Dr. Pranaw Kumar Jha 
MBBS, MD, DNB, FASN
Nephrologist
Associate Director
24 Years of Experience
English, Hindi
About Dr. Pranaw Kumar Jha
Dr. Pranaw Kumar Jha is a highly experienced nephrologist with over 24 years of clinical experience, currently serving as the Associate Director of Nephrology at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram.
He specializes in renal transplantation, including ABO-incompatible and paired kidney exchange transplants, and has successfully managed numerous complex transplant cases.
Dr. Jha is widely recognized for his excellence in treating chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal failure, and acute kidney injuries, offering individualized care plans to patients across India.
He is a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN) and a regular contributor to international forums in nephrology and transplantation.
Through his academic contributions and active involvement in nephrology societies worldwide, Dr. Jha has earned respect as a trusted physician and educator in his field.
Qualifications of Dr. Pranaw Kumar Jha
- MBBS – Shri Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College (SVNGMC), Yavatmal, Maharashtra (2001)
- MD – General Medicine – Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, Karnataka (2007)
- DNB – Nephrology – Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka (2011)
- FASN – Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (2016)
Special Area of Interest Dr. Pranaw Kumar Jha
- Renal transplantation (ABO-incompatible and paired exchange)
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management
- Acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
- Preemptive renal transplant planning
- Immunosuppression in renal transplants
Past Experience of Dr. Pranaw Kumar Jha
- Associate Director – Nephrology, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram (Current)
- Senior Consultant – Nephrology, Medanta – The Medicity
- Consultant – Nephrology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
- Extensive experience in renal transplantation programs, dialysis units, and nephrology critical care across reputed Indian hospitals
Awards
- Bansal Award Oration (2016) – Honored at ISNCON 2016, Mumbai, for his impactful talk on “Strategies to Enhance Living Donor Renal Transplants”.
- Poster of Distinction (2014) – Presented at the World Transplant Congress, San Francisco, for research on preemptive kidney transplant and paired exchange transplantation in India.
- Recognized nationally for introducing innovative transplant models tailored for the Indian healthcare setting.
- Regular invitee to speak at international nephrology conferences and workshops.
- Awarded for excellence in patient care and transplant outcomes at Medanta.
Associations/Membership
- Life Member, Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
- Life Member, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
- Member, International Society of Nephrology
- Member, The Transplantation Society (TTS)
- Member, ERA-EDTA (European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association)
- Member, ISN Young Nephrologist Committee
- Member, Young Nephrologists' Platform
Paper Published By Dr. Pranaw Kumar Jha
- Authored scientific papers on living donor transplant enhancement, paired kidney exchange, and outcomes of preemptive renal transplantation in developing countries.
- Presented multiple posters and oral presentations at national and international nephrology conferences, including WTC 2014 and ISNCON.
- Contributed to clinical research on optimizing dialysis protocols and post-transplant immunosuppressive strategies.
- His academic work is referenced in platforms promoting ethical transplant expansion models in low-resource settings.
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