Dr. Tarun Jeloka

Dr Tarun Jeloka is a senior nephrologist and transplant specialist in Pune with 34 years of clinical expertise spanning chronic kidney disease management, renal transplantation, haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, acute kidney injury, critical care nephrology, diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy, glomerular diseases, electrolyte disorders, and comprehensive kidney care.

Patients searching for the best nephrologist in Pune, a reliable kidney transplant specialist in Maharashtra, or expert dialysis and chronic kidney disease doctor will find SGPGI DM trained, FRCP London and FASN dual internationally credentialled, DNB Gold Medallist, Bansal Oration Award winning nephrology care.

Dr Jeloka consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Jeloka's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of nephrology and transplant medicine with focused depth in renal transplantation, dialysis management (particularly peritoneal dialysis), glomerular diseases, critical care nephrology, and diabetic kidney disease.

Renal Transplantation in Pune

Comprehensive kidney transplant physician care:

• Living Donor Kidney Transplant Evaluation and Coordination
• Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant Coordination
• Pre Transplant Immunological Assessment
• Post Transplant Immunosuppression Management
• Post Transplant Long Term Follow up
• Transplant Rejection Monitoring and Treatment
• Donor Workup and Evaluation
• High Cardiovascular Risk Transplant Recipient Management

Dialysis Services in Pune

Comprehensive dialysis management with particular peritoneal dialysis expertise:

• Haemodialysis Management
• Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD and APD)
• Peritoneal Equilibration Testing (PET)
• Dialysis Adequacy Assessment
• Dialysis Access Planning
• Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement Coordination
• Home Peritoneal Dialysis Setup
• Critical Care Dialysis (CRRT)

Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Pune

Staged CKD management:

• CKD Staging and Monitoring
• CKD Progression Slowing Strategies
• Anaemia of CKD Management
• Mineral Bone Disorder Management
• Dietary and Lifestyle Counselling for CKD
• Pre Dialysis Preparation and Education

Acute Kidney Injury and Critical Care Nephrology

Nephrology care for acutely ill patients:

• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Evaluation and Management
• CRRT in ICU Setting
• Electrolyte Emergency Management
• Acid Base Disorder Correction
• Nephrology Consultation in Multi-Organ Failure

Glomerular Diseases

Glomerular condition evaluation and treatment:

• Nephrotic Syndrome Diagnosis and Management
• Glomerulonephritis Evaluation
• IgA Nephropathy Treatment
• Lupus Nephritis Management
• Membranous Nephropathy Care
• Renal Biopsy Interpretation

Diabetic and Hypertensive Nephropathy

Kidney disease secondary to diabetes and hypertension:

• Diabetic Nephropathy Screening and Management
• Hypertensive Nephropathy Evaluation
• Proteinuria Assessment and Reduction
• RAAS Blockade Optimisation
• Blood Pressure Target Management in CKD

General Nephrology

Common kidney conditions:

• Urinary Tract Infections (Complex)
• Electrolyte Imbalances
• Kidney Stone Evaluation
• Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Renal Artery Stenosis Assessment

Conditions Treated

• Chronic Kidney Disease (All Stages)
• Acute Kidney Injury
• Diabetic Nephropathy
• Hypertensive Nephropathy
• Nephrotic Syndrome
• Glomerulonephritis
• End Stage Kidney Disease (Transplant and Dialysis Candidates)
• Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
• Electrolyte Disorders
• Complex UTI

Professional Experience

• Head of Department and Consultant, Department of Nephrology and Transplant, Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune, Consultation Fee: ₹1500
• Previous Associate Director, Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Pune
• Previous Consultant, Global Hospital

He is a Principal Investigator in clinical trials, Postgraduate Teacher, and journal reviewer, and has authored book chapters in ISCCM and Primer First Edition publications. His previous Associate Director role at Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital confirms senior leadership at one of Pune's premier hospitals.

Awards and Recognition

• Gold Medal, DNB Nephrology (2005)
• Bansal Oration Award, Indian Society of Nephrology, Pune (2008)
• Excellence in Nephrology, Indian Health Professional Awards (2016)
• Dronacharya Award, CME Excellence, IHW Council (2021)
• PM Varghese Award for Most Compassionate Junior Resident (1995)
• Best Free Paper, "PET Using Radiopharmaceutical", 32nd Conference of ISN, Lucknow (2001)
• Best Free Paper, "Standard PET in Peritoneal Dialysis", PDSI Conference, New Delhi (2001)
• Best Poster, "Renal Transplant Outcome in High Cardiovascular Risk Recipients", ISNCON, Bhubaneswar (2006)

Research and Publications

Dr Jeloka has published extensively in Indian and international nephrology journals with publications including:

• Determination of Peritoneal Membrane Characteristics Using 99mTc-DTPA, Peritoneal Dialysis International, 2003
• Beta-2 Microglobulin, Chronic Renal Failure and Effect of Different Dialyzer Membranes on Its Clearance, Indian Journal of Nephrology, 2001
• Determination of Peritoneal Membrane Characteristics Using 99mTc-DTPA, Indian Journal of Nephrology (Abstract), 2001
• Pitfalls in the Management of Bacterium in Children, Indian Journal of Practical Paediatrics, 2001
• Book Chapters in ISCCM and Primer First Edition publications
• Media Engagement: Hindustan Times feature on kidney health in diabetic patients

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Madras University (1992)
• MD General Medicine (1998)
• DM Nephrology from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow (2003)
• DNB Nephrology from National Board of Examinations (2003) (Gold Medallist)
• MNAMS from National Academy of Medical Sciences (2003)
• FRCP from Royal College of Physicians, London (2018)
• FASN from American Society of Nephrology (2017)

Registration Number

Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration Number 1247 (2006)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN), Scientific Committee Member (2016), West Zone Council Member
• Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDSI), Secretary (2017-2018), Joint Secretary (2012-2016)
• International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD)
• European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA)
• Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), Executive Member (2016-2017)

Book an Appointment

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