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20 Dr. Georgi Abraham

Dr. Georgi Abraham

Professor & Senior Consultant, Department of Nephrology

MGM Healthcare, Chennai
Chennai, India
40+ years of experience
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About Doctor

Qualifications:
  • MBBS – T.D. Medical College, Alleppey, Kerala (1975)
  • MD (General Medicine) – Mysore University (1979)
  • MRCP – UK (1982)
  • FRCP – London (1995)
  • FRCP – Glasgow (1995)
Overview:

Dr. Georgi Abraham is a globally recognized nephrologist, humanitarian, and educator with 40 years of clinical and academic excellence. He has held esteemed positions as Professor at Sri Ramachandra Medical College (1996–2008), Pondicherry Institute of Health Sciences (2008–2020), and Director of Nephrology at Madras Medical Mission Hospital. Currently, he serves as Professor and Senior Consultant in Nephrology at MGM Healthcare, Chennai.

His clinical expertise encompasses home peritoneal dialysis (CAPD/APD), hemodialysis, kidney transplantation, and the management of chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD) and nutrition. Dr. Abraham is the Founder President of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India and has been instrumental in establishing the country's first CAPD program.

A visionary leader, he founded the Tamilnad Kidney Research (TANKER) Foundation in 1993, a charitable trust dedicated to providing care and support to underprivileged kidney disease patients. His commitment to advancing nephrology is further evidenced by his roles as:

  • Adjunct Professor at IIT Madras
  • International Advisor to the Royal College of Physicians of London
  • Coordinator and Host Examiner for MRCP (UK) PACES in South Asia
  • Governing Council Member of the International Society of Nephrology and the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Peer reviewer for numerous international medical journals
  • PhD guide and mentor to aspiring nephrologists

Dr. Abraham's contributions have been recognized globally. In 2003, he received the prestigious Gold Medal from the National Kidney Foundation (USA) for his pioneering work in peritoneal dialysis. He has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and four book chapters, and his autobiography, "My Patients My God – Journey of a Kidney Doctor," offers profound insights into his medical journey and philosophy.

Conditions Treated

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
  • Hypertension-related kidney disorders
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Diabetic nephropathy
  • Electrolyte and acid-base imbalances
  • Mineral bone disorders associated with CKD

Procedures Performed

  • Kidney transplantation (including pioneering deceased donor and complex cases)
  • Hemodialysis initiation and management
  • Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
  • Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)
  • Management of CKD-MBD and nutritional counseling
  • Comprehensive nephrology consultations and long-term renal care

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FAQs

Dr. Abraham specializes in nephrology, with a focus on peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, kidney transplantation, and the management of CKD-related complications.

Appointments can be booked directly through MGM Healthcare's official website or by contacting their appointment desk. Alternatively, international patients can reach out to HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or via Call/WhatsApp at +91-9870538337 for assistance.

Yes, he has authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles, contributed to multiple book chapters, and penned his autobiography, "My Patients My God," detailing his journey in nephrology.

Founded by Dr. Abraham in 1993, the Tamilnad Kidney Research (TANKER) Foundation is a charitable trust aimed at providing care and support to underprivileged patients suffering from kidney diseases.

Absolutely. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at IIT Madras, is a PhD guide, and has mentored numerous nephrologists. He also plays a pivotal role in the MRCP (UK) examinations in South Asia.