Designation of Dr. Dinesh Khullar
Dr. Dinesh Khullar
Nephrologist
Chairman – Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine
Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, India
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Dinesh Khullar
- Dr. Dinesh Khullar is a distinguished nephrologist and renal transplant specialist who serves as the Chairman of the Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplant Medicine at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.
- With over 25 years of experience in the field, Dr. Khullar is renowned for his expertise and contributions to kidney transplantation and dialysis.
- At Max Saket, Dr. Khullar oversees a wide range of responsibilities including quality control, clinical governance, and the development of academic programs such as the DNB and clinical fellowship programs.
- His leadership extends to physician hiring, credentialing, and guiding research activities, ensuring that the department maintains high standards of patient care and medical excellence.
- Dr. Khullar has an impressive track record with more than 5,000 successful kidney transplants, including over 1,200 performed at Max Hospital, Saket.
- He has tackled some of the most challenging cases in the field, including ABO-incompatible transplants and procedures for highly sensitized and high-risk recipients with significant co-morbidities.
- Notably, Dr. Khullar pioneered the establishment of an online hemodiafiltration unit in North India, introducing advanced dialysis technology to the region.
- His dedication to research is evident through his role as a national lead investigator in major clinical trials, including the landmark DAPA-CKD and Transform studies.
- He has published extensively in both national and international journals and has edited the influential book, Lupus Nephritis: Pathogenesis & Current Management.
- Dr. Khullar completed his MBBS and MD (Medicine) at DMC & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab University, followed by a DM (Nephrology) from PGIMER, Chandigarh. His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing nephrology through clinical practice, research, and innovative patient care.
- With his vast experience and pioneering work, Dr. Dinesh Khullar continues to be a leading figure in nephrology and renal transplantation, contributing significantly to the field and improving patient outcomes through his expertise and dedication.
Dr. Dinesh Khullar’s Expertise
- Acute Kidney Disease (AKI) Treatment
- Acute Renal Failure
- Adult Nephrology
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria) Treatment
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) treatment
- Diabetes Renal Failure
- Dialysis / Hemodialysis
- Electrolyte Disorders
- Hemodiafiltration (HDF)
- Hemodialysis
- Kidney Dialysis
- Kidney Disease Treatment
- Kidney Stone Treatment
- Kidney Transplant
- Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
- Lithotripsy
- Nephrectomy (Kidney Removal)
- Nephrology ICU
- Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Renal (Kidney) Surgery
- Renal Angioplasty & Stenting
- Renal Biopsy
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Transplant Nephrology
- Ureteroscopy (URS)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Work Experience of Dr. Dinesh Khullar
- Director – Nephrology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Present)
- Chairman & Head of the Department of Nephrology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (2013-Present)
- Professor of Nephrology at Ganga Ram Institute of Post Medical Education and Research (GRIPMER), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (from 1997 to 2013)
- Worked as Lecturer, Nephrology in the Dept. of Medicines at Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India from (1994 to 1996)
Dr. Dinesh Khullar’s Qualifications
- D.M. (Nephrology) from PGIMER, Chandigarh
- M.D. ( Medicine) from DMC & Hospital, Ludhiana ( Punjab University)
- MBBS from DMC & Hospital, Ludhiana ( Punjab University)
Memberships of Dr. Dinesh Khullar
- Fellow-International Society of Nephrology
- Fellow-International Transplant Observership
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA in 2010
- Fellow-Roche Preceptorship in Kidney Transplantation, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA in 2008.
Awards & Recognitions received by Dr. Dinesh Khullar
- D K Pal Chaudhary memorial oration at the Annual Meeting of the Indian Medical Association, SDB
- Lifetime achievement award by Human Care Charitable Trust
- Dr. Sushil Malik Memorial award oration “Pertinent use of drugs in chronic kidney disease” at the annual convention of SDB IMA
- J.M. Patel Oration at Annual Conference of Indian Society of Organ Transplantation – 2015
- Sushil Malik memorial oration at the Annual Convention of the Indian Medical Association, (SDB)
- Numerous International & National publications
- Papers presented at National & International conferences