As a nephrologist and kidney transplant physician, I have honed a unique skill set that combines clinical
excellence with surgical proficiency. My diagnostic and treatment skills in nephrology are comprehensive,
encompassing a deep understanding of kidney function, the ability to interpret complex diagnostic tests, and
the expertise to manage a wide spectrum of renal disorders. Additionally, my proficiency in surgical
procedures, such as kidney transplantation, equips me with the capability to perform intricate transplant
surgeries and manage the intricate post-transplant care. My strong communication skills and empathy
enable me to build rapport with patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, treatment options, and the
intricacies of kidney transplantation in a compassionate and comprehensible manner. Moreover, I possess a
commitment to staying current with the latest advancements in nephrology and transplantation, allowing me
to deliver cutting-edge care and contribute to the field's continuous progress.
Languages
Languages known :
English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
Work History
2018-10 - Current Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician
Marengo CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad
- Co Director of Transplant Department
- Highly skilled and compassionate medical professional dedicated to saving lives
and improving the quality of life for patients suffering from end-stage renal disease.
Expertise lies in the intricate field of kidney transplantation, a medical marvel that
restores hope and vitality to those in need.
- Pioneer in starting a renal transplant programme at CIMS hospital and successfully
crossed over 75 kidney transplants
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment
courses.
2018-04 - 2018-10 Senior Resident in Nephrology
Institute Of Kidney Disease And Research Center (IKDRC-ITS), Ahmedabad
- As a Senior Resident in Nephrology, held a pivotal role in the field of medicine,
specializing in the intricate and critical care of patients with kidney-related
disorders. My position was characterized by a commitment to excellence in kidney
care, the advancement of medical knowledge, and the mentorship of future
healthcare professionals.
2015-03 - 2018-03 DM Resident
Institute Of Kidney Disease And Research Center (IKDRC-ITS), Ahmedabad
2014-04 - 2015-03 Senior Resident in Medicine
BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad
2011-05 - 2014-03 Resident in Medicine
BJ Medical College, BJ Medical, Ahmedabad
Education
2023-06 - 2023-06 Kidney Transplant Management
Mayo Clinic - USA
2015-04 - 2018-03 DM Nephrology
Institute of Kidney Disease And Research Center - Ahmedabad
2011-04 - 2014-03 MD General Medicine
B J Medical College - AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT
2004-07 - 2011-03 M.B.B.S
Pramukh Swami Medical College - Anand
Accomplishments
- Working as consultant nephrologist and head of transplant department at CIMS
Hospital, Ahmedabad since five years
- Has actively participated in establishing renal transplant programme at CIMS
Hospital.
- Currently supervising 4 HD centers in Gujarat.
- Actively participated in about 1000 renal transplants performed during three years at IKDRC
- Done >100 renal allograft biopsy More than 400 native kidney biopsy
- Handled 14 bedded nephrology ICU for 2 Years
- Done more than 50 Percutaneous CAPD catheter insertion
- Done 300 Permcath insertions at IKDRC
- More than 500 DLC Catheter insertion More than 500 Femoral dialysis catheter insertiono Good experience in CRRT and HDF and all modalities of hemodialysiso Worked in paediatric nephrology and performed more than 20 peritoneal dialysis inpaediatric patients.
Publications
- Our Experience of single center kidney paired donation transplantation to
increase living donor kidney transplantation in developing country (India) Kute VB, Shar PR, Patel HV, Modi PR, Shah VR, Rizvi SJ, Pal BC, Shah PS, Modi
MP, Butala BP, Wakhare PS, Varyani UT, Shinde SG, Ghodela VA, Kasat GS, Patil
MV, Patel JC, Kumar DP, Trivedi VB, Patel MH, Trivedi HL World J Transplant.
2017 Feb 24; 7(1): 64–69.
- Study of 100 patients presenting with hepatic encephalopathy with special
reference to etiology and outcome Patel S, Modi T, Patil M, Barad N, Shah R,
Mirani K, International Journal Of Scientific Research, Volume : 3 | Issue : 1 |
January 2014 • ISSN No 2277 - 8179
- Impact of COVID-19-associated Mucormycosis in Kidney Transplant
Recipients: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Meshram HS, Kute VB, Yadav DK,
Godara S, Dalal S, Guleria S, Bhalla AK, Pathak V, Anandh U, Bansal S, Patel H,
Speaker/ Faculty
Hegde U, Dave R, Chauhan S, Dave R, Kumar D, Jamale T, Bajpai D, Kenwar D,
Sil K, Vardhan H, Balwani M, Patil M, Deshpande R, Nandwani A, Jha PK, Jain M,
Das P, Mishra V, Segev DL, Kher V.Transplant Direct. 2021 Dec 13;8(1):e1255.
doi:10.1097/TXD.0000000000001255. eCollection 2022 Jan.PMID: 34912944
- Four-Way Kidney Exchange Transplant With Desensitization Increases
Access to Living-Donor Kidney Transplant: First Report From India. Kute VB,
Patel HV, Shah PR, Modi PR, Shah VR, Kasat GS, Patil MV, Patel JC, Kumar DP,
Trivedi HL.Exp Clin Transplant. 2018 Oct;16(5):528-532. doi:
10.6002/ect.2017.0089. Epub 2017 Sep 26.PMID: 28952921
- A Comparative Analysis of Chikungunya in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Compared With the General Population: A Multicenter, Retrospective, Cohort
Study From India. Dave R, Patel M, Kumar D, Patil M, Tambi P, Parmar V,
Dholakia A, Kute V, Arora P, Meshram HS.Exp Clin Transplant. 2023
Sep;21(9):722-726. doi: 10.6002/ect.2023.0129.PMID: 37885287
Speaker/ Faculty
I have talked as faculty on various topics in different conferences/platforms
- “Basic family care given to prevent morbidity in renal transplant recipients of India” at ISODP 2017, geneva switzerland
- “a study of carotid intimomedial thickness in CKD patients” at korean society of nephrology conference, 2017, seoul south korea.
- “ menace of MDR gram negative bacilli with a novel BL/BLI” at ahmedabad nephrology forum 2019
- “rise of carbapenam resistant enterobacterales” MK Shah medical college 2019
- “ role of ceftazidime avibactem in UTI” ahmedabad physician association 2019
- “ management and recent guidelines of UTI” ahmedabad nephrology forum 2020
- “ management of catheter related candida blood stream infection” IMA Bhuj 2020
- “ urospesis infection control and prevention” IMA baroda. 2021
- “torsemide in chronic renal failure” IKDRC 2021
- “role of ketoanalogue in CKD” young nephrologist association 2022
- “ recent advances in diabetic nephropathy” ahmedabad physician association 2022
- “initiating finrenone for right patient at right time” ahmedabad nephrology forum 2023
- “exploring the role of finrinone for cv benefits in CKD” ahmedabad nephrology forum 2023
- “initiation of RRT in AKI” webinar 2022
- “medical nutrition therapy way forward for dialysis” dietician conference ahmedabad 2022
- “recent advances in kidney transplantation” IMA rajkot and Surendranagar 2022
- “hyponatremia” in JIC-joint international conference ahmedabad 2019
- “SGLT2 inhibitors in kidney diasease” in JIC joint international conference ahmedabad 2020
- “approach to patient of proteinuria” in JIC joint international conference ahmedabad 2021
- “Resistant hypertension” in JIC joint international conference ahmedabad 2022
- “hyperkalemia” in JIC joint international conference ahmedabad 2023
- “Hyponatremia” in IMA Rajkot 2022.
- “Continuous Renal Replacement therapy - CRRT” physician's conclave Jodhpur 2022
- “recent advances in kidney transplantation” in IMA Jodhpur 2023
Paper Presentations
- Co Director of Transplant Department
- Renal transplant in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. ISNCON 2016.
- A case of SLE with acalculous cholecystitis. APGCON 2012.
- PRAKI: a single centre experience, ISN Frontiers 2018, Tokyo Japan.
- Outcome of Patients with Cerebrovascular Accident with Special Reference to
Glasgow Coma Scale Scoring – APGCON 2012.
- Study of Outcome and Predictors of outcome in patients with acute exacerbation of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – APICON 2012
- A study of carotid intimomedial thickness in CKD patients as a marker of
atherosclerosis – KSN 2017, Seoul, South Korea
- Basic family care given to prevent morbidity in renal transplant recipients of India –
ISODP 2017, Geneva, Switzerland.
- Vitamin d deficiency as a risk factor for development of post transplant diabetes
mellitus. World congress of nephrology, Melbourne, Australia 2019
- Organ preserving cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a resource limited country to
increase donor pool. The Transplant society, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2022
Affiliations
- Indian Society of Nephrology
- Indian Society of Organ Transplant
- The Transplantation Society
- Ahmedabad Nephrology Forum
- IMA, Ahmeadabad
