Dr. Umesh Godhani

Dr. Umesh Godhani is a distinguished Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician with extensive expertise in kidney care, critical care nephrology, and renal transplantation. Having served as the Head of the Nephrology Department at Devasya Kidney Hospitals in Ahmedabad, he currently offers his expertise as a full time Consultant Nephrologist at Shalby Hospital.

Dr. Godhani’s professional journey reflects his dedication to advancing nephrology and transplantation care. With hands-on experience in over 700 renal transplants and compassionate care for thousands of patients with kidney failure, he is highly respected for his clinical excellence, innovative practices, and patient-centered approach.

• MBBS: B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (2003–2009)
  ○ Recognized by MCI.
• MD (General Medicine): B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (2009–2012
  ○ Recognized by MCI.
• DM (Nephrology): IKDRC-ITS, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (2012–2015)
  ○ Gold Medallist, Gujarat University.

Dr. Godhani has actively participated in numerous national and international conferences, including:

• International Society of Nephrology Nexus Symposium (Berlin, 2016).
• ERA EDTA (Madrid, 2018; Milan, 2023).
• ISN West Zone and ISNCON (Multiple editions, Faculty and Presenter).
• PGI–Brigham Nephrology Update (Chandigarh, 2014).
• Nephrology Symposium (Bangkok, 2020).

• Consultant Nephrologist: Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad (2020–Present).
• Consultant Nephrologist: SAL Hospital, Ahmedabad (2018–2024).
• Head of Department, Nephrology: Devasya Kidney Hospitals, Ahmedabad (2016–2024).
• Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician: Sterling Hospital, Vadodara (2015–2016).
• Extensive hands-on experience with over 700 renal transplants during residency and private practice.Proficient in complex nephrology procedures such as HD catheter insertion, kidney biopsies, permacath insertion, and CAPD catheter placement.

• Gold Medal in Nephrology (Gujarat University, 2015).
• First Prize in Scholars Connect Nephrology (2015).
• Best Poster Award at ISN West Zone (2015).
• Awarded “Best Nephrologist and Kidney Transplant Physician, Gujarat” by Times of India Group (2021).
• Mentor-Mentee Award (as Mentor) by The Transplantation Society, Istanbul (2024).

• Member of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN).
• Active participant in regional and global nephrology forums and symposiums.

• Renal Transplantation (ABO-incompatible and Swap Kidney Transplants).
• Critical Care Nephrology and Glomerulonephritis.
• Pediatric Nephrology, specializing in challenging cases of nephrotic syndrome.
• Management of acute and chronic kidney diseases with a focus on patient-centered care.

Dr. Godhani has contributed significantly to nephrology research with publications in reputed journals. Notable works include:

1. Lead Nephropathy Due to Sindoor in India (Ren Fail, 2013).
2. Attitude and Awareness Towards Organ Donation in Western India (Ren Fail, Online).
3. Calcineurin Inhibitor Therapy in Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome (JINA, 2018).
4. Desidustat in Anemia Due to Non-Dialysis-Dependent CKD (Phase 3 Study).
5. Dapagliflozin in IgA Nephropathy: Early Experience from a Single Center (ERA EDTA, 2023).