- Speciality: Nephrologist
- Designation: Chief, Nephrology (Unit II), Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology), DNB (Nephrology)
- Experience: 31+ years
- Hospital: Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
About Dr. Lakshmi Kant Tripathi
Dr. Lakshmi Kant Tripathi is a distinguished nephrologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating kidney-related diseases, critical care nephrology, and renal transplants. With a remarkable academic record, he has contributed significantly to nephrology advancements in India and abroad. Over the years, he has supervised more than 53,000 dialysis sessions, demonstrating his expertise in managing acute and chronic kidney diseases, dialysis complications, and transplant immunology. His dedication to patient care extends beyond treatment, as he emphasizes preventive nephrology to curb the rising incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in India.
Dr. Tripathi played a pivotal role in establishing state-of-the-art nephrology departments in Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Maldives, and across six medical centers in Delhi-NCR. His expertise includes handling resistant hypertension, complex nephrotic syndromes, and high-risk kidney transplants, including ABO-incompatible cases. Dr. Tripathi is also actively involved in medical research and has published numerous papers in reputed journals. His continuous contributions to nephrology have earned him prestigious fellowships from the Indian Society of Nephrology (FISN) and the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (FISOT). Currently, he serves as the Unit Head and Faculty for DNB Studies at Artemis Hospital, training the next generation of nephrologists.
Work Experience
- Chief – Nephrology (Unit II), Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
- Senior Resident, SGPGIMS, Lucknow
- Service Senior Resident, IMS, BHU
- Senior Resident, Batra Hospital, New Delhi
- Led the development of nephrology & dialysis departments in multiple hospitals, including Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Maldives
- Supervised over 53,000 hemodialysis sessions in various centers across Delhi-NCR
Specialty Interests
- Kidney Transplantation (High-Risk & Incompatible Cases)
- Preventive & Clinical Nephrology
- Critical Care Nephrology
- Dialysis Therapies (CRRT, Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis)
- Resistant Hypertension & Nephrotic Syndromes
- Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Memberships
- Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
- Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
- Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India
- Indian Society of Hemodialysis
- Delhi Nephrology Society
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Indian Academy of Nephrology
Education & Training
- MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology) – Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU
- DNB (Nephrology) – Delhi
- Diploma in Yoga – Centre for Yoga, BHU
- Certificate Course in Training of Yoga – BHU
Honors & Awards
- Fellow of Indian Society of Nephrology (FISN) for exceptional contributions to nephrology
- Fellow of Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (FISOT) for advancements in kidney transplantation
- Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
- Novartis Transplant Fellowship at AIIMS, awarded by ISOT
- All India Merit Scholarship for Residential Schools
- Past Vice President, Delhi Nephrology Society
- Joint Secretary, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation