
Dr. Rushi Deshpande
Academics Director – Department of Nephrology
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
16 years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MD
- DM
- DNB (Nephrology)
- Fellow in Nephrology and Transplant – University of Toronto, Canada
Overview:
Dr. Rushi Deshpande is an esteemed nephrologist with over 15 years of experience in nephrology and kidney transplantation. He currently serves as the Academics Director of the Nephrology Department at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai.
Dr. Deshpande holds an MD and DM in Nephrology, along with a DNB (Nephrology) which he completed in 2002. Further advancing his expertise, he trained as a Fellow in Nephrology at the University of Toronto, Canada, for two years, followed by a one-year specialization in Kidney Transplantation in an American Society of Transplantation-accredited program in Toronto.
He has been practicing as a consultant nephrologist and kidney transplant specialist in Mumbai since 2006. His contributions to the field are well-recognized through multiple research papers presented at national and international conferences, along with publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Dr. Deshpande has been honored with several prestigious awards, including a Gold Medal in Pharmacology from Dr. BAM University, Aurangabad, and a Gold Medal in DNB Nephrology, which he received from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the then-President of India. His academic excellence is evident from his consistent top rankings throughout his medical education.
Conditions Treated:
- Kidney Diseases
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Hypertension-related Kidney Disorders
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Difficult-to-Treat Hypertension
Procedures Performed:
- Haemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Kidney Transplantation
- Management of Resistant Hypertension
Awards & Recognitions:
- Gold Medal in DNB Nephrology, awarded by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2003
- Gold Medal in Pharmacology from Dr. BAM University, Aurangabad
- Top Rank in University during Second MBBS
- Ranked 21st in SSC Merit List in Maharashtra State
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Dr. Deshpande specializes in nephrology, dialysis procedures, kidney transplantation, and managing resistant hypertension.
He practices at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai.
You can book an appointment directly with Jaslok Hospital or reach out to HOSPIDIO for assistance via Email: [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337
Yes, he completed his Fellowship in Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation at the University of Toronto, Canada.
He has been awarded a Gold Medal in DNB Nephrology, presented by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, among other academic distinctions.