Dr. Ashok Sarin

• Specialist : Nephrology, Kidney Transplantation, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Dialysis, Hypertension
• Experience: 20+ years.
• Current Position :Senior Consultant Nephrologist.

 Education

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery): Medical College, Rohtak, India
• MD (Doctor of Medicine in Internal Medicine): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
• DM (Doctorate of Medicine in Nephrology): Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
• Fellowships and Advanced Training:
• Fellowship in Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation from the prestigious Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom

 Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant Nephrologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
• Specialist in managing patients with complex renal disorders, focusing on kidney transplantation, chronic kidney disease, and dialysis
• Consultant Nephrologist at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he built his reputation for excellence in treating patients with kidney diseases

 Areas of Expertise:

• Nephrology: Expertise in treating various kidney-related conditions including chronic kidney disease (CKD), glomerulonephritis, and acute kidney injury
• Kidney Transplantation: Specializes in pre- and post-operative management of kidney transplants, ensuring a high success rate in both live donor and cadaveric transplants
• Dialysis Management: Proficient in managing patients on both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis for optimal kidney function maintenance
• Hypertension Management: Focuses on the treatment of hypertension associated with kidney disease, helping patients manage blood pressure to avoid further renal complications
• Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy: Expertise in early detection and management of diabetic kidney disease, ensuring timely intervention to prevent renal failure in diabetic patients

Key Clinical Techniques and Practices

• Kidney Transplantation: Specializes in handling complex transplant cases and provides lifelong care for transplant recipients to reduce complications
• Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis: Expert in different modalities of dialysis treatment for patients with end-stage kidney disease
• Glomerulonephritis Management: Treats various types of glomerular diseases, including IgA nephropathy and membranous nephropathy
• Hypertension Control in Renal Patients: Manages hypertensive patients with chronic kidney disease, preventing further progression of renal failure
• Preventive Nephrology: Emphasizes preventive care, focusing on early detection of kidney disease, especially in high-risk populations like diabetics

Achievements and Awards:

• He has awarded The Prestigous FRCP, Fellow of the royal College of
• Physicians, Edinburgh.
• Gold Medal and Honour for Distinction in Physiology

Professional Memberships

• Member: Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
• Member: Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
• Member: American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
• Member: European Renal Association (ERA)
• Member: International Society of Nephrology (ISN)

 Community Outreach

• Public Health Initiatives: Leads several public health initiatives aimed at spreading awareness about kidney disease, dialysis, and organ donation
• Patient Education: Strong advocate of patient education, actively engaging in awareness programs to educate the public on kidney health, diabetes management, and early intervention in CKD
• Charitable Work: Participates in charitable programs offering dialysis treatment and transplant surgeries to underprivileged patients, helping increase access to high-quality kidney care

Future Vision and Ongoing Projects

• Advancements in Transplantation: Focused on improving outcomes for kidney transplant patients, including reducing immunological complications and enhancing long-term graft survival
• Dialysis Innovation: Working on implementing and researching next-generation dialysis technologies, improving both the quality of life and outcomes for dialysis patients
• Collaborations: Engaged in international collaborations with nephrology institutions to bring cutting-edge treatments and research to India
• Preventive Nephrology: Continuously exploring methods to reduce the incidence of chronic kidney disease, particularly through early intervention in high-risk groups like diabetic and hypertensive patients