Internal Medicine from PGIMS, Rohtak
• DNB Nephrology from Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad

Registration

• West Bengal Medical Council (Registration No: 75098, since 2016)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Why Consult Dr Sharmila Thukral

Dr Sharmila Thukral is among the most experienced nephrologists in Kolkata with DNB Nephrology from Apollo Hospital Hyderabad and over three decades of expertise in dialysis management and transplant nephrology. Patients benefit from her comprehensive kidney care at NH RTIICS Mukundapur and Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Sharmila Thukral, nephrologist in Kolkata, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur, or Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur.