Dr. A Anitha

Professional Summary

Dr. A Anitha is a highly experienced nephrologist based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with over 16 years of dedicated practice in the field of nephrology. As a compassionate and skilled female physician, she combines her deep clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives tailored treatment for their kidney-related conditions. Her significant qualifications — including an MBBS degree, DNB in General Medicine, and DNB in Nephrology — make her a trusted specialist in her domain. Dr. Anitha is fluent in six languages — English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam — enabling her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population, including international patients seeking quality nephrology care in India. Her dedication to staying updated with the latest advancements in nephrology enhances her ability to provide the best possible care. She has been working with nephrology patients since 2003 and has had the privilege of heading and successfully running a nephrology department. She is also actively involved in training the next generation of nephrologists through the DNB training program for postgraduates in Nephrology.

Specializations

Nephrology

Procedures & Expertise

• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Diabetic Nephropathy
• Dialysis
• Hemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Glomerulonephritis Treatment
• Nephrotic Syndrome Management
• Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Lupus Nephritis Treatment
• Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
• Post-Kidney Transplant Follow-up
• Kidney Graft Dysfunction Management

Education & Qualifications

• MBBS — Medical degree
• DNB (General Medicine) — Diplomate of National Board in General Medicine
• DNB (Nephrology) — Diplomate of National Board in Nephrology

Hospital Affiliations

Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore

Memberships

• Life Member, Indian Society of Nephrology
• Member, Nephrology Association of Karnataka

Awards & Recognition

• First prize winner at ISN SZ (International Society of Nephrology — South Zone) for presenting the experience on "Clinico pathological correlation of malignant hypertension and renal failure"

Research & Publications

• Collagen type III diseases — case reports (IJPM, March 2016)
• Intravascular B cell lymphoma — nephrology image (KI, June 2016)
• Fungal urinary tract infection in neonate (IJN, March 2017)
• Renal outcome in patients with accelerated hypertension and renal dysfunction — results from a 10-year prospective study from a tertiary centre (in the process of publication)