Dr. Siddharth Lakhani

About Dr. Siddharth Lakhani

Dr. Siddharth Lakhani is the Director of Nephrology at Gleneagles Hospital in Mumbai, bringing over 10 years of dedicated expertise in kidney disease management and renal transplant care. He holds a strong academic foundation with MBBS, MD, DNB, and DM qualifications, positioning him as a comprehensive specialist in both general internal medicine and advanced nephrology. His depth of clinical training enables him to manage the full spectrum of renal pathology with precision and evidence-based practice.

Dr. Lakhani's clinical portfolio encompasses chronic kidney disease management, diabetic nephropathy, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis programs, glomerulonephritis treatment, nephrotic syndrome management, polycystic kidney disease, and complete kidney transplant evaluation and follow-up care. He is an active researcher and investigator in multiple national and international clinical trials, with several peer-reviewed publications demonstrating his commitment to advancing nephrology practice. His interventional skills span the full range of modern nephrology procedures, reflecting both technical proficiency and scholarly engagement with kidney care innovation.

Dr. Lakhani treats a steady flow of international patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia who seek his expertise in complex kidney disease and transplant management. His multilingual fluency in English, Hindi, and Marathi facilitates seamless communication with diverse patient populations. International patients appreciate his methodical approach to pre-transplant evaluation, his meticulous post-transplant surveillance protocols, and his ability to coordinate care across borders, ensuring continuity of treatment back home.

Gleneagles Hospital, where Dr. Lakhani leads the nephrology department, is one of Mumbai's most established tertiary care centres with comprehensive dialysis infrastructure, an active transplant program, and proven experience managing international patients. The hospital's commitment to international patient services, coupled with Mumbai's accessibility via major global aviation hubs, makes it an ideal destination for kidney disease management. Patients benefit from Dr. Lakhani's active memberships in the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD), American Society of Nephrology (ASN), and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), which keep him abreast of global best practices. International patients choosing Dr. Lakhani at Gleneagles gain access to world-standard nephrology care at a fraction of costs in developed nations, with seamless communication and culturally sensitive patient-centred care.