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Nephrologist consultant profile

Dr. Gokul Nath

Head of Department

Apollo Hospital, Bangalore →

NephrologistPeritoneal Dialysis. Renal Transplantation Clinical Nephrology-Diabetic nephropathy Renal Anaemia Hemodialysis
Professional overview

About Dr. Gokul Nath

  • Dr. Gokul Nath is a renowned Nephrologist with an experience of 22 years in the field of Nephrology.
  • His areas of interest are Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Adrenalectomy, Kidney Surgery and Clinical Nephrology-Diabetic nephropathy.
  • He got the award of best researcher at the International Society of Blood Purification Annual Meeting, 2011.
  • He got the Presidential Award from the leader of India in the year 2000 for his commitment in the area of Nephrology, while serving in the Indian Air force.
  • He was also bestowed with the best Scientific Paper Award, Indian Society of Nephrology (1994).
  • He has been the leader of different expert bodies, significant among which are the Indian Society of Nephrology-Southern Chapter and the Indian Society of Peritoneal Dialysis.
  • He has been essential for some public dynamic bodies in the area of nephrology and transplantation and has been a part and seat of Committees drafting rules for the treatment of kidney illnesses.
  • Dr. Nath did his MBBS from Mysore University (1975) where he secured the first place and MD from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (1981).
Clinical focus

Areas of expertise

Peritoneal Dialysis. Renal Transplantation Clinical Nephrology-Diabetic nephropathy Renal Anaemia Hemodialysis

Work Experience of Dr. Gokul Nath

  • Senior Consultant, Apollo Hospital
  • Professor, St. John's Medical College and Hospital
  • HOD, Indian Air Force, Kolkata
  • Professor, Command Hospital, Indian Air Force
Training and experience

Qualifications

  • FRCP, London, UK
  • DM, 1992, CMC, Vellore
  • MD, 1981, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
  • MBBS, 1975, Mysore University
Recognition

Awards

Best researcher at International Society of Blood Purification Annual Meeting – 2011. Elected Fellow-Indian Society of Nephrology – 2011. Vishisht Seva Medal – President of India - 2000 Commendation by Chief of Air Staff – 1998. Best Scientific Paper Award – Indian Society of Nephrology – 1994. SRS Gold Medal-1977 First place in MBBS- 1975. Core Committee member for Indian Guidelines for Bone Mineral Diseases. Member: Zonal Coordination Committee of Government of Karnataka for Organ Transplantation (ZCCK). Member: Expert Committee for framing guidelines for use of Vaptans in Nephrology.

Research

Publications

  • Psychometric evaluation in patients on Haemodialysis Acetate Vs Bicarbonate.Hepatitis ‘C’ – A growing concern in Haemodialysis JAPI, 1998.
  • Evaluation of Control of Diabetes Mellitus and Glycosolated Haemoglobin.Nortrypataline poisoning MJAFI 1987.
  • Chloroquin resistant falciparum malaria and chemotherapy Chemoprophylaxis in Botswana Botshelo.HIV status and herpes infection in Africans.
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