Dr. Vijay Ghatge

Dr Vijay Ghatge is an Internal Medicine specialist, Nephrologist, and Intensivist in Nashik with 34 years of experience, currently serving as Consultant at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Dwarka Circle.

He is the Founder Chairman of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Nashik, and pioneered the establishment of kidney dialysis and critical care services in Nashik city.

His clinical practice spans internal medicine, kidney disease, and critical care, with additional expertise in stress management and yoga-based wellness integrated into patient care.

Area of Expertise

Internal Medicine and General Physician Care

Patients with complex or long-standing medical conditions can consult Dr Ghatge for physician-led evaluation and treatment. He manages a wide range of adult medical illnesses with a focus on accurate diagnosis and structured long-term care.

Conditions Treated:

• Fever and infections
• Tropical diseases
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Malaria and AIDS

Procedures Performed:

• Clinical evaluation
• Medical diagnosis
• Treatment planning
• Medicine management
• Long term follow up

Nephrology and Kidney Disease

Dr Vijay evaluates and manages patients with kidney disease, including those requiring dialysis. He helped establish kidney dialysis services in Nashik and continues to provide nephrology care for patients with chronic and acute kidney conditions.

Conditions Treated:

• Chronic kidney disease
• Acute kidney injury
• Kidney failure
• Kidney infections
• Fluid and electrolyte disorders

Procedures Performed:

• Kidney dialysis
• Vascular access
• Kidney function assessment
• Dialysis unit management
• Disease monitoring

Critical Care and Intensive Medicine

Patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions requiring intensive monitoring and treatment can be managed by Dr Ghatge. He set up critical care services in Nashik and has extensive experience managing critically ill patients.

Conditions Treated:

• Severe infections
• Multi organ failure
• Critical illness
• Respiratory failure
• Shock

Procedures Performed:

• Intensive monitoring
• Critical care management
• Organ support
• Emergency treatment
• Ventilation management

Stress Management and Wellness

Dr Vijay Ghatge incorporates yoga and meditation-based approaches into patient care to support mental and physical well-being. This practice is integrated into his broader clinical management for patients dealing with lifestyle-related and stress-related health conditions.

Conditions Treated:

• Stress related illness
• Lifestyle disorders
• Mental well-being concerns
• Fatigue and burnout
• Anxiety related symptoms

Procedures Performed:

• Stress counselling
• Yoga based guidance
• Wellness planning
• Lifestyle modification
• Holistic health review

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, B J Medical College, Pune University
• MD Internal Medicine, B J Medical College, Pune University

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Dwarka Circle, Nashik, Consultant

Previous Associations

• Suyash Hospital, Nashik, Consultant
• Satsang Clinic, Nashik, Consultant
• Ruby Hall Clinic Grant Medical Foundation, Pune
• Nagjee Memorial Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Nashik
• Lifeline Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Nashik
• Talegaon Hospital, Pune
• Pravara Medical College and Hospital, Loni
• Ayurved Medical College, Nashik

Academic and Teaching Contributions

• Active faculty member at multiple continuing medical education programmes and symposiums
• Health awareness programmes and medical camps conducted across urban and rural areas in Nashik
• Polio awareness campaigns and surgical camps
• Health education through radio talks on All India Radio covering malaria, AIDS, fever, tropical diseases, and kidney disease

Professional Memberships

• Founder Chairman and Life Member, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Nashik
• Life Member, Association of Physicians of India
• Life Member, Indian Society of Nephrology and West Zone Chapter of Indian Society of Nephrology
• Life Member, Diabetes Association Society of India
• Life Member, Hypertension Society of India
• Vice President, Indian Medical Association, Nashik

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