Dr. Vinod Kumar K

Overview

Dr. Vinod Kumar is a highly skilled and experienced Nephrology specialist, boasting an impressive 13-year career in the field. With a deep passion for his work, Dr. Kumar has become an expert in various areas, including pediatric nephrology, kidney transplantation, and critical care nephrology. His extensive experience includes participation in over 500 kidney transplants, encompassing a wide range of complex procedures such as robotic transplants, pediatric transplants, ABO incompatible transplants, and high-risk transplants involving both living and deceased donors. Renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and compassionate approach, Dr. Kumar excels in providing accurate diagnoses and personalized care to his patients.

Dr. Vinod Kumar is currently working as Consultant Neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Karnataka.

Work Experience

Throughout his career, he has held a number of the following positions:

• Consultant Nephrologist – Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru – June 2022 — Till date.
• Consultant – Aster Medcity, Kochi – March 2014 — June 2022
• Consultant Nephrologist – BMH care hospital, Tanur, Kozhikode – September 2013- February 2014
• Junior Consultant Nephrology – St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru – May 2013 – August 2013
• Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, KannurMedical College, Anjarakandy, Kannur – June 2008 — September 2009

Education

Dr. Vinod Kumar is a highly qualified medical professional with an impressive academic background. He completed his MBBS from JSS Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Mysuru in 2004. Subsequently, he pursued MD in Internal Medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Hubballi in 2008. Dr. Kumar further specialized in Nephrology, obtaining DNB from St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru in 2013. He has also achieved notable certifications, including MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians, London in 2018 and a Specialty Certificate in Nephrology from the same institution in 2019. He holds fellowships in FASN from the American Society of Nephrology (2019) and FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (2021).