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Vision and Mission

  • To make teaching standards comparable to international and national standards.
  • To create research material and publications of international and national standards.
  • To organize international and national level conferences, seminars, and guest lectures.
  • To provide the most modern services in various fields of nephrology to patients at an affordable cost.
  • To provide all types of services in nephrology under one roof.

Nephrology Programs

  • D.M. Nephrology (3 seats per year)
  • Ph.D. in Nephrology

Nephrology Department Overview

The Nephrology department of Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Pimpri, Pune is situated in the New Building Hi-Tech on the First floor. It includes the PG room, seminar room, departmental library, and procedure room.

Facilities

OPD Services: The OPD is located in the New Building Hi-Tech on the First floor.

Dialysis Unit: Located on the 1st floor of the Hi-Tech Building.

Nephrology Wards: Situated on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

Kidney Transplant ICU: Located on the 5th floor of the Hi-Tech building.

Staff

There are a total of:

1 Professor

2 Associate Professors

1 Assistant Professor

1 Senior Resident

Transplant Intensive Care Unit

The unit has 6 beds, is state-of-the-art, and is staffed adequately, with 24-hour physician availability.


OPD schedule

DAY OPD TIMING
MONDAY PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY 10 - 1 PM
TUESDAY CLINICAL NEPHROLOGY 10 - 1 PM
THURSDAY KIDNEY TRANSPLANT 09 - 1 PM
FRIDAY DIALYSIS (HD & CAPD) 10 - 1 PM

IPD Services

  • Hemodialysis: Emergency and maintenance
  • Slow Intermittent Hemodialysis Modalities: (SLED, SCUF)
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Percutaneous Peritoneal Catheter Insertion
  • Plasmapheresis
  • USG-Guided Renal Biopsy
  • HD Catheter Insertion
  • Tunnelled Permanent Catheter Insertion
  • Renal Transplant:
    • Live Related
    • Cadaveric
    • Paediatric

SN Name of the Faculty Photograph Educational Qualification Designation Registration No.
1 Dr. Charan B B Dr. Charan B B MBBS, MD, DM (Clinical Nephrology) Professor & HOD 2017041038
2 Dr. Atul Dattatreya Sajgure Dr. Atul Dattatreya Sajgure MBBS, MD, DM (Paediatric Nephrology) Professor 75878
3 Dr. Pavan Shripati Wakhare Dr. Pavan Shripati Wakhare MBBS, MD, DM (Transplantation) Associate Professor 2010051608
4 Dr. Nilesh Shivajirao Shinde Dr. Nilesh Shivajirao Shinde MBBS, MD, DM (Interventional Nephrology) Assistant Professor 2010092887
5 Dr. Vivek Baliram Biradar Dr. Vivek Baliram Biradar MBBS, DNB (General Medicine), DNB (Nephrology) Senior Resident 2012072134
6 Dr. Gaurav Singh Dr. Gaurav Singh MBBS, MD Senior Resident 2014062960
7 Dr. V Vigneshram Dr. V Vigneshram MBBS, MD Senior Resident 122815

Facilities

Demonstration Room

Seminar Room

Departmental Library

Audio Visual Aids

OPD

Side Lab

Wards:

20 Bedded Male Ward

15 Bedded Female Ward

Medical ICU & Kidney Transplant ICU

Demonstration Room
DEPARTMENT LIBRARY
Seminar Room
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT ICU
Departmental Library
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT ICU
Audio Visual Aids
MEDICAL ICU
OPD
DIALYSIS UNIT
Side Lab
NEPHROLOGY OPD
Facility 1
NEPHROLOGY MALE WARD
Facility 2
R. O. PLANT

Academics Extension and Research

Research Summary

Sr. No. Name of the Project and Duration Name of Teachers Amount of Seed Money Provided (INR in Lakhs) Sanctioned Year
1 Correlation of Histological Parameters by Oxford Classification and Clinical Presentation of IgA Nephropathy Dr. Tushar Dighe NIL
2 Peritoneal Membrane Transport Characteristics in CAPD Population as Assessed by Standardized Abrdged Peritoneal Equilbration Test – Standard PET Dr. Tushar Dighe NIL
3 A study to Assess the Prevalence and Severity of Metabolic Acidosis in Hemodialysis Patients Dr. Atul Sajgure NIL
4 Association between High Sensitivity C Reactive protein and Lipid Profile in Chronic Kidney Disease Dr. Tushar Dighe NIL
5 To Study Correlation Of Nail Creatinine With Serum Creatinine In Chronic Kidney Disease Stage Vd & In Renal Transplant Recipient Dr. Atul Sajgure NIL
6 Role Of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring In Management Of Hypertension In Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease On Hemodialysis Dr. Atul Sajgure NIL
7 Study Of Correlation Of Serum Phosphorus With Carotid Intima Media Thickness In Chronic Kidney Disease Dr. Tushar Dighe NIL
8 Role Of Heart Rate Variablity With Holter Monitoring in Chronic Kidney Disease Dr. Tushar Dighe NIL
9 Study of Effect of Hemodialysis on Left Ventricular Mass in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Dr. Tushar Dighe NIL
10 A Comparative Study on The Incidence of Contrast Induced Nephropathy Following Intra-Arterial Versus Intra-Venous Contrast Administration Dr. Atul Sajgure NIL
11 To assess the levels of Carbamylated Hemoglobin in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis Dr. Atul Sajgure NIL
12 Analysis of 24-hour urinary sodium excretion and urine spot sodium and their co-relation with 24-hour blood pressure in healthy subjects, chronic kidney disease patients and maintenance dialysis patients Dr. Tushar Dighe NIL
13 Role of T-Lymphocytes in Kidney Disease Dr. Tushar Dighe NIL
14 Evaluation of Neuroradiological Findings in End Stage Renal Disease Patients on Renal Replacement Therapy Dr. Tushar Dighe NIL
15 Clinical Assessment of Living Related Kidney Donor Pre and Post Donor Nephrectomy Dr. Tushar Dighe NIL
16 Study of Profile Urinary TGF-β1 in the Proteinuric Kidney Diseases Dr. Atul Sajgure NIL

  • Hemodialysis machines – 27
  • Hep B – 03
  • Hep C - 02
  • COVID - 03
  • Microscope – self-illuminating
  • Colorimeter
  • Urine dipstick
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Department of Nephrology
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Nephrology Female Ward
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MICROSCOPE
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DIALYSIS MACHINE
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MICROSCOPE

  1. Vedavati Purandare, Arjun Kakrani, Charan Bale, Shalbha Tiwari, Ambika Unnikrishnan. Insulin Resistance in Early and Advanced Diabetic Kidney Disease. Chronicle of Diabetes Research and Practice. 2022 Jan; Vol. 1; Issue 1. (P 3-8).
  2. Kukarni, A. Sajgure, P. Wakhare, C. Bale, N. Shinde, A. Chavan, T. Dighe. BK Polyomavirus Nephropathy in Renal Transplant Patients: A Race with Time?. Kidney International Reports. 2022 Sep; Vol. 7; Issue 9.
  3. A. Chavan, T. Dighe, A. Sajgure, C. Bale, P. Wakhare, N. Shinde, A. Kulkarni. Acute Kidney Injury with Lymphatic Filariasis in a Kidney Transplant Recipient. Kidney International Reports. 2022 Sep; Vol. 7; Issue 9.
  1. Charan Bale, Sunil Mhaske, Vedavati Purandare, Akshay Kulkarni, Abhijit Chavan, Nishant Vyas, Bharat Purandare. Emphysematous pyelonephritis and Diabetes Mellitus, a Clinical Prospective. Chronicle of Diabetes Research and Practice. 2023 January; Vol. 2; Issue 1.
  2. Wakhare P, Dighe T, Shinde N, Bale C, Chavan A, Kulkarni A, Saha D, Godbole S, Phadke C, Makan A, Sajgure A. Transesophageal echocardiography in patients with cuffed tunneled hemodialysis catheter - A bridge to the missed diagnosis. Kidney International Reports. 2023 March; Vol. 8; Issue 3.
  3. Atul Sajgure, Ajit Kulkarni, Atul Joshi, Vasanti Sajgure, Vaishali Pathak, Rashida Melinkeri, Shilpa Pathak, Sumit Agarwal, Manoj Naik, Milind Rajukar, Ameya Sajgure, Girish Date. Safety and efficacy of mycophenolate in COVID-19 infection: A non-randomized prospective study. The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia. 2023 April; Vol. 11; Issue.
  4. Abhijit Chavan, Dr. Tushar Dighe, Dr. Charan Bale, Dr. Pavan Wakhare, Dr. Nilesh Shinde, Dr. Akshay Kulkarni, Dr. Chetan Phadke, Dr. Atul Sajgure. Tacrolimus induced acute pancreatitis in the immediate postoperative period in a kidney transplant recipient: A case report. European Chemical Bulletin. 2023 June; Vol. 12; Issue 6.
  5. Akshay Kulkarni, Dr. Atul Sajgure, Dr. Charan Bale, Pavan Wakhare, Dr. Nilesh Shinde, Dr. Abhijit Chavan, Dr. Chetan Phadke, Dr. Tushar Dighe. Ralstonia pickettii bacteremia in a maintenance hemodialysis patient: a case report from western part of India. European Chemical Bulletin. 2023 June; Vol. 12; Issue 6.
  6. Debapriya Saha, Tushar A Dighe, Atul D Sajgure, Charan Bale. Metastatic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection with infective endocarditis, pulmonary septic emboli, axillary abscess with a subacute presentation in a patient with chronic end-stage kidney disease on maintenance hemodialysis. BMJ Case Reports. 2023 August; Vol. 16; Issue 6.
  7. Akshay Kulkarni, Charan Bale, Pavan Wakhare, Nilesh Shinde, Abhijit Chavan, Tushar Dighe, Atul Sajgure. Study of Profile of Urinary TGF-β1 in Diabetic Nephropathy: A Single-Center Experience From India. Cureus. 2023 September; Vol. 15; Issue 9.
  8. Abhijit Chavan, Charan Bale, Pavan Wakhare, Nilesh Shinde, Akshay Kulkarni, Atul Sajgure, Tushar Dighe. Measured Glomerular Filtration Rate in Live Related Kidney Donors Three Months Post-Kidney Donation: A Single-Center Experience From Western India. Cureus. 2023 September; Vol. 15; Issue 9.

Programme Outcomes

  • PO - 1: After completion of programme he/she should be able to clinically (Cognitive) diagnose all Renal disorders.
  • PO - 2: Able to plan and implement the best possible treatment. (Cognitive)
  • PO - 3: Able to understand and carry out renal biopsy, and perform hemodialysis (Skill) Catheter insertion and permanent, cuffed, tunneled catheter insertion and interpret radiological investigation like CT scan, MRI, renal Angiograms.
  • PO - 4: Should be able to impart teaching to other medical & paramedical personnel. (Cognitive & Skill)
  • PO - 5: Able to undertake research activities. (Cognitive)

Course Outcomes

  • CO – 1: Take detailed renal history.
  • CO – 2: Perform detailed renal examination.
  • CO – 3: Understand renal anatomy and renal histopathology.
  • CO – 4: Treat all renal disorders.
  • CO – 5: Perform Radiological investigations and interpret MRI, CT scan, angiography, renal biopsy, and perform hemodialysis catheter insertion and permanent, cuffed, tunneled catheter insertion.
  • CO – 6: Discuss differential diagnosis through case presentation.
  • CO – 7: Journal Club & Seminar.

Sr. No. Name of Doctor Department Designation Name of the Company/Hospital
1 Dr. Bipin Johny Nephrology Consultant Sunrise Hospital, Kochi, Kerala- 682030
2 Dr. Charan Bale Nephrology Asso. Prof. Dr. D.Y. Patil Hospital & Research Centre, Pune - 411018
3 Dr. Ashwini Sharma Nephrology Consultant Rukmini Birla Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan - 302018
4 Dr. Jayraj Korpe Nephrology Consultant Korpe Multispecialist Hospital, Civil Line, Akola – 444001
5 Dr. Nilesh Shinde Nephrology Senior Resident Dr. D.Y. Patil Hospital & Research Centre, Pune - 411018
6 Dr. Abhishek Goel Nephrology Consultant Dr. Goel Kidney Care Centre, Kashipur, Uttarakhand - 244713
7 Dr. Vajed Mogal Nephrology Consultant Brain Multispeciality Hospital, Aurangabad - 431001
8 Dr. Pratik Shete Nephrology Consultant Shriniwas Hospital, Nashik - 422006
9 Dr. Adel Moideen Nephrology Consultant Private Practice
10 Dr. Naveen Reddy Nephrology Consultant Private Practice
11 Dr. Prasad Gurjar Nephrology Consultant Private Practice
12 Dr. Purva Bavikar Nephrology Consultant Virinchi Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500034

Teaching Programme at present for on Rotation for P. G. students

Sr. No. Activity Frequency
1 Journal Club Once in a month, 2nd Wednesday
2 Seminar / Symposium Once a month, 3rd Friday
3 Case Presentation Once a week, Tuesday
4 Lectures Once in 15 days, 2nd & 4th Friday
5 PPT at Conference As necessary

Training Programme for D. M. (Nephrology) students

Sr. No. Activity Frequency
1 Case Presentation Once a week
2 Journal Club Once a week
3 Seminar Once in 15 days
4 Pathology/Radiology Meeting Once a month
5 Lecture Once a week
6 Compulsory Attendance for ISN (West Zone), ISN (National)
7 Grand Round Once a week
8 Subject Review Once a fortnight

Teaching Programme at present for on Rotation for P.G. students.

Sr. No. Activity Frequency
1 Journal Club Once a month, 2nd Wednesday
2 Seminar / Symposium Once a month, 3rd Friday
3 Case Presentation Once a week, Tuesday
4 Lectures Once in 15 days, 2nd & 4th Friday
5 PPT at Conferences As necessary

Training Programme for D. M. (Nephrology) students.

Sr. No. Activity Frequency
1 Case Presentation Once a week
2 Journal Club Once a week
3 Seminar Once in 15 days
4 Pathology/Radiology Meeting Once a month
5 Lecture Once a week
6 Compulsory Attendance for ISN ISN (West Zone), ISN (National)
7 Grand Round Once a week
8 Subject Review Once a fortnight

Sr. No. Dissertation Topic Name Designation Guide
1 Correlation of Histological Parameters by Oxford Classification and Clinical Presentation of IgA Nephropathy Dr. Charan Bale Asso. Prof. Dr. Tushar Dighe
2 Peritoneal Membrane Transport Characteristics in CAPD Population as Assessed by Standardized Abridged Peritone Equilibration Test – Standard PET Dr. Ashwini Sharma Asso. Prof. Dr. Tushar Dighe
3 A study to Assess the Prevalence and Severity of Metabolic Acidosis in Hemodialysis Patients Dr. Jayraj Korpe SR Dr. Atul Sajgure
4 Association between High Sensitivity C Reactive protein and Lipid Profile in Chronic Kidney Disease Dr. Abhishek Goel SR Dr. Tushar Dighe
5 To Study Correlation Of Nail Creatinine With Serum Creatinine In Chronic Kidney Disease Stage Vd & In Renal Transplant Recipient Dr. Nilesh Shinde SR Dr. Atul Sajgure
6 Role Of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring In Management Of Hypertension In Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease On Hemodialysis Dr. Vajed Mogal JR III Dr. Atul Sajgure
7 Study Of Correlation Of Serum Phosphorus With Carotid Intima Media Thickness In Chronic Kidney Disease Dr. Pratik Shete JR III Dr. Tushar Dighe
8 Role Of Heart Rate Variability With Holter Monitoring In Chronic Kidney Disease Dr. Naveen Reddy JR II Dr. Tushar Dighe
9 Study of Effect of Hemodialysis on Left Ventricular Mass in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Dr. Prasad Gurjar JR II Dr. Tushar Dighe
10 A Comparative Study on The Incidence of Contrast Induced Nephropathy Following Intra-Arterial Versus Intra-Venous Contrast Administration Dr. Adel Moideen JR II Dr. Atul Sajgure
11 To assess the levels of Carbamylated Hemoglobin in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis Dr. Azhar Hassan JR I Dr. Atul Sajgure
12 Analysis of 24-hour urinary sodium excretion and urine spot sodium and their co-relation with 24-hour blood pressure in healthy subjects, chronic kidney disease patients and maintenance dialysis patients Dr. John Abraham JR I Dr. Tushar Dighe
13 Role of T-Lymphocytes in Kidney Disease Dr. Purva Bavikar JR I Dr. Tushar Dighe
14 Role of Heart Rate Variability With Holter Monitoring In Chronic Kidney Disease Dr. Naveen Reddy - Dr. Tushar Dighe
15 A Comparative Study on The Incidence of Contrast Induced Nephropathy Following Intra-Arterial Versus Intra-Venous Contrast Administration Dr. Adel Moideen - Dr. Atul Sajgure
16 Study of Effect of Hemodialysis on Left Ventricular Mass In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Dr. Prasad Gurjar - Dr. Tushar Dighe
17 Analysis of 24-hour urinary sodium excretion and urine spot sodium and their co-relation with 24-hour blood pressure in healthy subjects, chronic kidney disease patients and maintenance dialysis patients. Dr. John Abraham Tharayil - Dr. Tushar Dighe
18 To Assess the levels of Carbamylated Hemoglobin in Chronic Kidney Disease patients on Hemodialysis. Dr. Syed Mohd Azhar Hassan - Dr. Atul Sajgure
19 Role of T-Lymphocytes in Kidney Disease Dr. Purva Bavikar - Dr. Tushar Dighe
20 Evaluation Of Neuroradiological Findings In End Stage Renal Disease Patients On Renal Replacement Therapy Dr. Debapriya Saha - Dr. Tushar Dighe
21 Clinical Assessment of Living Related Kidney Donor Pre and Post Donor Nephrectomy Dr. Abhijit Chavan - Dr. Tushar Dighe
22 Study of Profile Urinary TGF-β1 in the Proteinuric Kidney Diseases Dr. Akshay Kulkarni - Dr. Atul Sajgure
23 A Study to Assess the Prevalence and Severity of Metabolic Acidosis in Patients of Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis Dr. Chetan Phadke - Dr. Tushar Dighe
24 To Corelate Menstrual Hormonal Abnormalities in patients of Chronic Kidney Disease on Maintenance Hemodialysis Dr. Anuja Makan - Dr. Atul Sajgure
25 Correlation of Hypoglycemic Episodes with Blood Pressure Changes and Cardiac Rhythm in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis Dr. Shreeharsh Godbole - Dr. Charan Bale
26 Outcomes of standard versus CYP3A4 Genotype adapted dosing of Tacrolimus in Renal Transplant Recipients Dr. Abhishek Borale - Dr. Tushar Dighe
27 Correlation of Finger Nail Creatinine with Serum Creatinine in Patients of Kidney Disease And Renal Transplant Recipients. Dr. Gaurav Singh - Dr. Atul Sajgure

Sr. No. Name Designation Details of Achievements
1 Dr. Tushar Dighe Prof. & HOD Examiner for fellowship examination at M.G.M. Institute of Medical Sciences, Aurangabad. Examiner for D.M. Nephrology examination at Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Chairperson for session at ISN-WZ 2022, Aurangabad.
2 Dr. Atul Sajgure Professor Chairperson for session at ISN-WZ 2022, Aurangabad.
3 Dr. Pavan Wakhare Asst. Prof. Guest speaker for session – Vascular access for hemodialysis at 3rd National CME 2022, Pune.
4 Dr. Tushar Dighe Director Nephrology Services Guest speaker – ‘Basics of Evaluation and management of Transplant recipient and donor and transplant outcome’ at ROTTO SOTTO transplant coordinators training program, Deenanath Hospital auditorium, Pune on 17th – 21st April 2023.
5 Dr. Charan Bale Professor Chairperson in 7th International Diabetes Summit-2023 held from 10th – 12th March 2023 at Pune.