Dr. Lakshmi Kant Tripathi is a highly esteemed Nephrologist and Kidney Transplant Specialist with over 30 years of experience. He serves as the Chief of Nephrology (Unit II) at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. A pioneer in establishing advanced nephrology and dialysis units—both in Delhi NCR and the Maldives—he has overseen more than 53,000 hemodialysis sessions and routinely manages complex kidney transplants, including high‑risk and ABO-incompatible cases
- Three decades of expertise in clinical and transplant nephrology
- Leader in setting up dialysis and transplant services in multiple centers
- Trusted for handling resistant hypertension, nephrotic syndromes, and complicated UTIs
- Performs high‑risk and incompatible kidney transplants with excellent outcomes
- Emphasis on preventive nephrology as part of managing metabolic kidney disease
- Holds Fellowships from the Indian Society of Nephrology and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation; also serves as Joint Secretary of ISOT
Education Background:
- MBBS, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS‑BHU), Varanasi
- MD (Internal Medicine), IMS‑BHU, Varanasi
- DM (Nephrology), IMS‑BHU, Varanasi
- DNB (Nephrology), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
- Diploma in Yoga and Certificate Course in Training of Yoga, Centre for Yoga, BHU
Awards & Accolades:
- Fellow of the Indian Society of Nephrology (FISN)
- Fellow of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (FISOT)
- Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
- Awarded Novartis Transplant Fellowship at AIIMS by ISOT
- Recipient of All India Merit Scholarship for residential schooling
- Served as President of Undergraduate Medical Students Association at IMS
- Former Vice President of Delhi Nephrology Society and current Joint Secretary of ISOT
Dr. Lakshmi Kant Tripathi specializes in Nephrology, Dialysis, and Kidney Transplantation, with a strong focus on preventive nephrology to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). He is also highly experienced in clinical and critical care nephrology, and is known for his expertise in managing resistant hypertension, nephrotic syndrome, and complex urinary tract infections.
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure
- Resistant hypertension and protein‑losing nephropathies
- Nephrotic syndrome and complicated urinary tract infections
- Acute kidney injury and critical care nephrology
- High‑risk and incompatible kidney transplants
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Kidney transplant—including high‑risk and ABO‑incompatible cases
- Hemodialysis (supervised over 53,000 sessions)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Peritoneal dialysis and venous catheter insertion
- Renal biopsy for kidney disease diagnosis
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure
- Resistant hypertension and protein‑losing nephropathies
- Nephrotic syndrome and complicated urinary tract infections
- Acute kidney injury and critical care nephrology
- High‑risk and incompatible kidney transplants
- Kidney transplant—including high‑risk and ABO‑incompatible cases
- Hemodialysis (supervised over 53,000 sessions)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Peritoneal dialysis and venous catheter insertion
- Renal biopsy for kidney disease diagnosis