Dr. Gokul Nath is a highly esteemed Nephrologist based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an impressive 46 years of experience in the specialty. Holding multiple prestigious qualifications, including MBBS, MD in General Medicine, DM, and DNB in Nephrology, he has built a distinguished career marked by impactful contributions to the field. Dr. Nath's extensive training includes super specialization at the renowned CMC Vellore, and he has furthered his credentials by earning fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), London, and Fellowship from the Indian Society of Nephrology (FISN).
His professional journey features significant leadership roles, including serving as Professor Head of Nephrology at St John's Medical College for over a decade, before joining Apollo Hospitals in 2014, where he continues to provide expert care. As an active member of multiple national decision-making bodies, Dr. Nath has played a crucial role in developing treatment guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease in India.
Dr. Nath's dedication to education is evident through his roles as a postgraduate teacher and examiner at various prestigious medical institutions across the country, including PGI Chandigarh and SGPGI Lucknow. He has authored 15 chapters in nephrology textbooks and has actively contributed to the research community with 182 published papers, as well as delivering numerous guest lectures and orations.
His exceptional service in the Indian Air Force earned him the prestigious VSM award in 2000, recognizing his contributions to nephrology. Additionally, he has been honored with the esteemed 'Dhronacharya' award for his exceptional commitment to training future nephrologists in India. Dr. Gokul Nath is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil, making him accessible to a diverse patient population. With a profound dedication to advancing kidney healthcare, Dr. Nath stands as a pivotal figure in the field of nephrology.
- Professor of Medicine / Nephrology & HOD, Nephrology, Command Hospital, Air Force, Bangalore.
- Senior Advisor of Medicine & Nephrology at CH (EC) at Kolkata.
- Professor & Head, Department of Nephrology, St. John’s Medical College Hospital (2003-2014)
- Working in Apollo Hospitals since last Assignment
Memberships
- Member: Indian Best Practice Guidelines for CKD 2005.Convener: Updates if Indian Best Practice Guidelines for CKD 2012.
- Core Committee member for Indian Guidelines for Bone Mineral Diseases.
- Core Member: PD working group - Improving PD practices in India.
- Member of Sub- Group formed by FICCI for development of Standard Treatment Guidelines for selective common disease conditions in the country.
- Member: Zonal Coordination Committee of Government of Karnataka for Organ Transplantation (ZCCK).
- Key Opinion Leader Transplantation in India – recognized by The Transplantation Society.
- Member: Expert Committee for framing guidelines for use of Vaptans in Nephrology
Awards
- Elected Fellow-Indian Society of Nephrology - 2011
- Best researcher at International Society of Blood Purification Annual Meeting - 2011
- Vishisht Seva Medal – President of India - 2000
- Commendation by Chief of Air Staff - 1998
- Best Scientific Paper Award – Indian Society of Nephrology - 1994
- First place in MBBS.SRS Gold Medal.
Reseach & Publications
- Evaluation of Control of Diabetes Mellitus and Glycosolated Haemoglobin.Nortrypataline poisoning MJAFI 1987.
- Chloroquin resistant falciparum malaria and chemotherapy Chemoprophylaxis in Botswana Botshelo.HIV status and herpes infection in Africans.
- Psychometric evaluation in patients on Haemodialysis Acetate Vs Bicarbonate.Hepatitis ‘C’ – A growing concern in Haemodialysis JAPI, 1998.

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