Dr. Alka Bhasin

Dr. Alka Bhasin

Dr. Alka Bhasin

  • Speciality: Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine
  • Designation: Principal Director – Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine, Max Smart Hospital, Saket, Delhi
  • Education: MBBS, Fellowship in Nephrology
  • Experience: 26+ years
  • Hospital: Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi

About Dr. Alka Bhasin

Dr. Alka Bhasin is a highly distinguished Nephrologist with over 26 years of extensive experience. She currently serves as the Principal Director of Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine at Max Hospital, Saket. Her academic journey began with an MB Bch BAO from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, in 1993. She was a Foundation Scholar there. She then completed her Senior House Officer training in Internal Medicine at Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin. A clinical rotation at Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, was also part of her training. Subsequently, she completed a Fellowship in Nephrology & Renal Transplantation at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, USA. She became a Diplomate of the American Board of Nephrology in 2001. Additionally, she holds a Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians, London (2022). Therefore, her training and credentials are truly world-class.

Moreover, Dr. Bhasin has held several prestigious positions. She served as HOD of Nephrology at Max Hospital, Saket, from 2000 to 2013. Resident in Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA, was another role she held. She created the syllabus for the Dialysis Technician Course in collaboration with NCERT in 2010. Renal Transplantation, Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Critical Care Nephrology are her key specialties. Hypertension, Glomerular Diseases, and Acid Base & Electrolyte Disorders are also her areas of expertise. She received the Max Healthcare Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Physician in 2010. Membership in MRCP Ireland, ASN, ISN, DSN, ISOT, and several other prestigious associations is held by her. Consequently, she is a globally recognized and trusted name in nephrology.

Work Experience

● Principal Director – Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine, Max Hospital, Saket (Present)
● HOD (Nephrology), Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (2000 – 2013)
● Resident – Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA (1996 – 1998)
● Senior House Officer – Internal Medicine, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland (1993 – 1996)
● Clinical Rotation, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona in Critical Care (6 months)
● Over 26 years of comprehensive nephrology experience

Specialty & Interests

● Renal Transplantation
● Haemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis
● Critical Care Nephrology
● Hypertension
● Glomerular Diseases
● Prevention of Renal Diseases
● Acid Base & Electrolyte Disorders
● Endotoxin Filtration for Cytokine Storm

Memberships

● Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), Ireland
● American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
● Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
● Delhi Society of Nephrology (DSN)
● Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
● Indian Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD)
● Indian Society of Hemodialysis (ISHD)
● Association of Vascular Access Technologists and Interventional Renal Physicians (AVATAR)

Education & Training

● MB Bch BAO (Medicine, Surgery and the Art of Obstetrics), Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (1993) – Foundation Scholar
● Certification – A-level GCSE, UK (1987)
● Senior House Officer – Internal Medicine, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland (1993 – 1996)
● Clinical Rotation, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona in Critical Care (6 months)
● Resident – Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA (1996 – 1998)
● Diplomate – American Board of Internal Medicine, USA (1998)
● Fellowship (Nephrology & Renal Transplantation), Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA (1998 – 2000)
● Observership (Nephrology & Transplantation), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2000 – 2002)
● Diplomate – American Board of Nephrology, USA (2001)
● Fellowship – Royal College of Physicians, London (2022)

Honors & Awards

● Champions Trophy for Best Quality (Nephrology & Dialysis), Max Hospital, Saket (2013)
● Created syllabus for Dialysis Technician Course in collaboration with NCERT for CBSE students after Class X (2010)
● Max Healthcare Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Physician (2010)
● Max Healthcare Award for Best Documentation by a Physician (2010)
● Foundation Scholar of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (1990)

Treatments Offered

● Renal Transplantation
● Haemodialysis
● Peritoneal Dialysis
● Critical Care Nephrology
● Hypertension Management
● Glomerular Disease Management
● Acid Base & Electrolyte Disorder Management
● Endotoxin Filtration for Cytokine Storm
● Comprehensive Nephrology Consultations and Care

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