Dr. Anoop Amarnath

Dr Anoop Amarnath is a Consultant - Geriatric Medicine with more than 15 years of experience and is currently working in Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road. Throughout his illustrious career, he has worked at renowned medical institutions in the UK, including the Royal Infirmary Sunderland, St. James' Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and York Hospitals.

Dr Amarnath specialises in treating conditions like:

• Arthritis
• Stroke
• Chest pain
• Knee joint pain
• Geriatric kidney diseases

He is skilled in geriatric nephrology procedures and provides comprehensive care for chronic kidney disease, resuscitation in elderly patients, and other age-related ailments.

Dr Amarnath is an honorary member and a distinguished member of the Medical Council of India (MCI). He is also affiliated with the Critical Care Support Unit (CCSU) at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, where he has played a pivotal role in addressing public health issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Anoop Amarnath completed his specialisation in geriatric medicine from the prestigious Royal College of Physicians in London. He honed his skills in geriatrics at leading institutions in the UK, including the Royal Infirmary Sunderland, St. James' Hospital Leeds, Hull Royal Infirmary, and York Hospitals in North Yorkshire. His advanced training and extensive experience make him one of the few doctors in India to specialize in Geriatric Nephrology.

Dr Amarnath has presented groundbreaking research at esteemed forums like the American Society of Nephrology and the British Renal Society. Notable publications include studies on:

1. Inappropriate drug prescriptions in the elderly
2. The progression of chronic kidney disease in elderly Indian patients
3. The validity of the 4-point MDRD formula for assessing kidney function in this cohort

He has also authored research on resuscitation status in elderly patients and frequently provides expert commentary in leading newspapers such as The Hindu, Deccan Herald, and Times of India.

Dr Amarnath, a geriatric medicine specialist has received numerous accolades, including a prestigious certificate from the American Society of Nephrology at their annual meeting in 2009. He was a gold medalist during his academic career and was selected by the Royal College of Physicians to organize the MRCP exams at York Hospitals. He is fluent in English, Kannada, and Hindi, ensuring effective communication with patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

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