English

    Overview

  • Dr. Hemanth Kumar is a distinguished Nephrologist at Manipal Hospitals Jayanagar, Bangalore with an impressive 8 years of cumulative experience and a special interest and profound expertise in Interventional Nephrology. Dr. Hemanth’s journey in nephrology encompasses a broad spectrum of expertise, including Glomerular Diseases, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Dialysis, and Renal Transplantation. He is the foremost interventional nephrology specialist in Bangalore

  • Dr. Hemanth Kumar has received specialised training from two of India’s premier institutes, renowned for their structured Interventional Nephrology training program. This rigorous training has equipped him with exceptional skills and experience, particularly in the Ultrasound evaluation of arteriovenous (AV) access, Tunnelled dialysis catheter insertion, AV fistula creation, Endovascular procedures for salvage of vascular access and Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion. Dr. Hemanth Kumar has independently created over 250 AV fistulas and performed over 200 endovascular procedures involving AV fistulas and central veins.

  • As a nephrologist at Jayanagar, Dr. Hemanth Kumar has placed over 400 tunnelled dialysis catheters, including femoral vein, external jugular vein (EJV), brachiocephalic vein (BCV), and internal jugular vein (IJV) catheters, as well as approximately 20 peritoneal dialyses (PD) catheters. He has also been a faculty at two Interventional Nephrology Training Workshops and the prestigious AVATAR India Society Annual Conference. His contributions to these events highlight his commitment to advancing the field of nephrology and sharing his knowledge with peers and upcoming nephrologists.

  • In terms of academic prowess, Dr. Hemanth Kumar holds an MBBS from the Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary and an MD - General Medicine from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli. He completed his DM - Nephrology at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. Further honing his skills, he pursued super-speciality post-doctoral fellowships in Interventional Nephrology at Christian Medical College, Vellore and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.

  • In addition to his clinical and academic achievements, Dr. Hemanth Kumar has delivered numerous talks and published extensively. He holds professional memberships of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), Indian Society of Nephrology (IndSN), Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), Association of Vascular Access and Interventional Renal Physicians of India (AVATAR), Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDSI) and Nephrology Association of Karnataka (NAK). He is an active participant in national conferences, workshops, and seminars, continually updating his knowledge and contributing to the nephrology community. Being multilingual, Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, enabling him to connect with a diverse patient populace and provide comprehensive care.

  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Talks & Publications

  • Talks
  • Concurrent Cryptococcal Meningitis and Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis in Post Renal Transplant: A Case Report- Poster Presentation at 47th Annual Conference ISNCON-2016, Mumbai
  • A case of Maffucci Syndrome presenting with Bilateral Renal stones with Obstructive Nephropathy- Poster Presentation at 48th Annual Conference ISNCON-2017, New Delhi
  • A rare presentation of GPA in pregnancy and successful completion of pregnancy- Poster Presentation at 48th Annual Conference ISNCON-2017, New Delhi
  • Principle of Plasmapheresis- Oral Presentation at 1st Annual Dialysis Technician Refresher Course-2019, Gurugram
  • USG guided BCV/Innominate Vein Hemodialysis Catheter Placement- Poster Presentation at NSW-2023, Mumbai
  • An intriguing case of Multiple level stenosis of vascular access: How to access vascular access- Oral Presentation at NZ-ISNCON-2024, Chandigarh
  • Endovascular salvage of Radio-Cephalic AVF- Oral Presentation at Interventions in Nephrology: Strategies and Solutions- 2024, Nadiad
  • Bleeding & Low-flow vascular access- Endovascular solutions- Oral Presentation at 1st Annual Meeting of AVATAR India Society- 2024, Bengaluru
  • Failure to mature AVF- Possibilities and Solutions- Oral Presentation at 1st Annual Meeting of AVATAR India Society- 2024, Bengaluru
  • Dialysis Access for Nurses and Technicians- Workshop at 1st Annual Meeting of AVATAR India Society- 2024, Bengaluru
  • Publications
  • Hemanth Kumar MK, Sandhu J, Sandhu JS. Profile and primary treatment outcomes in membranous nephropathy. Saudi Med J. 2022;43(9):1051-1056. doi:10.15537/smj.2022.43.9.20220459
  • Chapter on Plasmapheresis- Indications and Procedure in "Case Studies in Nephrology: A Practical Approach". Nandwani, Ashish & Bansal, Shyam & Jain, Manish & Sethi, Sidharth. (2022).
  • As a contributor to the section on Interventional Nephrology in MKF Academy Nephro Library.

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Overview

  • Dr. Hemanth Kumar is a distinguished Nephrologist at Manipal Hospitals Jayanagar, Bangalore with an impressive 8 years of cumulative experience and a special interest and profound expertise in Interventional Nephrology. Dr. Hemanth’s journey in nephrology encompasses a broad spectrum of expertise, including Glomerular Diseases, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Dialysis, and Renal Transplantation. He is the foremost interventional nephrology specialist in Bangalore

  • Dr. Hemanth Kumar has received specialised training from two of India’s premier institutes, renowned for their structured Interventional Nephrology training program. This rigorous training has equipped him with exceptional skills and experience, particularly in the Ultrasound evaluation of arteriovenous (AV) access, Tunnelled dialysis catheter insertion, AV fistula creation, Endovascular procedures for salvage of vascular access and Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion. Dr. Hemanth Kumar has independently created over 250 AV fistulas and performed over 200 endovascular procedures involving AV fistulas and central veins.

  • As a nephrologist at Jayanagar, Dr. Hemanth Kumar has placed over 400 tunnelled dialysis catheters, including femoral vein, external jugular vein (EJV), brachiocephalic vein (BCV), and internal jugular vein (IJV) catheters, as well as approximately 20 peritoneal dialyses (PD) catheters. He has also been a faculty at two Interventional Nephrology Training Workshops and the prestigious AVATAR India Society Annual Conference. His contributions to these events highlight his commitment to advancing the field of nephrology and sharing his knowledge with peers and upcoming nephrologists.

  • In terms of academic prowess, Dr. Hemanth Kumar holds an MBBS from the Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary and an MD - General Medicine from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli. He completed his DM - Nephrology at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. Further honing his skills, he pursued super-speciality post-doctoral fellowships in Interventional Nephrology at Christian Medical College, Vellore and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.

  • In addition to his clinical and academic achievements, Dr. Hemanth Kumar has delivered numerous talks and published extensively. He holds professional memberships of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), Indian Society of Nephrology (IndSN), Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), Association of Vascular Access and Interventional Renal Physicians of India (AVATAR), Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDSI) and Nephrology Association of Karnataka (NAK). He is an active participant in national conferences, workshops, and seminars, continually updating his knowledge and contributing to the nephrology community. Being multilingual, Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, enabling him to connect with a diverse patient populace and provide comprehensive care.

  • Talks & Publications

  • Talks
  • Concurrent Cryptococcal Meningitis and Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis in Post Renal Transplant: A Case Report- Poster Presentation at 47th Annual Conference ISNCON-2016, Mumbai
  • A case of Maffucci Syndrome presenting with Bilateral Renal stones with Obstructive Nephropathy- Poster Presentation at 48th Annual Conference ISNCON-2017, New Delhi
  • A rare presentation of GPA in pregnancy and successful completion of pregnancy- Poster Presentation at 48th Annual Conference ISNCON-2017, New Delhi
  • Principle of Plasmapheresis- Oral Presentation at 1st Annual Dialysis Technician Refresher Course-2019, Gurugram
  • USG guided BCV/Innominate Vein Hemodialysis Catheter Placement- Poster Presentation at NSW-2023, Mumbai
  • An intriguing case of Multiple level stenosis of vascular access: How to access vascular access- Oral Presentation at NZ-ISNCON-2024, Chandigarh
  • Endovascular salvage of Radio-Cephalic AVF- Oral Presentation at Interventions in Nephrology: Strategies and Solutions- 2024, Nadiad
  • Bleeding & Low-flow vascular access- Endovascular solutions- Oral Presentation at 1st Annual Meeting of AVATAR India Society- 2024, Bengaluru
  • Failure to mature AVF- Possibilities and Solutions- Oral Presentation at 1st Annual Meeting of AVATAR India Society- 2024, Bengaluru
  • Dialysis Access for Nurses and Technicians- Workshop at 1st Annual Meeting of AVATAR India Society- 2024, Bengaluru
  • Publications
  • Hemanth Kumar MK, Sandhu J, Sandhu JS. Profile and primary treatment outcomes in membranous nephropathy. Saudi Med J. 2022;43(9):1051-1056. doi:10.15537/smj.2022.43.9.20220459
  • Chapter on Plasmapheresis- Indications and Procedure in "Case Studies in Nephrology: A Practical Approach". Nandwani, Ashish & Bansal, Shyam & Jain, Manish & Sethi, Sidharth. (2022).
  • As a contributor to the section on Interventional Nephrology in MKF Academy Nephro Library.

    Talks & Publications

  • Talks
  • Concurrent Cryptococcal Meningitis and Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis in Post Renal Transplant: A Case Report- Poster Presentation at 47th Annual Conference ISNCON-2016, Mumbai
  • A case of Maffucci Syndrome presenting with Bilateral Renal stones with Obstructive Nephropathy- Poster Presentation at 48th Annual Conference ISNCON-2017, New Delhi
  • A rare presentation of GPA in pregnancy and successful completion of pregnancy- Poster Presentation at 48th Annual Conference ISNCON-2017, New Delhi
  • Principle of Plasmapheresis- Oral Presentation at 1st Annual Dialysis Technician Refresher Course-2019, Gurugram
  • USG guided BCV/Innominate Vein Hemodialysis Catheter Placement- Poster Presentation at NSW-2023, Mumbai
  • An intriguing case of Multiple level stenosis of vascular access: How to access vascular access- Oral Presentation at NZ-ISNCON-2024, Chandigarh
  • Endovascular salvage of Radio-Cephalic AVF- Oral Presentation at Interventions in Nephrology: Strategies and Solutions- 2024, Nadiad
  • Bleeding & Low-flow vascular access- Endovascular solutions- Oral Presentation at 1st Annual Meeting of AVATAR India Society- 2024, Bengaluru
  • Failure to mature AVF- Possibilities and Solutions- Oral Presentation at 1st Annual Meeting of AVATAR India Society- 2024, Bengaluru
  • Dialysis Access for Nurses and Technicians- Workshop at 1st Annual Meeting of AVATAR India Society- 2024, Bengaluru
  • Publications
  • Hemanth Kumar MK, Sandhu J, Sandhu JS. Profile and primary treatment outcomes in membranous nephropathy. Saudi Med J. 2022;43(9):1051-1056. doi:10.15537/smj.2022.43.9.20220459
  • Chapter on Plasmapheresis- Indications and Procedure in "Case Studies in Nephrology: A Practical Approach". Nandwani, Ashish & Bansal, Shyam & Jain, Manish & Sethi, Sidharth. (2022).
  • As a contributor to the section on Interventional Nephrology in MKF Academy Nephro Library.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Hemanth Kumar is a distinguished Nephrologist at Manipal Hospitals Jayanagar, Bangalore with an impressive 8 years of cumulative experience and a special interest and profound expertise in Interventional Nephrology. Dr. Hemanth’s journey in nephrology encompasses a broad spectrum of expertise, including Glomerular Diseases, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Dialysis, and Renal Transplantation. He is the foremost interventional nephrology specialist in Bangalore

  • Dr. Hemanth Kumar has received specialised training from two of India’s premier institutes, renowned for their structured Interventional Nephrology training program. This rigorous training has equipped him with exceptional skills and experience, particularly in the Ultrasound evaluation of arteriovenous (AV) access, Tunnelled dialysis catheter insertion, AV fistula creation, Endovascular procedures for salvage of vascular access and Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion. Dr. Hemanth Kumar has independently created over 250 AV fistulas and performed over 200 endovascular procedures involving AV fistulas and central veins.

  • As a nephrologist at Jayanagar, Dr. Hemanth Kumar has placed over 400 tunnelled dialysis catheters, including femoral vein, external jugular vein (EJV), brachiocephalic vein (BCV), and internal jugular vein (IJV) catheters, as well as approximately 20 peritoneal dialyses (PD) catheters. He has also been a faculty at two Interventional Nephrology Training Workshops and the prestigious AVATAR India Society Annual Conference. His contributions to these events highlight his commitment to advancing the field of nephrology and sharing his knowledge with peers and upcoming nephrologists.

  • In terms of academic prowess, Dr. Hemanth Kumar holds an MBBS from the Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary and an MD - General Medicine from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli. He completed his DM - Nephrology at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. Further honing his skills, he pursued super-speciality post-doctoral fellowships in Interventional Nephrology at Christian Medical College, Vellore and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.

  • In addition to his clinical and academic achievements, Dr. Hemanth Kumar has delivered numerous talks and published extensively. He holds professional memberships of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), Indian Society of Nephrology (IndSN), Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), Association of Vascular Access and Interventional Renal Physicians of India (AVATAR), Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDSI) and Nephrology Association of Karnataka (NAK). He is an active participant in national conferences, workshops, and seminars, continually updating his knowledge and contributing to the nephrology community. Being multilingual, Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, enabling him to connect with a diverse patient populace and provide comprehensive care.

  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Tamil
  • Telugu