Dr. Veeranki Vamsidhar

Qualifications:

M.B.B.S. from Siddhartha Medical College, Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2009.

M.D. Internal Medicine from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, 2015.

D.M. Nephrology from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, 2019.

Certifications/ Fellowships:

Internship in Nephrology Social Media Collective, 2024

The Glomcon Glomerular Disease Fellowship, 2024, Glomcon Foundation

Glomcon Pathology Certification, 2023, Glomcon Foundation

Professional Synopsis:

Dr. Vamsidhar Veeranki is an experienced nephrologist with over 6 years of expertise in nephrology and renal transplantation, having managed more than 700 kidney transplant cases. He completed his medical graduation from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, followed by his MD in Internal Medicine from JIPMER, Puducherry, where he was awarded the prestigious Gold Medal for academic excellence. He subsequently pursued his DM in Nephrology from SGPGIMS, Lucknow, one of India’s premier nephrology training centers.

He served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Nephrology at SGPGIMS, Lucknow, from 2022 to 2024, and developed a novel non-invasive tool to predict non-diabetic kidney disease in diabetic patients with kidney dysfunction, for which he received the prestigious Tanker Memorial Award from the Indian Society of Nephrology in 2022. He later worked as Consultant Nephrologist at Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, contributing to the development of transplant care protocols.

Areas Of Interest/ Expertise:

Glomerular diseases

Renal transplantation

Management of all acute and chronic kidney diseases

Diabetic kidney disease, and Hypertension

Managing patients on Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis

Accomplishments & Awards:

Best article for the year 2025 in Indian Journal of Organ Transplantation, 2025.

Leaders of Healthcare award, Nephrology, 2025, Times of India.

TANKER Memorial Award, Best oral presentation in ISNCON, December, 2022, Pune.

Best Community film award, International Society of Nephrology World Congress of Nephrology, 2022, For the film titled - 'For some the wait never ends' A community film on the importance of organ donation.

First author of the paper - 'The adverse effects of high-dose corticosteroid on infectious and non-infectious sequelae in renal transplant recipients with coronavirus disease-19 in India' which was awarded “Young Nephrologist Award”, ISN FRONTIERS MEET, September, 2022, New Delhi.

Best Poster, ISNCON, North zone 2021, Varanasi.

Best Poster, Institutional Foundation-day poster presentation, 2021, SGPGIMS, Lucknow.

Dr. D.B. Bisht Endowment Prize/ Gold medal in Cardiology, 2018, JIPMER.

Thaiyal Nayaki Endowment Prize/ Gold Medal in Neurology, 2018, JIPMER.

Quiz contest winner, 2016, Thyroid diseases conference in Endocrinology wing, JIPMER.

Quiz contest winner, 2016, Pulmonary thrombo-embolic diseases conference in CTVS department, JIPMER.

Gold medal in Physiology, 2010, University level, NTR University of Health Sciences.

Membership:

International Society of Nephrology (ISN)

American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

European Renal Association (ERA)

Life Member - Indian Society of Nephrology

Life Member - Indian Society of Organ Transplantation

Paper/Poster Presentations:

Treatment and long-term outcomes of Post-transplant recurrent FSGS – A single-center experience (ISOT, 2025 – Best article in IJT, 2025).

Outcomes of infection-related glomerulonephritis in Diabetics and Non-diabetics. A Propensity Score Matching Analysis (World Congress of Nephrology, 2025).

Long-Term Outcomes of Anticomplement Factor H Antibody Positive Versus Negative Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. APSN, 2024, South Korea.

Monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance – A Nephrologist’s perspective. Faculty talk at National Myeloma Conference, 2023.

Novel prediction model of non-diabetic kidney disease in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus – Development and External validation (ISNCON 2022, Pune – Best paper ward).

The outcome of Mild Category Of SARS-CoV-2 Infected Kidney Transplant Recipients Managed by Supervised Home-Based Self-Monitoring – A Single Centre Experience (ISNCON, North Zone, 2021 – 2nd Best paper award; ISN Frontiers, 2022).

The adverse effects of high-dose corticosteroid on infectious and non-infectious sequelae in renal transplant recipients with coronavirus disease-19 in India (ISN Frontiers, 2022).

A novel combination and prolonged antibiotic therapy to overcome the challenges of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Renal transplant recipients (World Congress of Nephrology, 2021).

 Non-invasive Prediction tool of non-diabetic kidney diseases in patients with Type-2 Diabetes (World Congress of Nephrology, 2021).

Publications:

Non-Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Changing Spectrum with Therapeutic Ascendancy, Veeranki V, Prasad N, Bhadauria D, Kushwaha R, Meyyappan J, Kaul A, Patel M, Behera M, Yachha M, Agrawal V, et al., Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023, 12, 4, 1705, https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041705

Non-Invasive Prediction Tool for Non-Diabetic Kidney Diseases in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus. Indian Prasad N, Veeranki V, Kushwaha RS, Fernando E, Sahay M, Patel MR, et al. J Nephrol. doi:10.25259/IJN_613_2024

Utilizing continuous glucose monitoring for glycemic control in diabetic kidney disease. Veeranki V, Prasad N, World J Diabetes, 2024, 15, 10, 2006-2009

The adverse effects of high dose corticosteroid on infectious and non-infectious sequelae in Renal Transplant Recipients with Coronavirus disease-19 in India. Veeranki V, Prasad N, Meyyappan J et al., Transpl Infect Dis, 2022, 07/23, 10.1111/tid.13908

Outcome of mild SARS-CoV-2-infected renal transplant recipients managed by supervised home-based self-monitoring. Vamsidhar V, D S Bhadauria, J. Meyyappan et al., Infectious Diseases Now, 10.1016/j.idnow.2022.05.007

Long-Term Outcomes of Anticomplement Factor H Antibody Positive Versus Negative Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Veeranki V, Meyyappan J, Kushwaha RS, Behera M, Patel MR, Kaul AK, et al., Indian J Nephrol, 10.25259/IJN_106_2024

Decoding Glomerular Disease: Baseline Profiles and Insights From the I-TANGIBLE Registry, Kavita Yadav, Raja Ramachandran, Narayan Prasad, Vamsidhar Veeranki, Vivekanand Jha et al., Kidney International Reports, 2025, 10, 1566-1570, 10.1016/j.ekir.2025.02.013

Veeranki, Vamsidhar; Prasad, Narayan1. Pharmacogenomics and Precision Immunosuppression in Kidney Transplantation: Where Do We Stand?. Indian Journal of Transplantation 19(4):p 403-404, Oct–Dec 2025. | DOI: 10.4103/ijot.ijot_185_25

Clinical Review. Urinary Tract Infection - Acute Uncomplicated pyelonephritis. Vamsidhar V, D S Bhadauria, Clinical key, Point of care, 05/15/2022

Clinical Review - Urinary Tract Infection - Acute Complicated pyelonephritis. Vamsidhar V, D S Bhadauria, Clinical key, Point of care, 06/30/2021

Clinical Review - Urinary Tract Infection - Acute Cystitis. Vamsidhar V, D S Bhadauria, Clinical key, Point of care, 05/28/2022

A Comprehensive Look at Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Recurrence in Adult Transplant Patients: Findings from a Single Institution with Review of Literature, Veeranki, Vamsidhar; Yachha, Monika; Prasad, Narayan et al., Indian Journal of Transplantation, 2025, 19, 1, 21-29, Jan-Mar, 10.4103/ijot.ijot_68_24

Novel mutation patterns in children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, Prasad N, Meyyappan J, Dhanorkar M, Kushwaha R, Mandal K, Veeranki V, Behera M, Patel M, Yadav B, Bhadauria D, Kaul A, Yaccha M, Bhatt M, Agarwal V, Jain M., Clin Kidney J, 07/23/2024

Navigating the Landscape of Postrenal Transplant Malignancy: Challenges and Future Horizons, Veeranki, Vamsidhar; Prasad, Narayan. Indian Journal of Transplantation, 2023, 17, 4, 387-388, Oct-Dec, 10.4103/ijot.ijot_146_23

Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Desmopressin for Post-Kidney Biopsy Bleeding, Narayan Prasad, Jeyakumar Meyyappan, Deependra Yadav, Brijesh Yadav, Ravi Kushwaha, Manas Patel, Vamsidhar Veeranki, Dharmendra Bhadauria et al., 10.1016/j.ekir.2025.04.019

The Miracle of Xenotransplants: Are We Ready for Prime Time?, Sethi, Jasmine; Veeranki, Vamsidhar; Prasad, Narayan. Indian Journal of Transplantation, 2024, 18, 2, 99-100, Apr-Jun, 10.4103/ijot.ijot_72_24

Nephrology Services in Uttar Pradesh, Veeranki V, Prasad N, Meyyappan J. 10.25259/IJN_170_2024

Psychosocial Stress In Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis Affected With Covid-19 - Preparing For The Unexpected. An Experience From The Pandemic, Veeranki V, Kaul A, Meyyappan J, Pushkar DK, Prasad N, et al., J Comm Med and Pub Health Rep, 2023, 4, 03, 10.38207/JCMPHR/2023/JUN04030462

Fulminant ruptured septic aneurysm complicating the catheter related blood stream infection in a patient on maintenance hemodialysis: A case report. Veeranki V, Prasad N, Sarda Y, et al., The Journal of Vascular Access, 2023

Severe and Recurrent Acute Kidney Injury Following Dichlorvos Exposure - A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature, Vamsidhar V, Sabareesh M, Babu D, Subashini K, Kadhiravan T, Thabah MM., Indian Journal of Nephrology, 10.4103/ijn.ijn_158_23, 11/27/2023

Bilateral subretinal abscess in community-acquired Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, Vamsidhar V, Molly Mary Thabah, Kadhiravan.T., J R Coll Physicians Edinb, 2020, 03/01, 50, 1, 42-45, 10.4997/JRCPE.2020.111

Strongyloides Stercoralis Infection Mimicking Relapse of ANCA Vasculitis, Meyyappan J, Prasad N, Husain S, Veeranki V, Patel MR, Kushwaha RS, et al., Indian J Nephrol, 10.25259/IJN_23_2024

Sarda Y, Prasad N, Singh S, Meyyappan J, Veeranki V, Kushwaha RS, Patel MR, et al. Clinical and Laboratory Parameters Predicting Frailty in End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients on Maintenance Dialysis. Indian J Nephrol. 2025;35:753-9. doi: 10.25259/IJN_738_2024

Carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae urinary tract infection in renal transplant recipients: role of a novel antibiotic regimen, Dharmendra Bhadauria, Vamsidhar Veeranki, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 2023, 38, Supplement_1, 10.1093/ndt/gfad063c_3722

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Induced MAHA and AKI in a Patient with HIV and Disseminated Tuberculosis: A Case Report, Vamsidhar V, Molly Mary Thabah, Kadhiravan.T., Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus, 2017, 11/01, 33, Suppl 1, S1-S126

A Study of Long-Term Outcome of Mycophenolate Dose Modulation in Renal Allograft Recipients With SARS-CoV2 Infection During COVID-19 Pandemic, J. MEYYAPPAN, D.S. Bhadauria, N. Prasad, V. Veeranki, A. Kaul, M.R. Patel, M. Yachha, M.R. Behera, R.S. Kushwaha, Kidney International Reports, 2023, 8, 3, S462-S463, 10.1016/j.ekir.2023.02.1037

The diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma of the co-existence of BK virus nephropathy with acute rejection - an experience from a single Centre and review of the literature, Shanmugham S, Bhadauria D, Agrawal V, Jain M, Yaccha M, Kaul A, Vamsidhar V, Meyyappan J, Prasad N., Transpl Immunol, 2022, 06/01, 72, 101581, 10.1016/j.trim.2022.101581

Liver stiffness is reduced to normal after successful renal transplantation: A prospective cohort study, Bhadauria D S, Kumar P, Tiwari P, Kaul A, Negi TS, Rai P, Shanmugam S, Vamsidhar V, Prasad N, Goel A., Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, 10.1016/j.jceh.2022.06.002

Co-existence of acute pancreatitis with hemolytic uremic syndrome: 'The dilemma of a rare organ cross-talk', Sharma H, Bhadauria D S, Goel A, Yaccha M, Gurjar M, Kaul A, Vamsidhar V, Shamungham S, Jain M, Mohindra S, Prasad N., Pancreatology, 2022, 06/16, 10.1016/j.pan.2022.06.255

Veeranki V, Meyyappan J, Prasad N. Microfilaria in the Kidney: An Under-Recognized Cause of Diverse and Aggressive Glomerular Injury in Endemic Regions. Indian J Nephrol. doi: 10.25259/IJN_918_2025