Transplant Nephrologist

Transplant Nephrologist

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Role Summary

The Transplant Nephrologist will be responsible for providing comprehensive kidney transplant care, including pre-transplant evaluation, post-transplant management, and long-term follow-up of renal transplant patients. The role involves close coordination with transplant surgeons, intensivists, dialysis teams, and multidisciplinary staff to ensure optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Care

• Conduct detailed evaluations of transplant candidates and donors.
• Manage pre-transplant workups, medical optimization, and counselling.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for post-transplant patients.
• Monitor immunosuppressive therapy and manage complications like rejection, infections, and metabolic issues.
• Oversee chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patient management when needed.
• Participate in dialysis rounds (HD, PD) related to transplant patients.

2. Transplant Program Support

• Work closely with transplant surgeons and the transplant coordination team.
• Participate in transplant committee meetings and case selections.
• Ensure adherence to medical, legal, and ethical protocols of organ transplantation.
• Assist in developing and improving protocols, SOPs, and clinical pathways.

3. Emergency & Critical Care Support

• Manage acute transplant emergencies, graft dysfunction, complications, and ICU care.
• Provide on-call support for transplant patients.

4. Patient Education & Counselling

• Educate patients and family members regarding transplant process, medication adherence, lifestyle, and follow-up care.
• Engage in community awareness programs if required.

5. Academic & Research Contribution

• Participate in departmental teaching for residents, fellows, and nursing staff.
• Engage in clinical research, audits, and publish case studies when possible.

6. Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of medical records.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, quality standards, and transplant regulatory guidelines.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and accreditation processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• MD/DNB in General Medicine or Pediatrics (as applicable).
• DM/DNB in Nephrology from a recognized institution.
• Additional fellowship/training in Kidney Transplantation preferred.
• Valid medical registration.
• 0–10+ years of experience in renal transplant care (depending on level of hiring).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical expertise in transplant nephrology.
• Excellent diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage complex and emergency cases.
• Strong communication and counselling ability.
• Team-oriented approach with multidisciplinary coordination.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and ethics.

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