
Dr. M. Ram Prabahar
Director and Senior Consultant Nephrology​
SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, ChennaiChennai, India
20+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MD (General Medicine)
- DM (Nephrology)
Overview:
Dr. M. Ram Prabahar is a distinguished nephrologist with over two decades of experience specializing in nephrology and kidney transplantation. He has been instrumental in more than 200 kidney transplants, achieving excellent clinical outcomes, particularly in high-risk cases such as ABO incompatible transplants and highly sensitized recipients. Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Prabahar is a dedicated academician, serving as the program director for BSc and MSc Renal Sciences, as well as DrNB Nephrology teaching programs at SIMS Hospital. His commitment to research is evident through his numerous publications in both national and international journals. His areas of interest encompass online hemodiafiltration, critical care nephrology, continuous renal replacement therapy, and acute kidney injury.
Conditions Treated:
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Hypertension-related kidney disorders
- Glomerulonephritis
- Diabetic Nephropathy
Procedures Performed:
- Kidney Transplantation
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Online Hemodiafiltration
- Interventional Nephrology Procedures
Memberships:
- International Society of Nephrology
- American Society of Nephrology
- European Renal Association
- Asia Pacific Society of Nephrology
- The Transplantation Society
- International Medical Sciences Academya
- Indian Society of Nephrology
- Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
- Indian Academy of Nephrology
Honors and Awards:
- Best Outgoing Student in MD (General Medicine) from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
- Recipient of Dr. JC Patel and Dr. BC Mehta JAPI Award for best original article in the Journal of Associations of Physicians of India
- Recipient of “Nallore Virudhu” for Outstanding Medical Service
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FAQs
Dr. Prabahar specializes in nephrology and kidney transplantation, with particular expertise in high-risk transplants, online hemodiafiltration, critical care nephrology, and continuous renal replacement therapy.
To book an appointment, please contact SIMS Hospital directly. Alternatively, you can reach out to HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337 for assistance.
He treats a range of kidney-related conditions, including chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, end-stage renal disease, hypertension-related kidney disorders, glomerulonephritis, and diabetic nephropathy.
Dr. Prabahar performs kidney transplantation, continuous renal replacement therapy, online hemodiafiltration, and various interventional nephrology procedures.
He has been honored as the Best Outgoing Student in MD (General Medicine) by Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and has received the Dr. JC Patel and Dr. BC Mehta JAPI Award for best original article in the Journal of Associations of Physicians of India, among other accolades.