Dr. Uma Ali

Dr Uma Ali is a highly esteemed paediatric nephrologist and transplant specialist in Mumbai and Thane with 41 years of overall medical experience, globally recognised for establishing the first dedicated paediatric dialysis service at BJ Wadia Hospital.

Holding an MD and a DCH alongside her MBBS, she is the Founder and President of the Kidney Foundation for Children, aggressively advocating for the nation's 400 million children.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, she serves as a Consultant across Jupiter Hospital, Lilavati Hospital, and SRCC Children Hospital.

Her clinical expertise ensures optimal renal rehabilitation for severe congenital kidney diseases, complex transplant monitoring, and critical chronic renal failure.

Area of Expertise

Dr Uma brings extensive expertise in managing profound nephrological anomalies and acute renal emergencies.

Her proficiency in paediatric nephrology ensures accurate diagnosis and highly specialised life support interventions for aggressive systemic lupus erythematosus, debilitating nephrotic syndromes, and severe end-stage renal disease.

Paediatric Nephrology and Renal Failure

For patients in Mumbai and Thane, Dr Uma Ali performs clinical evaluations for Chronic Kidney Diseases and Nephrotic Syndrome:

• Formulating advanced immunosuppressive regimens to definitively stabilise aggressive minimal change nephrotic syndrome
• Executing rigorous haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis protocols to safely sustain children with terminal renal failure
• Managing severe systemic lupus erythematosus using meticulously titrated clinical therapies to halt progressive nephropathy

Transplant Nephrology

To support patients in Maharashtra, Dr Ali provides interventions for End-Stage Renal Disease and Kidney Transplants:

• Directing highly complex pre-transplant physiological optimisations to ensure robust graft viability
• Administering targeted post-operative immunosuppression to rapidly identify and reverse acute renal transplant rejection
• Conducting intensive long-term systemic surveillance to comprehensively preserve optimal allograft function

Congenital and Tropical Renal Disorders

Dr Uma handles systemic evaluations in Mumbai, specifically targeting Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome and Congenital Toxoplasmosis:

• Treating catastrophic haemolytic uraemic syndrome through immediate and aggressive systemic renal support
• Alleviating severe renal complications arising from complex neonatal congenital toxoplasmosis
• Organising detailed outpatient care plans to comprehensively monitor multi-systemic developmental milestones in children with congenital kidney anomalies

Clinical Innovations and Paediatric Nephrology Milestones

• Experience: 41 years overall. MBBS (1985). MD Paediatrics. Diploma in Child Health (DCH).
• Clinical Leadership: Established the first dedicated paediatric dialysis services at BJ Wadia Hospital. Served as Dean of BJ Wadia Hospital (2005-2010) and Consults at Lilavati, Jupiter, and SRCC Hospitals.
• National Impact: Founder and President of the Kidney Foundation for Children (established 2014 with 5 colleagues, now comprising 32 members). Former Chairperson of the Indian Society of Paediatric Nephrology.
• Global Recognition: Councillor for the International Paediatric Nephrology Association (2007-2013). Selected for the British Council Scholarship (1990) and an elite Clinical Fellowship in Japan (1995).
• Advocacy: Dedicated to aggressively expanding access to care, directly addressing the critical shortage of fewer than 200 paediatric nephrologists nationwide.

Education

Dr Uma Ali completed her medical education and elite renal training from recognised national and international boards:

• MBBS from Seth G S Medical College, Mumbai (1985)
• MD in Paediatrics
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH)
• Training in Paediatric Nephrology, BJ Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai and Institute of Kidney Disease and Transplantation, Ahmedabad
• Clinical Fellowship, Kidney Centre, Kitasato University, Japan (1995)
• Visiting Fellow in Paediatric Nephrology (British Council Scholarship), Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street and Guy's Hospital, London, UK (1990)

Professional Memberships

Dr Uma holds highly influential leadership positions and memberships across major global medical organisations:

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• Indian Society of Paediatric Nephrology (Former Chairperson)
• Indian Society of Nephrology
• International Paediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) - Former Councillor
• International Society of Nephrology

Publications and Research

Dr Uma Ali is a prolific medical researcher and author, globally contributing to the advancement of paediatric nephrology literature:

• Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome - A Tropical Look
• Immunological study of Minimal Change Nephrotic syndrome
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Indian children

Professional Experience

Dr Uma Ali currently brings her nephrology expertise to the following institutions, serving as a Consultant at:

• SRCC Children Hospital, Mahalakshmi (Mumbai) - ₹1500
• Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West (Mumbai) - ₹1500
• Jupiter Hospital, Eastern Express Hwy (Thane) - ₹1500

Previously, she gained immense exposure serving in highly specialised clinical roles at:

• BJ Wadia Hospital for Children (Professor / Associate Professor / Dean / Head of Paediatric Nephrology Division)

Book an Appointment with Dr Uma Ali, Paediatric Nephrologist in Mumbai

Ensure medical safety and optimal renal rehabilitation by booking a consultation with Dr Uma Ali for severe congenital kidney diseases, complex transplant monitoring, and critical chronic renal failure. Check her contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.