Dr. Shruti Tapiawala

About Dr. Shruti Tapiawala

Dr. Shruti Tapiawala is a Senior Consultant Nephrologist with over 25 years of clinical experience in kidney disease management and transplantation. She completed her MD in Internal Medicine from B.Y.L. Nair Hospital and T.N. Medical College, Mumbai, and holds additional qualifications including DNB in Nephrology and specialized fellowships from internationally recognized institutions. Her comprehensive training includes advanced nephrology from the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada, where she focused on home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and lupus nephritis management.

Dr. Tapiawala brings a rare combination of clinical depth and international expertise to her practice. She has extensive experience managing complex kidney disease across multiple modalities—including chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, and nephrotic syndrome. Her particular strength lies in transplant nephrology, where she has managed patients undergoing kidney, kidney-pancreas, heart, lung, and liver transplants. She completed a Multi-Organ Transplant fellowship and specialized training in HLA medicine and advanced transplant diagnostics at Toronto Medical Labs, positioning her as an expert in immunological risk stratification for transplant recipients. Notably, she initiated the SORTER registry in India in 2018, a landmark initiative for matching sensitized organ recipients with suitable donors using international protocols.

International patients from the Gulf, Africa, and across South Asia benefit from Dr. Tapiawala's patient-centered approach and multilingual communication skills. She is fluent in English and Hindi, ensuring clear dialogue with diverse patient populations. Her practice welcomes international patients seeking specialist kidney care, whether for pre-transplant evaluation, post-transplant follow-up, or management of complex glomerular disease. She holds active memberships in the American Society of Transplantation, Canadian Society of Transplantation, and Indian Society of Nephrology, reflecting her commitment to global best practices.

Dr. Tapiawala practices at Gleneagles Global Hospitals in Mumbai, a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited institution equipped with state-of-the-art nephrology and transplant facilities. The hospital offers advanced dialysis units, a dedicated transplant surgery program, and 24/7 critical care support. For international patients, the hospital provides coordinated medical tourism services, visa support, and dedicated international patient liaison teams to ensure seamless care from initial consultation through recovery.

International patients considering kidney care in India will find in Dr. Tapiawala a trusted partner with both deep clinical experience and a proven track record of managing complex cases. Her combination of rigorous training, research contribution, and commitment to international transplant protocols makes her an excellent choice for comprehensive kidney disease management and transplant-related care.