Dr. Prakash K C
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Proteinuria Management36+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD (General Medicine)DNB (Nephrology)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Proteinuria Management
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Nephrology)
- Experience
- 36+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Prakash K C
Dr. Prakash K C is a Consultant Nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, and Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk, Chennai, with 36-43 years of experience in managing kidney disorders. His core specialities include chronic kidney disease, kidney transplantation, and dialysis management, and he served as President of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India from 2006 to 2008, having previously served as its Secretary. He treats nephrotic syndrome, polycystic kidney disease, and kidney stones, performing ureteroscopy (URS) and haemodialysis alongside comprehensive nephrology ICU care. Dr. Prakash completed his MBBS from M.P. Shah Government Medical College in 1978, his MD in General Medicine from the same institution in 1982, and his DNB in Nephrology from the DNB Board, New Delhi, in 1988. He was awarded the Young Investigator Award by the Japanese Society of Nephrology in 1993 and has published research on infective complications of CAPD in the Indian Journal of Nephrology.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — M.P. Shah Government Medical College (1978)
MD (General Medicine) — M.P. Shah Government Medical College (1982)
DNB (Nephrology) — DNB Board, New Delhi (1988)
Clinical Career Timeline
Consultant Nephrologist — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
Consultant — Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk, Chennai
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Young Investigator Award, Japanese Society of Nephrology, 1993
President, Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India, 2006-2008 (Secretary, 1997-1999)
36-43 years of sustained nephrology practice in Chennai
Published research on infective complications of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Proteinuria Management
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Core Speciality
Nephrology ICU Care
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Core Speciality
Dialysis Management
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Core Speciality
Kidney Transplantation
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Core Speciality
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) managementAcute kidney injury (AKI) treatmentNephrotic syndrome and polycystic kidney disease treatment
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Kidney stone treatment and ureteroscopy (URS)Haemodialysis and renal replacement therapyKidney transplantation care
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 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. Prakash K C 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 Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Prakash K C specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in nephrology, including chronic kidney disease management, kidney transplantation, and dialysis care.
2Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Prakash have?
Ans: He has 36-43 years of experience in nephrology.
3Q: What leadership role has Dr. Prakash held?
Ans: He served as President of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India from 2006 to 2008.
4Q: Does Dr. Prakash treat kidney stones?
Ans: Yes, kidney stone treatment, including ureteroscopy (URS), is a regular part of his nephrology practice.