Dr. Sunil Prakash
About the Doctor
Dr. Sunil Prakash is a nephrologist, a doctor who treats kidney disease. He has more than 39 years of experience. At BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, India, he is Chairman & HOD – Nephrology & Renal Transplantation. He treats sudden and complex kidney problems. He specialises in advanced CAPD, a type of dialysis done at home through the tummy, and other treatments.
He works in the hospital's Centre for Renal Sciences & Kidney Transplant. The centre covers kidney care, kidney intensive care, a blood pressure clinic and kidney transplants. The hospital lists long-term kidney disease, glomerulonephritis (inflamed kidney filters) and anaemia among the conditions he treats. He handles the medical side of kidney care. This includes dialysis, and checking and following up kidney transplant patients.
He holds an MBBS, an MD (Medicine) and a DM (Nephrology), plus FISPD and FISN (USA). AIIMS, New Delhi, trained him as a nephrology senior resident. Northern Railway Central Hospital later employed him as senior nephrologist. At Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon, he was Director & Head of Nephrology and Transplant Services.
He belongs to the International Society of Nephrology. Its travel grants took him to Sydney (1997) and Buenos Aires (1999) to present research. He holds life membership of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India and the Indian Society of Nephrology. Medwell can book your consultation.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Chronic Kidney Disease
Long-term care to protect kidney function. - Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
Advanced techniques in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. - Kidney Transplant Nephrology
Medical assessment and follow-up of transplant patients. - Glomerulonephritis
Diagnosis and treatment of kidney inflammation. - Critical Care Nephrology & Blood Pressure
Acute kidney problems and hypertension clinic.
Qualifications
- M.B.B.S.
- M.D. (Medicine)
- D.M. (Nephrology)
- FISPD
Fellow, International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis - F.I.S.N. (USA)
Fellow, International Society of Nephrology
Work Experience
- Chairman & HOD – Nephrology & Renal Transplant
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi • Present - Director & Head – Nephrology and Transplant Services
Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon - Senior Nephrologist
Northern Railway Central Hospital, New Delhi - Senior Resident – Nephrology
AIIMS, New Delhi
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Who is Dr. Sunil Prakash?
Dr. Sunil Prakash is Chairman & HOD – Nephrology & Renal Transplantation at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India, with more than 39 years of experience. He trained in nephrology at AIIMS, New Delhi, and specialises in advanced peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) techniques.
What kidney conditions does Dr. Sunil Prakash treat?
Dr. Sunil Prakash treats acute and complex kidney disorders, including chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis and kidney-related anaemia, and manages dialysis and kidney transplant patients. Your treatment plan is decided after he reviews your blood tests, urine tests and scans. Medwell can help international patients book this consultation.
Can Dr. Sunil Prakash help with a kidney transplant in India?
Yes. As head of Nephrology & Renal Transplantation at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dr. Sunil Prakash is involved in the medical assessment and follow-up of kidney transplant patients. Transplants follow Indian transplant law, and the hospital team guides patients and donors through the required approvals.
What languages does Dr. Sunil Prakash speak?
Dr. Sunil Prakash consults in English and Hindi. Patients who prefer another language, such as Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so that reports, questions and the treatment plan are clearly understood during the consultation at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr. Sunil Prakash?
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