Dr. Vikram Kalra
Additional Director – Nephrology & Kidney Transplant
- Education : MBBS | MD | DM
- Experience : 20+ years
- Hospitals : Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital
- Address : New Delhi
Dr. Vikram Kalra
Dr. Vikram Kalra is a senior, internationally trained nephrologist and transplant physician in New Delhi. His expertise is broad: chronic kidney disease, dialysis, vascular access creation, kidney biopsy, interventional nephrology, and complex transplant cases (including ABO-incompatible transplants).
He has published widely, has 800+ transplant experiences (as per hospital data), and has played a key role in establishing dialysis and transplant programs in multiple centres.
Qualification
- MBBS Completed his MBBS degree (institution per public profile)
- MD (Medicine) Post-graduate MD in Internal Medicine
- DM Nephrology Super-specialisation in Nephrology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Transplant / Vascular Access Training Extensive hands-on work in vascular access, biopsy, transplant in multiple high-volume centres
- Research & Academics Over 30+ publications in national/international journals & chapter contributions
Areas of Expertise
- Kidney Transplantation Specialises in kidney transplant, including high-risk and ABO-incompatible cases
- Dialysis Management Expert in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, vascular access creation and maintenance
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Longitudinal care for CKD patients and slowing CKD progression
- Interventional Nephrology AV fistula, catheter placements, shunt surgeries and vascular access interventions
- Glomerular / Immune Kidney Disease Management of glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, lupus nephritis etc.
Why Choose Dr. Vikram Kalra?
- Transplant Experience One of the leading transplant physicians in Delhi with expertise in complex transplant cases
- Research-Driven Care Strong academic background & publications guide his clinical decision-making
- Interventional Proficiency Skilled in vascular access, biopsies and catheter-based nephrology procedures
- Extensive Program Leadership Has established and led transplant and dialysis programs across major hospitals
- Patient-Centric Philosophy Focus on customized, guideline-driven therapy for kidney patients
Achievements & Recognitions
- 800+ Transplants Has performed or overseen ~800 kidney transplants as per Aakash Healthcare
- Award – Best Nephrologist North India Awarded Best Nephrologist (North India) by Economic Times in 2022
- Publications Authored > 35 peer-reviewed papers and chapters in nephrology
- Leadership Roles Vice President – Delhi Nephrology Society (2022-23)
- Program Builder Instrumental in establishing dialysis & transplant units in several hospitals
Awards
- Economic Times Recognition Best Nephrologist (North India) award from Economic Times
- Professional Society Leadership Past Vice-President of Delhi Nephrology Society
- Academic Merit Highly published nephrology researcher with international recognition
- Clinical Impact Recognised for high-quality transplant and dialysis outcomes
- Community & Educational Contribution Led educational drives, workshops & CME in nephrology
Professional Memberships
- ISN Member – Indian Society of Nephrology
- ISOT Member – Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
- ISHD Member – Indian Society of Hemodialysis
- IMA / DMA Affiliated with Indian Medical Association / Delhi Medical Association
- Transplant Networks Active in kidney-transplant programs and national committees
