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Dr. Arun Kumar N
Senior Consultant Specialist · Aster CMI Hospital
Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore• View Hospital★ Dialysis (Haemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis)20+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD (General Medicine)DNB (Nephrology)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Dialysis (Haemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis)
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Nephrology)
- Experience
- 20+ Years
- Hospital
- Aster CMI Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Arun Kumar N
Dr. Arun Kumar N is a Senior Consultant in Nephrology & Renal Transplant at Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, with over a decade of specialist experience in kidney disease and transplantation. He holds an MBBS, MD in General Medicine and DNB in Nephrology, and has built his practice across several leading tertiary hospitals in Bangalore. He is known for handling technically demanding transplants — ABO-incompatible renal transplants, multi-organ transplants, and renal transplantation in complex settings such as myeloma kidney, oxaluria and congenital kidney and urinary tract anomalies. He performed a paediatric pre-emptive ABO-incompatible transplant that was among the first of its kind in Karnataka. His research interests include epigenetics and kidney regeneration in hypertensive and diabetic kidney disease, renal pathology and clinical trials, and he has authored several national and international publications — with a syndrome named after him.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
MD (General Medicine)
DNB (Nephrology)
Clinical Career Timeline
Present: Senior Consultant – Nephrology & Renal Transplant, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
Consultant Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician, Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore
Senior Consultant Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician, SPARSH Hospital, Bangalore
Jan–Dec 2020: Consultant & Renal Transplant Physician, SSNMC Super Specialty Hospital, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore
Jan 2018–Dec 2019: Junior Consultant, Columbia Asia Hospital, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
Nov 2017–Jan 2018: Junior Consultant, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Bangalore
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Performed a paediatric pre-emptive ABO-incompatible renal transplant — among the first of its kind in Karnataka
Several national and international publications; a syndrome is named after him
Research interests in epigenetics and kidney regeneration, renal pathology and clinical trials
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Dialysis (Haemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis)
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Core Speciality
Glomerular & Parenchymal Renal Disease
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Core Speciality
Acute Kidney Injury
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Core Speciality
Chronic Kidney Disease & End-Stage Renal Disease
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Core Speciality
Renal Transplantation (including ABO-incompatible)
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures6 Procedures
Live-donor and deceased-donor kidney transplantationABO-incompatible and high-risk kidney transplantsPaediatric pre-emptive kidney transplantationRenal transplantation in myeloma kidney, oxaluria and congenital urinary tract anomaliesMulti-organ transplant nephrology supportChronic kidney disease staging and long-term management
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries5 Procedures
Acute kidney injury and acute renal failure managementHaemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis planningNephrotic syndrome and glomerulonephritis treatmentPolycystic kidney disease and kidney stone-related renal diseasePost-transplant immunosuppression and follow-up care
Practices At
Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
#43/2, New Airport Road, NH-7, Sahakara Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560092, India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Quaternary Clinical Procedures
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimally Invasive Specialty Surgery | $42,000 US/UK | $4,800 – $7,200 in India | 85% Less |
| Complex Quaternary Consultation & Workup | $4,500 US/UK | $450 – $800 in India | 84% Less |
| Advanced Robotic / Navigated Surgical Procedure | $58,000 US/UK | $6,500 – $9,800 in India | 84% Less |
| In-Hospital Specialized Recovery & Rehabilitation (7 Days) | $18,000 US/UK | $1,800 – $2,800 in India | 85% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Arun Kumar N provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Aster CMI Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: Who is the best nephrologist for kidney transplant at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore?
Ans: Dr. Arun Kumar N, Senior Consultant – Nephrology & Renal Transplant, specialises in ABO-incompatible and complex kidney transplantation.
2Q: What are Dr. Arun Kumar N's qualifications?
Ans: MBBS, MD (General Medicine) and DNB (Nephrology).
3Q: Does he perform ABO-incompatible kidney transplants?
Ans: Yes — ABO-incompatible and high-risk transplants are a defining area of his practice.
4Q: What kidney conditions does Dr. Arun Kumar N treat?
Ans: Chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, nephrotic syndrome, glomerular disease, polycystic kidney disease and end-stage renal failure requiring dialysis or transplant.
5Q: Where does Dr. Arun Kumar N practise?
Ans: At the Centre of Excellence for Nephrology & Renal Transplant, Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore.