Introduction

Dr. Vijay Kher is one of the best Nephrologist in Gurgoan. Dr. Vijay Kher is a well established Nephrologist in India who is solely responsible for starting the Department of Nephrology at some of the distinguished institutes in the country. Dr. Vijay Kher has served and treated several patients while working at Indraprastha Apollo prior to joining Medanta- The Medicity. Dr. Vijay Kher has immense knowledge in Nephrology and is dedicated towards the treatment and analysis of kidney transplant patients. Dr. Vijay Kher is a keen researcher and his interest areas include Clinical Immunosuppression, Steroid free immunosuppression, ABO Incompatible Transplantation, Paired Exchange donation, cost-containment, pre-emptive transplantation, Acute kidney injury, progression of renal diseases and glomerulenephritis. He has made several contributions to the Indian Nephrology Department and has also received award for efforts towards immunosuppression in Kidney Transplantation. With an extensive experience of over four decades, Dr. Vijay Kher is among the top most Nephrologists of the country. Dr. Vijay Kher is regularly invited as a visiting faculty in reputable national and international institutions. Dr. Vijay Kher has been an outstanding student during his academic years and has received the Pfizer PG gold medal. Dr Kher is a reputed member of several medical organizations and has been appreciated for his work in various scientific platforms. Dr. Vijay Kher has been part of several scientific forums where Dr. Vijay Kher has delivered over 350 orations and lectures. Dr. Vijay Kher has 180 publications in peer reviewed journals, written and edited 11 books and has 40 chapters in books to his credit.

Hospital Associations

Medanta The Medicity Gurgaon

Services/Interest

• Clinical Immuno-suppression
• AOB Incompatible Transplantation
• Treatment of Glomerulonephritis

Experience

Dr Vijay Kher has more than 35 Years of experience in the field of Nephrology.

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Vijay Kher has been awarded fellowships of National Academy of Medical Sciences, Royal College of Physicians Edinburg & Indian Society of Nephrology. Bansal Gold Medal and Oration of Indian Society of Nephrology for excellence in research in India – 1991. Pfizer Postgraduate Gold Medal –1979. Paper Award at International Congress of Organ Transplantation in the Developing Countries at Singapore, 1992. Best Paper awards at the Annual Conference of Indian Society of Nephrology in 2002, 2004, 2005 & 2009.

Education

MBBS, MD, DM, DNB

I Speak

English , Hindi