Dr. Raka Kaushal

Dr Raka Kaushal is a renowned nephrologist in Mohali, Punjab, with over 32 years of dedicated experience in nephrology and renal transplantation.

She currently serves as Senior Director of Nephrology and Renal Transplant at Livasa Hospital, Mohali and Khanna.

Dr Raka has supervised over 100,000 dialysis procedures and facilitated over 800 successful renal transplants, establishing herself as one of the most experienced kidney specialists in Punjab.

Patients searching for the best nephrologist in Mohali or a trusted kidney transplant doctor in Punjab can consult Dr Raka Kaushal in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Her clinical proficiency extends across:

• Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and SLED
• Renal Biopsy and Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
• Renal Transplant including ABO-Incompatible Renal Transplant
• Critical Care Nephrology for ICU patients

Specialisation and Area of Expertise

Dr Raka brings extensive proficiency in managing complex renal conditions and acute kidney emergencies.

She established one of North India's largest dialysis centres equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and auxiliary facilities.

Dr Raka Kaushal also pioneered the Renal Transplant Department at Livasa Hospital Mohali, strengthening advanced transplant care in the region.

Dialysis, Renal Replacement Therapy, and Critical Care Nephrology

For patients in Mohali requiring life-sustaining dialysis support and advanced critical care intervention, Dr Raka Kaushal provides comprehensive renal replacement therapies, having supervised over 100,000 dialysis procedures across her career.

• Routine and emergency Hemodialysis management with complication monitoring
• Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement and ongoing therapy management
• SLED (Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis) for hemodynamically unstable ICU patients
• Advanced Renal Biopsy for precise diagnosis of underlying kidney disease
• Comprehensive management of critically ill nephrology patients in the ICU

Kidney Transplant and ABO-Incompatible Transplant Care

For patients in Mohali and Punjab requiring comprehensive transplant planning and sustained graft health, Dr R. Kaushal delivers end-to-end renal transplant management with over 800 successful renal transplants to her credit.

• Development of protocols for ABO-Incompatible Renal Transplants, a procedure offered by only a select few hospitals worldwide
• Thorough Pre-Kidney Transplant Assessment and donor-recipient evaluation
• Long-term Post-Transplant Follow-up and complication prevention
• Establishment of the Renal Transplant Department at Livasa Hospital Mohali

Education and Credentials

Dr Raka Kaushal holds three progressive medical degrees from premier institutions in India:

• MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi (1994)
• MD (Internal Medicine) from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi (1999)
• DM Nephrology from Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow (2004)

Registration: Punjab Medical Council, Registration No. 38909 (2009)

Professional Experience

Dr Raka Kaushal currently brings her nephrology and renal transplant expertise to the following institutions:

• Livasa Hospital (Formerly IVY), Mohali as Senior Director
• Livasa Hospital (Formerly IVY), Khanna as Consultant

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN) (Life Member)
• North Zone Chapter of the Indian Society of Nephrology (NZ-ISN) (Life Member)
• Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT) (Life Member)

Academic Contributions

Dr Raka Kaushal has presented numerous papers and posters at both national and international conferences. She has also been invited as Chairperson in various nephrological conferences and forums at national and zonal levels.

Book an Appointment with Dr Raka Kaushal, Nephrologist in Mohali

Ensure long-term kidney health and expert renal care by booking an appointment with Dr Raka Kaushal for advanced dialysis management, renal transplant evaluation, ABO-incompatible kidney transplant, and critical care nephrology. Check her contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.