Dr. Vijay Kher 
MBBS, DNB, Fellowship
Nephrologist
Chairman
48 Years of Experience
English, Hindi
About Dr. Vijay Kher
Dr. Vijay Kher is one of India’s most eminent nephrologists with over four decades of experience, currently serving as Chairman of the Nephrology, Kidney & Urology Institute at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram.
He is internationally recognized for his expertise in ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation, clinical immunosuppression, and transplant immunology.
Dr. Kher has held top academic and clinical leadership roles at prestigious institutions including SGPGIMS, Apollo Hospital, and Fortis Healthcare.
His contributions to nephrology have been honored with numerous orations and national awards, reflecting his commitment to education, research, and patient care.
A strong advocate of ethical transplant practices, he has played a significant role in shaping nephrology and transplant medicine in India through both policy and practice.
Qualifications of Dr. Vijay Kher
- MBBS – Glancy Medical College, Amritsar (1977)
- DNB – General Medicine – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- Pursued specialized training and research fellowships in nephrology, transplantation, and immunosuppression in India and abroad
Special Area of Interest
- ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation
- Clinical immunosuppression
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Acute renal failure management
- Paired kidney exchange programs
- Steroid-free immunosuppressive protocols
- Renal transplant outcomes
- Nephrology education and policy development
Work Experience of Dr. Vijay Kher
- Chairman – Nephrology, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram (Present)
- Director – Nephrology & Transplant Medicine, Fortis Healthcare (2006–2009)
- Senior Consultant & Coordinator, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (1997–2006)
- Professor & Chairman, Department of Nephrology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow (1993–1997)
- Additional Professor & Head, SGPGIMS (1987–1993)
- Chief Nephrologist, Narinder Mohan Hospital & Research Centre (1985–1987)
Awards & Recognition
- Professor K.L. Wig Oration – 2013
- J.M. Patel Oration – 2009
- R.T. Jain Oration – 2007
- Dr. B.S. Chaubey Oration – 2006
- Delhi Nephrology Society Oration – 2006
- Khullar Oration – 2005
- R.K. Jalota Oration – 1992
- Best Paper Award – Indian Society of Nephrology Annual Conference, 2009
Membership
- Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
- International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
- Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
- American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
- Advisor and member of national policy panels for kidney disease and transplantation initiatives
Research Paper Published By Dr. Vijay Kher
- Authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on transplant nephrology, immunosuppressive therapies, and chronic kidney disease management.
- Published landmark papers on ABO-incompatible transplants and ethical transplantation practices in reputed Indian and international journals.
- His work is frequently cited in medical literature and has been presented at global nephrology summits.
Dr. Sanjiv Saxena
MBBS, DNB, Fellowship Nephrologist48 Years of Experience
Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute (PSRI), Hospital, New Delhi
