Dr. D K Agarwal
Senior Consultant
39 years of experienceNephrologist
MBBS, MD, DM, MNAMS, MAMS, Fellowship
Indraprastha Apollo Medical Centre, New Delhi
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Dr. D K Agarwal, an esteemed Nephrologist, currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Nephrology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. With more than 39 years of professional experience, he focuses on Renal Transplantation, hemodialysis, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), and comprehensive management of kidney disorders, including critical cases requiring emergency interventions. He possesses a particular proficiency in managing kidney-related complications arising from conditions such as Diabetes and Hypertension. Dr. Agarwal has professional experience performing over 1000 renal transplants, including cadaveric and live. His educational qualifications include an MBBS from Agra Univ. in 1985, MD (Medicine) from Agra Univ. in 1988, DM (Nephrology), DNB (Nephrology) from the National Board of Examination, India, 1993, MNAMS (Nephrology), and MAMS (Nephrology). He also achieved fellowships from Indian Association of Clinical Medicine, 1994, IMA Academy of Medical Specialties, 1997, Indian Coll. of Physicians (FICP), 2001, and Indian Society of Nephrology (FISN), 2003. He has served as actively involved in the CAPD program and has presented work on CAPD in California, USA. Dr. Agarwal has contributed significantly to the field of nephrology through the publication of 59 publications in national and international journals. He has contributed chapters on various topics and many publications in books/journals of international and national repute, as well as delivered many lectures and chaired sessions at various conferences. He is an active part of various prestigious medical societies, including the Association of Physicians of India, the Indian Society of Electrocardiology, the Indian Society of Nephrology, the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, the Hyderabad Transplant Forum, and the Indian Association of Clinical Medicine.Education
MBBS, Agra Univ., 1985 MD (Medicine), Agra Univ., 1988 DM (Nephrology) DNB (Nephrology), National Board of Examination, India, 1993 MNAMS (Nephrology) MAMS (Nephrology) Fellow, Indian Association Of Clinical Medicine, 1994 Fellow, IMA Academy of Medical Specialties, 1997 Fellow, Indian Coll. of Physicians (FICP), 2001 Fellow, Indian Society of Nephrology (FISN), 2003Past Experience
Senior Consultant, Nizam’s Inst. of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad Senior Consultant, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Inst. of Medical Sciences, LucknowAwards
Best publication accolade, for the presentation of the publication entitled “Role of serum IgE in Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome,” Presented at the 26th convention of Indian Coll. of Allergy and Applied Immunology 1992. Best oral presentation accolade for “Florid renal transplant fungal infection-better outcome with timely intervention” in 2nd International Congress on Transplantation and Kidney Diseases 1998. Dr. B.N.Mishra Oration on “Diagnosis and Treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome.” delivered in Annual Seminar IMA-AMS UP Chapter organized by IMA-AMS Agra, on 19th December 2004 held at Agra, UP. Merit Scholarship of SN Medical Coll. Agra in MBBS publication of Merit in Biochemistry, Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, and Obst. & Gynae. Dr. K.S. Mathur Gold Medal of Agra Univ. for MD (Gen, Medicine) Examination1988. 3rd Prize in the post-graduate symposium of AIDS performed by the Indian Medical Association, held at the Inst. of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, in 1991.
Associations/Membership
Best publication accolade, for the presentation of the publication entitled “Role of serum IgE in Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome,” Presented at the 26th convention of Indian Coll. of Allergy and Applied Immunology 1992. Best oral presentation accolade for “Florid renal transplant fungal infection-better outcome with timely intervention” in 2nd International Congress on Transplantation and Kidney Diseases 1998. Dr. B.N.Mishra Oration on “Diagnosis and Treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome.” delivered in Annual Seminar IMA-AMS UP Chapter organized by IMA-AMS Agra, on 19th December 2004 held at Agra, UP. Merit Scholarship of SN Medical Coll. Agra in MBBS publication of Merit in Biochemistry, Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, and Obst. & Gynae. Dr. K.S. Mathur Gold Medal of Agra Univ. for MD (Gen, Medicine) Examination1988. 3rd Prize in the post-graduate symposium of AIDS performed by the Indian Medical Association, held at the Inst. of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, in 1991.
Paper Published
Total publications Written: 59 (International and National) 1) J Prakash, S.K Shahi, US Rai, SR Gadela, K Tripathi and DK Agarwal. Infectious Complications In Renal Allograft Recipients. Transplantation Proceedings 1992; 24 (5): 1943 RG Singh, DK Agarwal, Usha, A Jha, B Dubey, and V Bhargava. What Decides: High Mortality In Paediatric Acute Renal Failure? In Kobe Journal Of Medical Sciences. 1993; Vol 39. No. 2 RG Singh, DK Agarwal, Usha, K.V. Johny, and Jaiprakash.10 Yrs Follow Up Of Idiopathic Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. Saudi Journal Of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation 1994; 5(3): 354-358 Singh RG, Usha, Agarwal DK, Basavraj, Prakash J. Fifteen Years Of professional experience Of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) In North India. Nephrology 1997 Vol.3, Supplement 1, S-99. Agarwal DK, Sharma AP, Gupta A, Sharma RK, Masih SPP, Kumar R. Peritoneal Equilibration Test (PET) In Indian Patients On CAPD: Does It Affect Patient Outcome? (Abstract). Per. Dial Int. 2000; 20 (1): S5 Sharma AP, Gupta A, Sharma RK, Aggarwal DK, Sural S., Masih S. Serum Albumin In CAPD Patients. Its Values Of Start (SAI), Its Drop (DSA), Or Its Value During The Course Of CAPD (SA2): Which Predicts Patient Survival Better? (Abstract) Per Dial. Int. 2000; 20 (1): S66. Agarwal DK, Sharma AP, Gupta A, Sharma RK, Masih SPP, Kumar R. Peritoneal Equilibration Test (PET) In Indian Patients On CAPD: Does It Affect Patients Outcome? Advances In Peritoneal Dialysis.2000; 16:148-151. Sharma AP, Gupta A, Sharma RK, Agarwal DK, Sural S, Masih SY. Serum Albumin In CAPD Patients: Its Value Of Start (SAI), Its Drop (DSA), Or Its Value During The Course Of CAPD (SA2): Which Predicts Patient Survival Better? Advances In Peritoneal Dialysis.2000; 16:119-122 Agarwal DK, Mehta AR, Sharma AP, Sural S, Kumar A, Mehta B, Gupta A, Sharma RK Gupta RK. Coinfection With Leprosy and Tuberculosis In A Renal Transplant Recipient. Neph Dial Transplantation 2000; 15:1720 Agarwal DK, Metha AR, Sharma AP, Gupta A, Gulati S, Kumar A, Mehta B, Gupta RK. Mycophenolate Mofetil As An Effective Alternative To Cyclosporine In Post Transplant Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Nephro Dial Transplantation 2000; 15: 206 DK Agarwal, AK Gupta, PK Wahal. A Study Of Serum Myoglobin In Acute Myocardial Infarction As Early Diagnostic Indicator, By Rapid Latex Agglutination Test. Journal Of Internal Medicine, Oct. – Dec 1992, Vol.4. No 4:63-67
Area of Expertise
- Coronary Brachytherapy
- Deceased Donor Liver Transplants (DDLTs)
- Hip Reconstruction Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Targeted Therapy