Dr Col Akhil Mishra V S M

Dr. Col Akhil Mishra V S M is a renowned nephrologist with an impressive career spanning 50 years, known for his expertise and dedication to patient care. He has made significant contributions to the field of nephrology, including conducting the first kidney transplant of the Armed Forces at Army Hospital, Delhi in 1991.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS from Jabalpur University, Madhya Pradesh in 1966
• MD in General Medicine from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune in 1972
• DM in Nephrology from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh in 1983

Professional Experience:

• Senior Consultant, Nephrology: Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (Since 1995)
• Established the Department of Nephrology and Transplant at Apollo Hospital in 1995.
• Army Medical Corps: Served for 28 years (1965–1993)
• Held the position of Senior Advisor in Medicine and Nephrology.
• Conducted the first kidney transplant of the armed forces at Army Hospital, Delhi, in 1991.
• Retired at the rank of full Colonel in 1993.
• Escorts Research & Referral Hospital: Established the Department of Nephrology post-retirement from the Army.

Notable Achievements:

• Conducted the first kidney transplant of the Armed Forces in 1991
• Awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) by the President of India in 1980 for distinguished service.
• Honored by His Holiness The Dalai Lama for contributions to kidney transplantation.
• Recipient of the Star Performer Consultant award at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in January 2013, September 2014, and January 2015.
• Felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Nephrology by the Indian Society of Nephrology (North Zone) on January 23, 2015.

Certifications:

• Registration : DMC 1774

Professional Memberships:

• Life Member of the Indian Society of Nephrology.
• Life Member of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation.
• Life Member of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDS).
• Life Member of the Delhi Nephrology Society.
• Life Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Noida.
• Life Member of the Divine Life Society.
• Member of the Advisory Committee, Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (1992).
• Member of the Advisory Board, Journal of the Indian Society of Nephrology.