Your kidneys do tough work. They are your body's filters. They are busy all day and night. But what happens if your kidney needs some extra care?

At the Department of Nephrology in KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam our focus is on you and your kidneys. Our team of doctors under the leadership of Dr Praveen Murlidharan brings world-class knowledge and expertise to diagnose and treat every kind of kidney issue, which may affect you, no matter how simple or complex it is.

Dealing with kidney stones? We can guide you through pain relief and the best ways to remove them so they’re gone for good.

Facing chronic kidney disease? Our team will stick with you, giving the right treatment at every stage and ensuring you’re supported along the way.

KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam Advanced Kidney Transplant Unit leads as a top transplant centre in the region. It provides the latest treatment modalities to you. Whether you need a high-risk transplant or need an ABO-incompatible transplant, we are here for you. A qualified multidisciplinary team supports the unit, along with the latest technology, to deliver the best results, even in tough cases. Known for its exceptional care and forward-thinking approach, KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam earned the No. 2 spot on Outlook Magazine's 2025 list of Best Nephrology Centres in India. This recognition confirms its role as a trusted name in full-service kidney care.

Why Pick Our Nephrology Team?

• Team-based care: People often say two heads work better than one. We stand by that belief. Delivering care as a team forms the backbone of our approach. During your treatment, you might work with specialists from different fields.

• Latest research: At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam our doctors are able to provide you with the best care with the help of the continuous learning and training they undergo. We encourage our doctors to participate in national and international research that helps them update their skills and knowledge.

Treatments and Procedures Available at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam

• Dialysis to help patients manage acute or chronic kidney diseases and drug toxicities.
• Procedures like Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients in critical condition in the ICU.
• Plasma exchange performed with advanced equipment
• Kidney transplant program focusing on living-related donors
• kidney transplants, including ABO-incompatible and high-risk cases
• Multi-organ transplantation services
• Treatment and care in pediatric nephrology
• Management of glomerular diseases, diabetic kidney issues
• Specialised care for diabetes-related kidney problems
• Treatment for high blood pressure
• Renal stone disease diagnosis and management
• Focus on care under onconephrology
• Procedures in interventional nephrology
• Services in both general nephrology and transplantation
• Management of glomerular vascular diseases
• Insertion of IJV HD catheters
• Placement of femoral HD catheters
• Conducting kidney biopsies
• Procedures for isolated ultrafiltration
• Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED)
• Hemodiafiltration (HDF)
• Kidney Transplant Procedures

Available Facilities and Equipment

The Department of Nephrology provides a range of offerings such as:

• A fully equipped and advanced dialysis centre
• Outpatient Nephrology services on all days
• General Dialysis Unit
• Premium Dialysis Section for exclusive care
• Dedicated ICU for Transplant Patients
• Specialised Nephrology Intensive Care Unit
• Advanced Hemodialysis Machines
• Hemodiafiltration (HDF) Technology
• Machines for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) with Multifiltration
• Prismaflex System for Critical CRRT Needs
• Centrifugal Plasmapheresis Equipment