Dr Shashank S. Dhareshwar is an experienced nephrologist practising at Manipal Hospitals Whitefield, Bengaluru, blending clinical expertise with compassionate patient-centred care. Trained in internal medicine and specialised in nephrology, he manages a full spectrum of kidney disorders—from preventive care to complex transplants and critical-care dialysis interventions. His research contributions in dialysis innovation, caregiver burden in chronic kidney disease and complications of renal therapy further underline his commitment to medical advancement.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS (Government Medical College, Akola)
- DNB (General Medicine)
- DNB (Nephrology)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics (National Law School of India University, Bengaluru)
Professional Experience:
- Consultant – Nephrology, Manipal Hospitals Whitefield, Bengaluru.
Professional Memberships:
- Member, Indian Society of Nephrology
- Member, Indian Medical Association
- Member, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
Publications :
- Application Of Therapeutic Ultrasonic Waves Across The Dialyzer Membrane: A Pilot Study On The Impact On Dialyzer Clearance And Safety. Hemodial Int. 2024 Jul;28(3):313-325. DOI:10.1111/hdi.13161
- Study Of Caregiver Burden In Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis. Indian J Nephrol. DOI:10.25259/ijn_424_23
- Health Care Associated Infective Endocarditis In Hemodialysis: More Than Just Valve Infection – A Case Series. Saudi J Med. 2023;8(10):556-558. DOI:10.36348/sjm.2023.v08i10.003
- Dehydration. In: Caballero B (Ed.), Encyclopedia Of Human Nutrition, Vol. 3. Elsevier, Academic Press, 2023, Pp. 216-226. DOI:10.1016/B978-0-12-821848-8.00027-5
- Central Obesity In Low BMI As A Risk Factor For COVID-19 Severity In South Indians. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2022;31(1):142-146. DOI:10.6133/apjcn.202203_31(1).0015
- Knowledge Attitude And Practices (KAP) Towards COVID-19 Among Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients On Maintenance Hemodialysis At A Tertiary Healthcare Centre. IOSR JDMS. 2021;20(9):01-07. DOI:10.9790/0853-2009060107
- Case Report: Severe Hypertriglyceridemia In Pregnancy. J Clin Images Med Case Rep. 2021;2(2):1034. DOI:10.52768/2766-7820/1034
- Case Report: Recurrent Hydrothorax Associated With Peritoneal Dialysis: Challenges In The Diagnosis Of Pleuroperitoneal Leak. EJMCR. 2021;5(5):146-149. DOI:10.24911/ejmcr/173-1612796288
- Effect Of Oral Liposomal (Sucrosomial) Iron Versus Intravenous Iron For Treatment Of Iron Deficiency Anaemia In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Randomized Trial. J Urol Nephrol Hepatol Sci. 2020;3(3):59-64
- Case Report: Hyponatremia Secondary To Acute Urinary Retention. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2017;28(2):392-395. DOI:10.4103/1319-2442.202768
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