Dr. Vijay Kher has decades of expertise in diagnosing and treating complicated kidney disorders. As a leading expert in renal care, dialysis, and kidney transplantation, he has played a significant role in revolutionizing nephrology treatment in India. His expertise in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, and post-transplant care has made him a trusted name among patients and medical professionals alike. Dr. Kher has been at the forefront of kidney transplantation programs, clinical nephrology, and transplant immunology for more than 40 years.
He has spearheaded many ground-breaking projects aimed at raising kidney transplant success rates and raising the standard of renal treatment generally. His contributions extend beyond patient care, as he is actively involved in medical research, teaching, and training the next generation of nephrologists. In his distinguished roles at prominent hospitals and medical facilities, Dr. Kher has been instrumental in the development of cutting-edge transplant and nephrology programs. His commitment to innovation and patient-centric care has earned him numerous accolades and recognition in the medical community. With a passion for improving renal health and transplant outcomes, Dr. Vijay Kher continues to set new benchmarks in nephrology, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of treatment with compassionate care.
1985 – 1987; Chief Nephrologist & Head Dept. Of Nephrology, Narinder Mohan Hospital & Research Centre
1987 – 1993; Additional Prof & Head, Dept. of Nephrology, SGPGIMS
1993 – 1997; Prof & Chairman Dept. of Nephrology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
1997 – 2006; Senior Consultant & Co-ordinator-Dept. of Nephrology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
2006 – 2009; Director-Nephrology & Transplant Medicine at Fortis Healthcare
Current Chairman – Nephrology, Kidney and Urology Institute; Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram
Clinical Fellowship Nephrology – University of Cincinnati, Medical Centre, USA in 1983
Research Fellowship Hypertension – Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, USA in 1981
DNB (Nephrology) – National Boards, India in 1980
DM (Nephrology) – PGIMER, Chandigarh in 1979
MD (Internal Medicine) – PGIMER, Chandigarh in 1977
MBBS – Glancy Medical College, Amritsar in 1973
Professor K L Wig Oration; 2013
J M Patel Oration; 2009
R T Jain Oration; 2007
Dr. B S Chaubey Oration; 2006
Delhi Nephrology Society Oration; 2006
Khullar Oration; 2005
R K Jalota Oration; 1992
Best Paper Award, Indian Society of Nephrology Annual Conference; 2009
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