Dr. Ashok Kumar R

Dr Ashok Kumar R is a nephrologist with 22 years of clinical experience currently consulting at Manipal Hospital Salem.

He holds a DM in Nephrology from Madras Medical College Chennai (2015), an MD in General Medicine from The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University Chennai (2008), a DNB in General Medicine from the National Board of Examinations New Delhi, and an MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University Chennai (2004).

Whether a patient has acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hypertensive nephropathy, diabetic nephropathy, or needs haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or renal transplant evaluation, Dr Ashok Kumar R provides thorough evaluation and comprehensive nephrology care.

He is fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Ashok Kumar R offers comprehensive nephrology care with DM-level superspecialty training from Madras Medical College Chennai, MD and DNB in General Medicine, and 22 years of clinical practice spanning acute kidney injury, renal transplantation, dialysis, and chronic kidney disease management.

Renal Transplantation

Patients with end-stage renal disease requiring kidney transplant evaluation, pre-transplant workup, or post-transplant care receive structured management from Dr Ashok Kumar R, who has declared renal transplantation as a core area of expertise.

• Pre-transplant evaluation and recipient workup
• Donor compatibility assessment
• Immunosuppressive medication management
• Post-transplant care and rejection monitoring
• Long-term transplant follow-up

Acute Kidney Injury

Patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) from sepsis, nephrotoxic drugs, contrast, obstruction, or other causes receive structured evaluation and management from Dr Ashok Kumar R, who has declared AKI as a core area of expertise.

• AKI evaluation, staging, and cause identification
• AKI management in ICU and ward settings
• Renal Replacement Therapy for severe AKI
• AKI prevention in high-risk patients

Chronic Kidney Disease

Patients with CKD from diabetes, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, or other causes receive structured evaluation and long-term management from Dr Ashok Kumar R.

• CKD staging and cause workup
• Diabetic Nephropathy evaluation and management
• Hypertensive Nephropathy evaluation and management
• CKD progression retardation strategies
• Anaemia of CKD management
• CKD Mineral and Bone Disorder management
• Renal Diet and lifestyle counselling

Haemodialysis

Patients with end-stage renal disease or severe AKI requiring haemodialysis receive structured dialysis management from Dr Ashok Kumar R, who led dialysis care at Manipal Hospital Salem throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

• Haemodialysis initiation and prescription
• Vascular Access evaluation (AV fistula coordination)
• Dialysis adequacy monitoring and optimisation
• Long-term haemodialysis management

Peritoneal Dialysis

Patients requiring peritoneal dialysis as an alternative to haemodialysis receive structured training and management from Dr Ashok Kumar R.

• Peritoneal Dialysis initiation and catheter placement coordination
• CAPD and APD prescription and monitoring
• Peritoneal Dialysis adequacy assessment
• Peritonitis prevention and management

Glomerular Diseases

Patients with glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome, or autoimmune kidney conditions receive structured evaluation and management from Dr Ashok Kumar R.

• Glomerulonephritis evaluation and immunosuppressive management
• Nephrotic Syndrome evaluation and treatment
• IgA Nephropathy management
• Lupus Nephritis evaluation and management
• Renal Biopsy coordination and interpretation

Hypertension and Renal Medicine

Patients with refractory hypertension, secondary hypertension, or hypertension with renal involvement receive structured evaluation and management from Dr Ashok Kumar R.

• Hypertension evaluation and management
• Renovascular Hypertension evaluation
• Secondary Hypertension workup
• Electrolyte Disorder evaluation and correction

Credentials and Trust

• MBBS, The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai (2004)
• MD (General Medicine), The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai (2008)
• DNB (General Medicine), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• DM (Nephrology), Madras Medical College, Chennai (2015)

He has previously served as Intensivist at National Hospital Salem.

He is registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council (Registration No. 75475, 2004).

Awards and Achievements

• Gold Medal in Pre-Clinical Studies

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
• MMC Nephro Alumni
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Hospital Affiliations

Dr Ashok Kumar R currently consults at Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem (Consultation Fee: ₹500).

Manipal Hospitals Salem

Manipal Hospitals Salem is a multispecialty hospital on Salem-Bangalore Highway Vellakalpatti Salem offering care across cardiology, cardiothoracic vascular surgery, gastrointestinal sciences, liver transplant surgery, nephrology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, psychiatry, and urology. The hospital is accredited by NABL and NABH.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Ashok Kumar R has contributed to nephrology through media talks, published articles, and patient education blogs.

Media Contributions

• Salem Manipal Hospital Conducts Dialysis Treatment Throughout Covid-19 Pandemic (media talk)
• Can Dialysis Patients Get Covid-19 Vaccination? (published article)

Published Blogs

• Renal Replacement Therapy (Manipal Hospitals, December 2021)

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