Dr. Vishwanath S

Dr. Vishwanath S is one of the best consultant nephrologists and transplant specialists with over 29 years of rich experience in providing treatments with compassionate care to patients. This experience has empowered him with skills in specializing child and adult nephrology, thus making him the best nephrologist and transplant specialist in Bangalore. He is a consultant and head nephrology department at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. 

Awards and Achievements of Dr Vishwanath

• He has been awarded the prestigious Dr. HL Trivedi Gold Medal in DNB - Nephrology by the National Board of Examinations for his 1st rank in the all-India DNB Nephrology Examination. 
• Dr. Vishwanath also secured a Dr. PS Aniker, D.CH Gold Medal of Mysore University for his rank in the MBBS Degree examination.
• He has won the Best Poster Paper Award at the National Paediatric Conference in Cochin.
• He won the Best Paper award in the National Indian Society of Organ Transplantation meet, Transplant Hydronephrosis held at Jaipur, India.

Memberships of Dr Vishwanath

Dr Nath holds many memberships at various organizations some of them are mentioned below:

• Proud Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
•  Lifetime Member of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics
•  Member of Indian Society of Nephrology
•  Member of Indian Society of Transplantation.

Sessions & Publications by Dr Vishwanath

• Dr. Vishwanath has authored more than 23 publications including National and international journals, websites, and book chapters. Some of them are mentioned below:
• Post COVID-19 kidney complications - Dr. Vishwanath S, HOD & Consultant - Nephrology, Transplant Physician, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road.
• How two kids beat COVID-19 and serious ailments too.
• Doctors say cadaver kidney transplantation dropped after the Covid outbreak.
• Dr. Vishwanath S on The psychological aspect of organ donation in the current scenario | The Times of India | World Organ Donation Day.
• Dr. Vishwanath S on Busting myths and misconceptions over organ donation: A doctor speaks | The News Minute.
• Dr. Vishwanath S on Kidney diseases in children: Warning signs parents must look out for | Happiest Health.

Languages Spoken by Dr Vishwanath

Dr.Nath is fluent in many prominent languages which makes it easy for patients to understand and consult him. He is proficient in the languages below:

• English
• Kannada
• Hindi
• Telugu
• Tamil

Treatments Offered by Dr Vishwanath

• Dr Nath is experienced in handling all the problems related to the Kidney, and other nephrological issues, such as: 
• Managing  patients with renal problems, including Dialysis and active kidney transplant program
• Multisystem Problems and Paediatric Nephrology
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management is where the kidneys get damaged and can't perform their function normally.
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Management which can impact kidney health.
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Treatment for sudden kidney function decline
• Dialysis therapy patients with end-stage kidney disease
• Kidney Transplantation and follow-up care
• Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders (such as sodium, potassium, and calcium) 
• Glomerular Diseases that affect the glomeruli, the tiny filtering units in the kidneys, such as glomerulonephritis.
• Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Management and care for patients.
• Kidney Stone Management through dietary and lifestyle modifications, medications, or procedures.