Dr. Hardik Patel

Dr Hardik Patel is a dedicated nephrologist and transplant physician in Goa with over 10 years of clinical experience in managing kidney transplantation, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, interventional nephrology, and glomerular diseases.

He currently practises as an Associate Consultant in Nephrology and Transplant Medicine at Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula, Goa, where he provides comprehensive kidney care from early-stage disease management to complex ABO-incompatible and high-risk kidney transplants.

If you are searching for the best nephrologist in Goa or a trusted kidney transplant specialist near Panaji, Dr Hardik Patel brings a decade of focused renal practice with over 125 native kidney biopsies, 73 transplant biopsies, and 200+ permcath insertions performed.

His personalised, compassionate approach is what patients with serious kidney conditions trust, and he consults in English, Hindi, Konkani, and Gujarati.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Hardik Patel is widely regarded as one of the best kidney specialists in Goa for kidney transplantation, interventional nephrology, dialysis care, and complex renal disease management.

Kidney Transplantation

• ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation
• High-risk kidney transplantation
• Transplant kidney biopsy (73+ performed)
• Post-transplant monitoring and immunosuppression management

Interventional Nephrology and Dialysis

• Native kidney biopsy (125+ performed)
• Tunnelled cuffed permcath insertion (200+ performed)
• Vascular access creation for haemodialysis
• Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
• CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy)
• Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)

Kidney Disease Management

• Acute kidney injury (AKI) management
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) care
• Glomerulonephritis evaluation and treatment
• Hypertension-related kidney disease
• Renal artery stenosis management

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Associate Consultant, Nephrology and Transplant Medicine, Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula, Goa

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS
• MD in Internal Medicine from Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre, 2018
• DrNB in Nephrology from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi

He also holds MRCP SCE (Nephrology) from the Royal College of Physicians, UK.

Awards and Recognitions

• Dr KVDM Annual Gold Medal, SVIMS University, 2nd Prize for Best Nephrology Thesis (National Level), 2023
• 1st Prize, Postgraduate Quiz, ISN West Zone, Rajkot, 2024
• 2nd Runner-up, Postgraduate Quiz, ISN West Zone, Aurangabad, 2022
• 2nd Runner-up, Postgraduate Quiz, ISNCON, Kolkata, 2023

Research and Publications

Dr Hardik Patel has published in Indian Journal of Applied Research and International Journal of Advanced Research, covering tenofovir-associated renal toxicity in HIV patients and fibrillary glomerulonephritis diagnostic approach. He has delivered oral presentations at ISN West Zone and ISNCON conferences.

Professional Memberships

• International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
• Indian Society of Nephrology
• Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
• Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)

Book an Appointment

Consult Dr Hardik Patel at Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula, Goa. Book instantly via HexaHealth for priority appointments and expert care for kidney transplant, dialysis, AKI, CKD, kidney biopsy, glomerulonephritis, or any nephrology concern.