Designation of Dr. D K Agarwal
Dr. D K Agarwal
Nephrologist
Senior Consultant – Nephrology
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
Profile Snapshot of Dr. D K Agarwal
- Dr. D. K. Agarwal is a distinguished Nephrologist with over 27 years of experience in the field of Nephrology, specializing in Renal Transplantation, Hemodialysis, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), and the management of complex kidney diseases.
- He is currently affiliated with Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha in New Delhi, where he has earned a reputation for his expertise in managing a wide range of kidney-related conditions.
- Dr. Agarwal has held senior consultant positions at prestigious institutions, both nationally and internationally, including Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, and Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
- He is renowned for his expertise in handling kidney patients with critical conditions, particularly those suffering from Diabetes, Hypertension, and other systemic diseases.
- He has an exceptional track record in Renal Transplantation, including extensive experience with HIV patients in CKD Stage V and ABO-incompatible transplantations.
- His contributions to the field of Nephrology have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Dr. K.S. Mathur Gold Medal for MD (Gen. Medicine) from Agra University, Fellowships from the Indian Society of Nephrology (FISN), and the American Society of Nephrology (FASN).
- Dr. Agarwal’s academic contributions are equally impressive, having authored and contributed to multiple books, journals, and research papers of national and international repute.
- He has delivered numerous lectures, chaired sessions at various conferences, and served as a thesis guide and teacher for DM and DNB Nephrology students.
- His academic roles have included positions such as Academic Coordinator and Clinical Coordinator in Nephrology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.
Dr. D K Agarwal’s Expertise
- Adrenalectomy
- Hemodialysis
- Kidney Surgery
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Work Experience of Dr. D K Agarwal
- Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
- Senior Consultant, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
- Senior Consultant, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
Dr. D K Agarwal’s Qualifications
- MBBS
- MD
- DM (Nephrology)
- DNB (Nephrology)
- MNAMS (Nephrology)
- MAMS (Nephrology)
- FICP
- FISN
Awards & Recognitions received by Dr. D K Agarwal
- Involved in Clinical Nephrology for last 19 years as out patients / inpatients /emergencies / hemodialysis / CAPD / Renal Tx.
- Experience of more than 1000 renal Tx as a Nephrologist including cadaveric and live related Tx.
- Involved in CAPD program actively and presented my work on CAPD in California, USA.
- Visited many Institutes /Universities nationally / internationally including the University of Missouri Columbia, USA.
- Visiting Assistant Professor of the division of nephrology, department of internal medicine, University of Missouri school of medicine, Columbia, USA.
- Contributed chapters on various topics and many papers in books/journals of international and national repute.
- Delivered many lectures and chaired sessions at various conferences.
- Life member / Fellow of various national and international bodies including Member of Int. Society of Nephrology, member of the National Academy of Med. Sciences, Fellow of Indian Soc. of Nephrology, Fellow of Indian College of Physicians.
- Teaching medical graduates and postgraduates for the last 23 years.
- Deputed as an examiner in Nephrology of Osmania University Hyderabad.
- Co-ordinator of DNB program in Nephrology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
- Best Paper Award, for the presentation of the paper entitled “Role of serum IgE in Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome,” Presented in 26th convention of Indian College of Allergy and Applied Immunology 1992.
- Best oral presentation award for “Florid renal transplant fungal infection-better outcome with timely intervention” in 2nd International Congress on Transplantation and Kidney Diseases 1998.
- Awarded Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MAMS) at Jaipur on April 10th, 2004.
- Dr.B.N.Mishra Oration on “Diagnosis and Treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome.” delivered in Annual Seminar IMA-AMS U.P. Chapter organized by IMA-AMS Agra, on 19th December 2004 held at Agra, U.P.
- Awarded Fellow Indian Society of Nephrology (FISN) in recognition of Significant Contribution to the advancement of nephrology in the year 2003.
- Dr. G.S. Sainani & Dr. (Mrs) Pushpa G. Sainani Oration on “Overview on renal transplantation.” and for significant and outstanding contribution towards the advancement of Clinical Medicine in India delivered in ?? V Annual Conference 2006 organized by IACM of India, on the 7th and 8th October 2006 held at Dehradun, U.P.
- Merit Scholarship of S.N Medical college Agra in MBBS
- Paper of Merit in Biochemistry, Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, and Obst. & Gynae.
- Dr. K.S. Mathur Gold Medal of Agra University for MD (Gen, Medicine) Examination1988.
- 3rd Prize, in the postgraduate symposium of AIDS Conducted by Indian Medical Association, held at Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, in 1991.
- Got Fellowship, from Banaras Hindu University to visit the Department of Nephrology KEM Hospital, Bombay in 1992.
- Visiting Assistant Professor in the Division of Nephrology, Department of internal medicine, University of Missouri – School of Medicine, Columbia, USA in 2000.
- Dr. B.N. Mishra Oration on “Diagnosis and Treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome.” delivered in Annual Seminar IMA-AMS U. P. Chapter organized by IMA-AMS Agra, on 19th December 2004 held at Agra, U.P.
- Dr. G. S. Sainani & Dr. (Mrs) Pushpa G. Sainani Oration on “Overview on renal transplantation” and for significant and outstanding contribution towards the advancement of Clinical Medicine in India; V Annual Conference 2006 organized by IACM of India, on 7th and 8th of October 2006 held at Dehradun, U. P.
Memberships of Dr. D K Agarwal
- Life Member – Association of Physicians of Indian, 1990
- Life Member – Indian Society of Electrocardiology, 1990
- Life Member – Indian Society of Nephrology, 1991
- Life Member – Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, 1991
- Life Member – Hyderabad Transplant forum, 1994
- Fellow – Indian Association of Clinical Medicine, 1994
- Life Member – Hypertension Society of India, 1994
- Life Member – Indian Medical Association, 1997
- Fellow – IMA Academy of Medical Specialties in Nephrology, 1997
- Fellow – Indian College of Physicians, 2001
- Member – (NAMS) National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), 2003
- Fellow – Indian Society of Nephrology (FISN), 2003