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    Overview

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar B is a highly experienced Nephrologist and Head of the Department of Nephrology at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. With over two decades of clinical, academic, and research experience, he is a leading specialist in kidney care, dialysis management, and renal transplantation, known for delivering comprehensive and patient-focused nephrology services.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar completed his MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College, followed by a DNB in Nephrology from the prestigious Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Bangalore. His strong academic foundation and specialised training have equipped him with in-depth expertise in managing complex kidney diseases and advanced nephrology care.

  • Currently, he serves as the Head of the Department of Nephrology and leads the Dialysis Center at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. He is also actively involved in teaching as an in-charge faculty for the DNB Nephrology programme, contributing to the training of future nephrologists. His clinical focus includes chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis management, renal transplantation, glomerular diseases, and critical care nephrology.

  • Over the years, Dr. Sushanth Kumar has held several key academic and clinical positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Nephrology) at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He has also worked as a Junior Consultant at the Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, gaining valuable experience in advanced kidney care.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar is actively involved in research and has multiple national and international publications to his credit. His work includes studies on chronic kidney disease, renal transplantation outcomes, glomerular diseases, and nephrology-related complications. He has also presented several research papers at national conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing nephrology practice.

  • A member of prestigious professional bodies such as the Indian Society of Nephrology and the International Society of Nephrology, Dr. Sushanth Kumar B continues to contribute to the field through clinical excellence, research, and education, making him a trusted name for kidney care in Mangalore.

    • Field of Expertise

  • Interest: Kidney Trasnplant, Live & Deceased Donor (Done more than 100 transplant)
  • Kidney biopsy - Renal Biopsy & Graft Biopsy (Done more than 1500)

    • Fellowship & Membership

  • Member of Indian Medical Council
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology, South Chapter
  • Member of Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India
  • Member of International Society of Nephrology

    • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Tulu
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi
  • English

    • Awards & Achievements

  • Kidney Biopsy: More than 2000( Renal Biopsies and Graft Biopsies)
  • Kidney Transplant: More than 250 ( Live and Deceased Donor)
  • First to do Deceased Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paired Kidney Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paedatric Transplant in Mangaluru

    • Talks & Publications

  • International Journal of Medicine & Public Health, 2014,4,4, 364-366 Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases & Transplantation 2013, Vol 24, 168-171 Pattern of Glomerular Diseases in a Tertiary Care Center in South India: A Prospective Study (Second Author).
  • “ KOWSAR” Nephro- Urology monthly (2012;4 (3)-578-581) Timing of Nephrology Referral: Influence on Mortality and Morbidity in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • “Emerging Role of Myeloperoxidase in the Prognosis of Nephrotic Syndrome patients before and after steroid therapy” - PubMed - NCBI ( Third Author)
  • “ TRANS STELLAR”- Paraoxonase 1 and Cardiovascular Risk in Nephrotic Syndrome patients- Internal Journal of Medicine (IJMPS) 2014, 107-114 (Sixth Author).
  • A Study of Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis in Adults-Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 2019, 10.37506/v10/i12/2019/ijphrd/192206 (Lead Author).
  • “ Renal biopsy in Glomerular Diseases”- Dr. Mohammed Khalid ( April 2007), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical & Histological Profile of patients presenting with accelerated Hypertension with Renal Involvement”: Dr. Nachiket Mahindrakar ( April 2013), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical Presentation and Outcome of post-Infectious Glomerular Nephritis in Adults” - Dr Anand Yuvaraj ( March 2010), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Iron Stores and Hemoglobin in Patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency – Dr. Radhika Shenoy K ( Aug 2018), MD Biochemistry.
  • “ The Prevalence of Cardio Vascular Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease- Dr. Lingaiah Miryala ( March 2011) MD, Internal Medicine.
  • Mangalore observes World Kidney Day - ‘Take Good Care of Your God-Given KIDNEYS’ - CME ’23.

    Fellowship & Membership

  • Member of Indian Medical Council
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology, South Chapter
  • Member of Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India
  • Member of International Society of Nephrology

    • Overview

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar B is a highly experienced Nephrologist and Head of the Department of Nephrology at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. With over two decades of clinical, academic, and research experience, he is a leading specialist in kidney care, dialysis management, and renal transplantation, known for delivering comprehensive and patient-focused nephrology services.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar completed his MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College, followed by a DNB in Nephrology from the prestigious Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Bangalore. His strong academic foundation and specialised training have equipped him with in-depth expertise in managing complex kidney diseases and advanced nephrology care.

  • Currently, he serves as the Head of the Department of Nephrology and leads the Dialysis Center at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. He is also actively involved in teaching as an in-charge faculty for the DNB Nephrology programme, contributing to the training of future nephrologists. His clinical focus includes chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis management, renal transplantation, glomerular diseases, and critical care nephrology.

  • Over the years, Dr. Sushanth Kumar has held several key academic and clinical positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Nephrology) at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He has also worked as a Junior Consultant at the Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, gaining valuable experience in advanced kidney care.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar is actively involved in research and has multiple national and international publications to his credit. His work includes studies on chronic kidney disease, renal transplantation outcomes, glomerular diseases, and nephrology-related complications. He has also presented several research papers at national conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing nephrology practice.

  • A member of prestigious professional bodies such as the Indian Society of Nephrology and the International Society of Nephrology, Dr. Sushanth Kumar B continues to contribute to the field through clinical excellence, research, and education, making him a trusted name for kidney care in Mangalore.

    • Field of Expertise

  • Interest: Kidney Trasnplant, Live & Deceased Donor (Done more than 100 transplant)
  • Kidney biopsy - Renal Biopsy & Graft Biopsy (Done more than 1500)

    • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Tulu
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi
  • English

    • Awards & Achievements

  • Kidney Biopsy: More than 2000( Renal Biopsies and Graft Biopsies)
  • Kidney Transplant: More than 250 ( Live and Deceased Donor)
  • First to do Deceased Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paired Kidney Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paedatric Transplant in Mangaluru

    • Talks & Publications

  • International Journal of Medicine & Public Health, 2014,4,4, 364-366 Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases & Transplantation 2013, Vol 24, 168-171 Pattern of Glomerular Diseases in a Tertiary Care Center in South India: A Prospective Study (Second Author).
  • “ KOWSAR” Nephro- Urology monthly (2012;4 (3)-578-581) Timing of Nephrology Referral: Influence on Mortality and Morbidity in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • “Emerging Role of Myeloperoxidase in the Prognosis of Nephrotic Syndrome patients before and after steroid therapy” - PubMed - NCBI ( Third Author)
  • “ TRANS STELLAR”- Paraoxonase 1 and Cardiovascular Risk in Nephrotic Syndrome patients- Internal Journal of Medicine (IJMPS) 2014, 107-114 (Sixth Author).
  • A Study of Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis in Adults-Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 2019, 10.37506/v10/i12/2019/ijphrd/192206 (Lead Author).
  • “ Renal biopsy in Glomerular Diseases”- Dr. Mohammed Khalid ( April 2007), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical & Histological Profile of patients presenting with accelerated Hypertension with Renal Involvement”: Dr. Nachiket Mahindrakar ( April 2013), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical Presentation and Outcome of post-Infectious Glomerular Nephritis in Adults” - Dr Anand Yuvaraj ( March 2010), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Iron Stores and Hemoglobin in Patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency – Dr. Radhika Shenoy K ( Aug 2018), MD Biochemistry.
  • “ The Prevalence of Cardio Vascular Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease- Dr. Lingaiah Miryala ( March 2011) MD, Internal Medicine.
  • Mangalore observes World Kidney Day - ‘Take Good Care of Your God-Given KIDNEYS’ - CME ’23.

    Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Tulu
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi
  • English

    • Overview

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar B is a highly experienced Nephrologist and Head of the Department of Nephrology at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. With over two decades of clinical, academic, and research experience, he is a leading specialist in kidney care, dialysis management, and renal transplantation, known for delivering comprehensive and patient-focused nephrology services.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar completed his MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College, followed by a DNB in Nephrology from the prestigious Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Bangalore. His strong academic foundation and specialised training have equipped him with in-depth expertise in managing complex kidney diseases and advanced nephrology care.

  • Currently, he serves as the Head of the Department of Nephrology and leads the Dialysis Center at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. He is also actively involved in teaching as an in-charge faculty for the DNB Nephrology programme, contributing to the training of future nephrologists. His clinical focus includes chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis management, renal transplantation, glomerular diseases, and critical care nephrology.

  • Over the years, Dr. Sushanth Kumar has held several key academic and clinical positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Nephrology) at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He has also worked as a Junior Consultant at the Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, gaining valuable experience in advanced kidney care.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar is actively involved in research and has multiple national and international publications to his credit. His work includes studies on chronic kidney disease, renal transplantation outcomes, glomerular diseases, and nephrology-related complications. He has also presented several research papers at national conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing nephrology practice.

  • A member of prestigious professional bodies such as the Indian Society of Nephrology and the International Society of Nephrology, Dr. Sushanth Kumar B continues to contribute to the field through clinical excellence, research, and education, making him a trusted name for kidney care in Mangalore.

    • Fellowship & Membership

  • Member of Indian Medical Council
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology, South Chapter
  • Member of Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India
  • Member of International Society of Nephrology

    • Field of Expertise

  • Interest: Kidney Trasnplant, Live & Deceased Donor (Done more than 100 transplant)
  • Kidney biopsy - Renal Biopsy & Graft Biopsy (Done more than 1500)

    • Awards & Achievements

  • Kidney Biopsy: More than 2000( Renal Biopsies and Graft Biopsies)
  • Kidney Transplant: More than 250 ( Live and Deceased Donor)
  • First to do Deceased Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paired Kidney Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paedatric Transplant in Mangaluru

    • Talks & Publications

  • International Journal of Medicine & Public Health, 2014,4,4, 364-366 Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases & Transplantation 2013, Vol 24, 168-171 Pattern of Glomerular Diseases in a Tertiary Care Center in South India: A Prospective Study (Second Author).
  • “ KOWSAR” Nephro- Urology monthly (2012;4 (3)-578-581) Timing of Nephrology Referral: Influence on Mortality and Morbidity in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • “Emerging Role of Myeloperoxidase in the Prognosis of Nephrotic Syndrome patients before and after steroid therapy” - PubMed - NCBI ( Third Author)
  • “ TRANS STELLAR”- Paraoxonase 1 and Cardiovascular Risk in Nephrotic Syndrome patients- Internal Journal of Medicine (IJMPS) 2014, 107-114 (Sixth Author).
  • A Study of Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis in Adults-Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 2019, 10.37506/v10/i12/2019/ijphrd/192206 (Lead Author).
  • “ Renal biopsy in Glomerular Diseases”- Dr. Mohammed Khalid ( April 2007), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical & Histological Profile of patients presenting with accelerated Hypertension with Renal Involvement”: Dr. Nachiket Mahindrakar ( April 2013), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical Presentation and Outcome of post-Infectious Glomerular Nephritis in Adults” - Dr Anand Yuvaraj ( March 2010), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Iron Stores and Hemoglobin in Patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency – Dr. Radhika Shenoy K ( Aug 2018), MD Biochemistry.
  • “ The Prevalence of Cardio Vascular Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease- Dr. Lingaiah Miryala ( March 2011) MD, Internal Medicine.
  • Mangalore observes World Kidney Day - ‘Take Good Care of Your God-Given KIDNEYS’ - CME ’23.

    Field of Expertise

  • Interest: Kidney Trasnplant, Live & Deceased Donor (Done more than 100 transplant)
  • Kidney biopsy - Renal Biopsy & Graft Biopsy (Done more than 1500)

    • Fellowship & Membership

  • Member of Indian Medical Council
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology, South Chapter
  • Member of Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India
  • Member of International Society of Nephrology

    • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Tulu
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi
  • English

    • Awards & Achievements

  • Kidney Biopsy: More than 2000( Renal Biopsies and Graft Biopsies)
  • Kidney Transplant: More than 250 ( Live and Deceased Donor)
  • First to do Deceased Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paired Kidney Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paedatric Transplant in Mangaluru

    • Talks & Publications

  • International Journal of Medicine & Public Health, 2014,4,4, 364-366 Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases & Transplantation 2013, Vol 24, 168-171 Pattern of Glomerular Diseases in a Tertiary Care Center in South India: A Prospective Study (Second Author).
  • “ KOWSAR” Nephro- Urology monthly (2012;4 (3)-578-581) Timing of Nephrology Referral: Influence on Mortality and Morbidity in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • “Emerging Role of Myeloperoxidase in the Prognosis of Nephrotic Syndrome patients before and after steroid therapy” - PubMed - NCBI ( Third Author)
  • “ TRANS STELLAR”- Paraoxonase 1 and Cardiovascular Risk in Nephrotic Syndrome patients- Internal Journal of Medicine (IJMPS) 2014, 107-114 (Sixth Author).
  • A Study of Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis in Adults-Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 2019, 10.37506/v10/i12/2019/ijphrd/192206 (Lead Author).
  • “ Renal biopsy in Glomerular Diseases”- Dr. Mohammed Khalid ( April 2007), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical & Histological Profile of patients presenting with accelerated Hypertension with Renal Involvement”: Dr. Nachiket Mahindrakar ( April 2013), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical Presentation and Outcome of post-Infectious Glomerular Nephritis in Adults” - Dr Anand Yuvaraj ( March 2010), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Iron Stores and Hemoglobin in Patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency – Dr. Radhika Shenoy K ( Aug 2018), MD Biochemistry.
  • “ The Prevalence of Cardio Vascular Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease- Dr. Lingaiah Miryala ( March 2011) MD, Internal Medicine.
  • Mangalore observes World Kidney Day - ‘Take Good Care of Your God-Given KIDNEYS’ - CME ’23.

    • Overview

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar B is a highly experienced Nephrologist and Head of the Department of Nephrology at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. With over two decades of clinical, academic, and research experience, he is a leading specialist in kidney care, dialysis management, and renal transplantation, known for delivering comprehensive and patient-focused nephrology services.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar completed his MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College, followed by a DNB in Nephrology from the prestigious Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Bangalore. His strong academic foundation and specialised training have equipped him with in-depth expertise in managing complex kidney diseases and advanced nephrology care.

  • Currently, he serves as the Head of the Department of Nephrology and leads the Dialysis Center at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. He is also actively involved in teaching as an in-charge faculty for the DNB Nephrology programme, contributing to the training of future nephrologists. His clinical focus includes chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis management, renal transplantation, glomerular diseases, and critical care nephrology.

  • Over the years, Dr. Sushanth Kumar has held several key academic and clinical positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Nephrology) at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He has also worked as a Junior Consultant at the Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, gaining valuable experience in advanced kidney care.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar is actively involved in research and has multiple national and international publications to his credit. His work includes studies on chronic kidney disease, renal transplantation outcomes, glomerular diseases, and nephrology-related complications. He has also presented several research papers at national conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing nephrology practice.

  • A member of prestigious professional bodies such as the Indian Society of Nephrology and the International Society of Nephrology, Dr. Sushanth Kumar B continues to contribute to the field through clinical excellence, research, and education, making him a trusted name for kidney care in Mangalore.

    Awards & Achievements

  • Kidney Biopsy: More than 2000( Renal Biopsies and Graft Biopsies)
  • Kidney Transplant: More than 250 ( Live and Deceased Donor)
  • First to do Deceased Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paired Kidney Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paedatric Transplant in Mangaluru

    • Fellowship & Membership

  • Member of Indian Medical Council
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology, South Chapter
  • Member of Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India
  • Member of International Society of Nephrology

    • Field of Expertise

  • Interest: Kidney Trasnplant, Live & Deceased Donor (Done more than 100 transplant)
  • Kidney biopsy - Renal Biopsy & Graft Biopsy (Done more than 1500)

    • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Tulu
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi
  • English

    • Talks & Publications

  • International Journal of Medicine & Public Health, 2014,4,4, 364-366 Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases & Transplantation 2013, Vol 24, 168-171 Pattern of Glomerular Diseases in a Tertiary Care Center in South India: A Prospective Study (Second Author).
  • “ KOWSAR” Nephro- Urology monthly (2012;4 (3)-578-581) Timing of Nephrology Referral: Influence on Mortality and Morbidity in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • “Emerging Role of Myeloperoxidase in the Prognosis of Nephrotic Syndrome patients before and after steroid therapy” - PubMed - NCBI ( Third Author)
  • “ TRANS STELLAR”- Paraoxonase 1 and Cardiovascular Risk in Nephrotic Syndrome patients- Internal Journal of Medicine (IJMPS) 2014, 107-114 (Sixth Author).
  • A Study of Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis in Adults-Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 2019, 10.37506/v10/i12/2019/ijphrd/192206 (Lead Author).
  • “ Renal biopsy in Glomerular Diseases”- Dr. Mohammed Khalid ( April 2007), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical & Histological Profile of patients presenting with accelerated Hypertension with Renal Involvement”: Dr. Nachiket Mahindrakar ( April 2013), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical Presentation and Outcome of post-Infectious Glomerular Nephritis in Adults” - Dr Anand Yuvaraj ( March 2010), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Iron Stores and Hemoglobin in Patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency – Dr. Radhika Shenoy K ( Aug 2018), MD Biochemistry.
  • “ The Prevalence of Cardio Vascular Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease- Dr. Lingaiah Miryala ( March 2011) MD, Internal Medicine.
  • Mangalore observes World Kidney Day - ‘Take Good Care of Your God-Given KIDNEYS’ - CME ’23.

    • Overview

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar B is a highly experienced Nephrologist and Head of the Department of Nephrology at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. With over two decades of clinical, academic, and research experience, he is a leading specialist in kidney care, dialysis management, and renal transplantation, known for delivering comprehensive and patient-focused nephrology services.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar completed his MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College, followed by a DNB in Nephrology from the prestigious Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Bangalore. His strong academic foundation and specialised training have equipped him with in-depth expertise in managing complex kidney diseases and advanced nephrology care.

  • Currently, he serves as the Head of the Department of Nephrology and leads the Dialysis Center at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. He is also actively involved in teaching as an in-charge faculty for the DNB Nephrology programme, contributing to the training of future nephrologists. His clinical focus includes chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis management, renal transplantation, glomerular diseases, and critical care nephrology.

  • Over the years, Dr. Sushanth Kumar has held several key academic and clinical positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Nephrology) at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He has also worked as a Junior Consultant at the Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, gaining valuable experience in advanced kidney care.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar is actively involved in research and has multiple national and international publications to his credit. His work includes studies on chronic kidney disease, renal transplantation outcomes, glomerular diseases, and nephrology-related complications. He has also presented several research papers at national conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing nephrology practice.

  • A member of prestigious professional bodies such as the Indian Society of Nephrology and the International Society of Nephrology, Dr. Sushanth Kumar B continues to contribute to the field through clinical excellence, research, and education, making him a trusted name for kidney care in Mangalore.

    Talks & Publications

  • International Journal of Medicine & Public Health, 2014,4,4, 364-366 Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases & Transplantation 2013, Vol 24, 168-171 Pattern of Glomerular Diseases in a Tertiary Care Center in South India: A Prospective Study (Second Author).
  • “ KOWSAR” Nephro- Urology monthly (2012;4 (3)-578-581) Timing of Nephrology Referral: Influence on Mortality and Morbidity in Chronic Kidney Disease ( Lead Author).
  • “Emerging Role of Myeloperoxidase in the Prognosis of Nephrotic Syndrome patients before and after steroid therapy” - PubMed - NCBI ( Third Author)
  • “ TRANS STELLAR”- Paraoxonase 1 and Cardiovascular Risk in Nephrotic Syndrome patients- Internal Journal of Medicine (IJMPS) 2014, 107-114 (Sixth Author).
  • A Study of Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis in Adults-Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 2019, 10.37506/v10/i12/2019/ijphrd/192206 (Lead Author).
  • “ Renal biopsy in Glomerular Diseases”- Dr. Mohammed Khalid ( April 2007), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical & Histological Profile of patients presenting with accelerated Hypertension with Renal Involvement”: Dr. Nachiket Mahindrakar ( April 2013), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Clinical Presentation and Outcome of post-Infectious Glomerular Nephritis in Adults” - Dr Anand Yuvaraj ( March 2010), MD General Medicine.
  • “ Iron Stores and Hemoglobin in Patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency – Dr. Radhika Shenoy K ( Aug 2018), MD Biochemistry.
  • “ The Prevalence of Cardio Vascular Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease- Dr. Lingaiah Miryala ( March 2011) MD, Internal Medicine.
  • Mangalore observes World Kidney Day - ‘Take Good Care of Your God-Given KIDNEYS’ - CME ’23.

    • Overview

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar B is a highly experienced Nephrologist and Head of the Department of Nephrology at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. With over two decades of clinical, academic, and research experience, he is a leading specialist in kidney care, dialysis management, and renal transplantation, known for delivering comprehensive and patient-focused nephrology services.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar completed his MD in Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College, followed by a DNB in Nephrology from the prestigious Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Bangalore. His strong academic foundation and specialised training have equipped him with in-depth expertise in managing complex kidney diseases and advanced nephrology care.

  • Currently, he serves as the Head of the Department of Nephrology and leads the Dialysis Center at KMC Hospital, Mangalore. He is also actively involved in teaching as an in-charge faculty for the DNB Nephrology programme, contributing to the training of future nephrologists. His clinical focus includes chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis management, renal transplantation, glomerular diseases, and critical care nephrology.

  • Over the years, Dr. Sushanth Kumar has held several key academic and clinical positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Nephrology) at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He has also worked as a Junior Consultant at the Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology, gaining valuable experience in advanced kidney care.

  • Dr. Sushanth Kumar is actively involved in research and has multiple national and international publications to his credit. His work includes studies on chronic kidney disease, renal transplantation outcomes, glomerular diseases, and nephrology-related complications. He has also presented several research papers at national conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing nephrology practice.

  • A member of prestigious professional bodies such as the Indian Society of Nephrology and the International Society of Nephrology, Dr. Sushanth Kumar B continues to contribute to the field through clinical excellence, research, and education, making him a trusted name for kidney care in Mangalore.

    • Fellowship & Membership

  • Member of Indian Medical Council
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Member of Indian Society of Nephrology, South Chapter
  • Member of Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India
  • Member of International Society of Nephrology

    • Field of Expertise

  • Interest: Kidney Trasnplant, Live & Deceased Donor (Done more than 100 transplant)
  • Kidney biopsy - Renal Biopsy & Graft Biopsy (Done more than 1500)

    • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Tulu
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi
  • English

    • Awards & Achievements

  • Kidney Biopsy: More than 2000( Renal Biopsies and Graft Biopsies)
  • Kidney Transplant: More than 250 ( Live and Deceased Donor)
  • First to do Deceased Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paired Kidney Donor Transplant in Mangaluru
  • First to do Paedatric Transplant in Mangaluru

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