Dr. Rashmi S R

Dr Rashmi S R is the best nephrologist in Bengaluru, India, and is currently working as a consultant at the Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road. In her 18 years of experience, she has done approximately 1400 biopsies and managed the dialysis unit with around 150 dialysis per day. 

Dr Rashmi is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations. Through her involvement in various professional networks, she contributes to the advancement of nephrology. She is committed to staying updated with the latest developments in kidney care and dialysis management, continuously expanding her knowledge and expertise in the field.

Her areas of expertise include:

1. Renal transplant evaluation, including care of live and deceased donor transplant patients
2. Post-transplant management and follow-up care
3. Performing renal biopsies (adult and pediatric)
4. Insertion of HD (Hemodialysis) catheters and permanent catheters
5. Management of dialysis units
   

Dr Rashmi obtained her MBBS degree from Dr Baba Sahib Ambedkar Medical College in 2006. She then completed a DNB in General Medicine from the Mallya Hospital, Bangalore. She also completed her DNB in Nephrology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, in 2016. She was trained in ACLS in 2017.

She has delivered insightful talks on multiple critical topics in nephrology, including dialysis access surveillance, the importance of infection control practices in dialysis units, and kidney health awareness. She has also trained medical professionals, such as Baxter engineers and dialysis nurses, on the essentials of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, reflecting her commitment to education and spreading awareness within the medical community.

Dr Rashmi has contributed significantly to nephrology literature with various publications and research work. Her recent publications include "Recent Advances in Renal Transplant" in JAPI, "Pathophysiology of Hypertension in CKD" in Hypertension Journal, and an article on "A Case of Hearing Impairment and Renal Dysfunction," which is approved for publication in the Indian Journal of Nephrology (IJN). 

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, Dr Rashmi S R is well-equipped to communicate effectively with patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds. This linguistic proficiency ensures she can provide quality care to a broad spectrum of patients, making her accessible and approachable to people from different regions.

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