Dr. Kailash Nath Singh
Senior Consultant & Unit Head – Nephrology & Multi-Organ Transplant Unit, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
With over 30 years of medical experience and nearly two decades in advanced kidney care, Dr. Kailash Nath Singh is one of India’s leading nephrologists and organ transplant specialists. He has played a pivotal role in shaping modern nephrology practices in India, offering hope and healing to patients with complex kidney disorders.
Dr. Singh’s expertise covers the full spectrum of kidney care — from early detection and medical management to dialysis, kidney transplantation, and multi-organ transplant coordination. His leadership and hands-on involvement have made him a trusted figure for patients, families, and fellow doctors alike.
Education & Professional Qualifications
- DNB (Nephrology) – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2001)
- MD (Internal Medicine) – S.S. Medical College, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh (1990)
- MBBS – S.S. Medical College, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh (1986)
- Fellowship in Organ Transplant (FISOT) – 2019
- Fellowship Indian Society of Nephrology (FISN) – 2021
Areas of Specialization
- Kidney Transplant Surgery & Post-Transplant Management
- Multi-Organ Transplant Coordination (Liver–Kidney, Heart–Kidney)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) & Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Dialysis Management – Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis & Home Dialysis Programs
- Diabetic & Hypertensive Nephropathy
- Management of Complex and Rare Kidney Disorders
- Critical Care Nephrology – Kidney Support in ICU Settings
Career Highlights
- Unit Head & Clinical Advisor – Indraprastha Apollo Hospital’s Nephrology & Multi-Organ Transplant Unit since 2012
- Former President – Delhi Nephrology Society
- Vice President – Indian Society of Nephrology (North Zone)
- Trained 30+ DNB Nephrology Specialists who are now practicing across India and abroad
- Performed India’s first successful combined Liver–Kidney Transplant in a case of primary hyperoxaluria (2012)
- Recipient – Distinguished Clinical Tutor Award (AHERF, 2022)
- Felicitated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama for contributions to organ transplant care
Contribution to Community Health
Beyond hospital walls, Dr. Singh is deeply committed to charitable healthcare. Through the Sahebji Foundation and Yogi Divine Society, he conducts free health camps in rural villages of Uttar Pradesh, provides health education, and treats underserved patients at no cost. He has also been at the forefront of COVID-19 care, treating over 2,500 patients during the pandemic.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Singh believes that world-class medical care must be delivered with compassion, ethics, and patient empowerment. His focus is not just on treating kidney disease, but on improving the overall quality of life for every patient he serves.
“Every patient is unique. My mission is to provide the most effective treatment while supporting them and their families through every step of the journey.”
Dr. K.N. Singh