- Speciality: Renal Transplant
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Renal Transplant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MS, DNB, FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Ed), FRCS(Glas), FRCP(Edin), MNAMS | Kidney Transplant
- Experience: 35+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Sandeep Guleria
Dr. Sandeep Guleria is a highly experienced and renowned Renal Transplant Surgeon with over 33 years of expertise in kidney transplant and related procedures. He has served in leading institutions such as AIIMS, New Delhi, and St. James’s University Hospital, Leeds (UK), where he gained international exposure in advanced organ transplantation. Currently serving as Senior Consultant in Transplant Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, Dr. Guleria specializes in kidney transplant surgery, vascular access surgery, peritoneal dialysis surgery, and percutaneous renal biopsies. His patient-first approach, clear communication in Hindi and English, and clinical precision have made him a trusted name among patients with critical renal conditions.
Dr. Guleria holds an impressive list of qualifications including MBBS, MS, DNB, FRCS (Eng, Edin, Glas), FRCP (Edin), and MNAMS. He is a Life Member of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation and actively involved with several national and international surgical societies. His professional journey reflects a commitment to academic excellence, having held key teaching roles at AIIMS and contributed significantly to research in the field of transplantation. Widely respected in India and abroad, Dr. Guleria continues to raise the bar for renal transplant care, combining global standards with compassionate, ethical medical practice.
Work Experience
- 1986–1988: Junior Resident, Dept. of Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
- 1989–1992: Senior Resident, Dept. of Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
- 1992 (Nov): S.H.O., Urology and Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, London
- 1992–1993: Clinical & Research Fellow (Registrar), Academic Unit of Surgery, St. James’s University Hospital, Leeds
- 1994–1997: Assistant Professor & Consultant Surgeon, Dept. of Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
- 1997–1998: Senior Fellow (Senior Registrar), Dept. of Organ Transplantation, St. James’s University Hospital, Leeds
- 1998–2002: Associate Professor, Dept. of Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
- 2002–2003: Consultant Surgeon, Organ Transplantation and Surgery, St. James’s University Hospital, Leeds
- 2004–2008: Additional Professor, Dept. of Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
- 2008–2011 (June): Professor, Dept. of Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
- 2011 (July) – Present: Senior Consultant, Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
Memberships
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Indian Society of Nephrology
- Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (Life Member)
- Delhi Nephrology Society
- Indian Society of Emergency Services
- Royal College of Surgeons of:
- Edinburgh
- England
- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Association of Minimal Invasive Surgeons of India
- Society of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)
- The Transplantation Society (Member)
- India Hernia Society
Specialty & Interests
- Kidney transplant surgery
- Vascular access surgery
- Percutaneous renal biopsies
- Dialysis and peritoneal dialysis surgery
Education & Training
- MBBS
- MS – Master of Surgery
- DNB – Diplomate of National Board
- FRCS (Eng, Ed, Glas) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England, Edinburgh, Glasgow)
- FRCP (Edin) – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh)
- MNAMS – Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences
Honors & Awards
- Senior Fellow, prestigious transplant training centers in the UK
- Held multiple senior academic positions at AIIMS, New Delhi
- International recognition as a transplant surgeon and educator
- Contributed significantly to the development of organ transplant protocols in India
Treatments Offered
- Kidney transplant surgery
- Vascular access creation for dialysis
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion
- Percutaneous renal biopsy
- Management of dialysis access complications
- Conditions Treated
- End-stage renal disease
- Liver disease and cirrhosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Brachydactyly (as part of multidisciplinary care)
