Senior Consultant & HOD — Nephrology

Dr. K. Abirami

Advanced Kidney Care with Precision and Compassion.

MBBS · MD · DM (Nephrology) · MRCP (London) · Salem

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20+
Years Experience
5000+
Patients Cared
3
Int'l Trainings
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About

A nephrologist devoted to precision care.

Dr. K. Abirami, Senior Consultant and Head of Department – Nephrology
Dr. K. Abirami
Senior Consultant & HOD – Nephrology

Experienced senior nephrologist with extensive international training and expertise in kidney disease management, dialysis care, and advanced nephrology treatments.

Currently serving as Senior Consultant & Head of Department of Nephrology at Kauvery Hospital, Salem — bringing world-class kidney care close to home.

MBBS · MD · DM
MRCP (London)
Nephrology
& Urology Science
Salem
Kauvery Hospital
Journey

Education & Experience

Super-Speciality Education

  • Fellowship
    Fellowship in Nephrology
    University of Toronto, Canada
  • MRCP
    Member, Royal College of Physicians
    London, United Kingdom
  • DM
    DM Nephrology
    AIIMS, New Delhi

Professional Experience

  • 2019 — Present
    Senior Consultant & HOD, Nephrology
    Kauvery Hospital, Salem
  • 2007 — 2019
    Consultant Nephrologist
    SPMM Hospital, Salem
  • 2004 — 2005
    Consultant Nephrologist
    SPMM Hospital, Salem
  • 2003 — 2004
    Assistant Professor
    SVIMS, Tirupati
Expertise

Specialised areas of nephrology care

Chronic Kidney Disease

Comprehensive evaluation, staging and long-term management of CKD across all stages.

Dialysis Management

Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis programs tailored to each patient's lifestyle.

Hypertension Disorders

Diagnosis and treatment of kidney-related hypertension and secondary causes.

Kidney Transplant Care

Pre- and post-transplant nephrology care with immunosuppression monitoring.

Glomerular Diseases

Advanced diagnostics for nephrotic and nephritic syndromes including biopsy.

Preventive Nephrology

Early detection programs and lifestyle plans to protect kidney function.

Research

Publications & Citations

Prostatic cysts in ADPKD

Medknow Publications

2004

Amlodipine induced gingival hyperplasia

Case Report

2004

Urinalysis in Clinical Practice

Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine

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Renal Amyloidosis — Case Study

JAPI

2002

Peritoneal Dialysis and CHF

Clinical Study

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Listeria Peritonitis — Case Report

Case Report

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Urinary Ascites

Indian Journal of Nephrology

2012
Media

Video & Education

Awareness talks, anatomy visualizations and educational shorts on nephrology.

Appointment

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Hospital
Kauvery Hospital, Salem
Department
Nephrology — Senior Consultant & HOD