Dr. Nitin Kumar

Dr Nitin Kumar is a Consultant Nephrologist and Kidney Specialist in Patiala with 20 years of experience in nephrology, dialysis, chronic kidney disease management, and kidney transplantation.

He completed his DNB in Nephrology from GMSH, Chandigarh, and has previously served as Senior Resident in Nephrology at Mediciti Hospital, Hyderabad, building subspecialty expertise across clinical nephrology and renal replacement therapy.

Dr Nitin Kumar consults in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, making specialist kidney care accessible to patients across Punjab and beyond.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Nitin Kumar diagnoses and manages a wide range of kidney and renal conditions including chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, glomerulonephritis, hypertensive nephropathy, diabetic nephropathy, and end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis or transplantation.

His clinical focus spans haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, clinical nephrology, and kidney transplant management, offering patients both medical and procedural treatment options tailored to their individual kidney health needs.

Dialysis and Renal Replacement Therapy

Dr Nitin Kumar manages patients requiring renal replacement therapy for end-stage and advanced chronic kidney disease, with hands-on expertise in both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

• Haemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Renal replacement therapy planning and monitoring
• Vascular access management for dialysis

Chronic Kidney Disease Management

Dr Nitin Kumar provides structured long-term management for patients with chronic kidney disease at all stages, focusing on slowing disease progression and preserving renal function.

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management
• Diabetic nephropathy management
• Hypertensive nephropathy management
• Glomerulonephritis management
• Acute kidney injury management

Kidney Transplant

Dr Nitin Kumar manages pre-transplant evaluation, post-transplant monitoring, and immunosuppression protocols for kidney transplant recipients.

• Kidney Transplant Management
• Pre-transplant workup and evaluation
• Post-transplant care and follow-up
• Immunosuppression management

Clinical Nephrology

• Proteinuria and haematuria evaluation
• Electrolyte and fluid disorder management
• Renal biopsy coordination and interpretation
• General kidney-related problem management

Professional Experience

Present Experience

Dr Nitin Kumar currently serves as Consultant in the Department of Nephrology at Manipal Hospital, Bhupindra Road, Patiala, independently managing OPD and IPD caseloads across clinical nephrology, dialysis, and kidney transplant care.

Past Experience

• Senior Resident, Nephrology, Mediciti Hospital, Hyderabad

Credentials and Education

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Kathmandu University, Nepal (2006)
• DNB (Internal Medicine), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2012)
• DNB (Nephrology), GMSH, Chandigarh (2017)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Media Publications and Articles

Dr Nitin Kumar actively contributes to public health education through national media platforms, sharing evidence-based information on kidney health and disease prevention.

• "Kidney Dialysis Can Be a Game Changer in Saving the Lives of Patients Suffering from CKD" | Patiala media
• "Side Effects of Excessive Intake of Alcohol on Kidneys" | Jansatta Digital
• "Which Lifestyle Habits Increase the Risk of Kidney Disease?" | The Quint, World Kidney Day
• Exclusive story on kidney health | Times of India Digital
• Session coverage: "Enhancing Lives with Kidney Transplant" | World Kidney Day awareness

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