Dr. Hareesha Babu K

Professional Summary

Dr. Hareesha Babu K is an experienced Senior Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician practicing at Medicover Hospitals in Bengaluru, India. With over 25 years of distinguished experience in nephrology, he is recognized as one of the leading kidney specialists in the region. He holds advanced qualifications including MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Nephrology), FASN, FRCP (Glasgow), and FRCP (Edinburgh), reflecting his commitment to clinical excellence and continuous professional development. Dr. Hareesha Babu K specializes in managing a comprehensive range of kidney-related conditions, from acute and chronic kidney diseases to kidney transplantation and dialysis care. He focuses on delivering personalized kidney care that meets each patient's clinical needs, explaining conditions and treatment options in clear, simple terms to help patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout their care journey. His practice emphasizes early risk detection, lifestyle modification, and long-term kidney health preservation.

Specializations

- Nephrology

Procedures & Expertise

- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Glomerulonephritis Treatment
- Nephrotic Syndrome Management
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Post-Kidney Transplant Follow-up
- Immunosuppression Management
- Dialysis Catheter Placement & Management
- AV Fistula Surveillance
- Polycystic Kidney Disease

Education & Qualifications

- MBBS — Medical degree
- MD (General Medicine) — Postgraduate degree
- DM (Nephrology) — Super-specialty in Nephrology
- FASN — Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (2017)
- FRCP (Glasgow) — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow (2018)
- FRCP (Edinburgh) — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (2020)

Hospital Affiliations

- Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, Bengaluru

Awards & Recognition

- Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN) — 2017
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Glasgow) — 2018
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) — 2020

Professional Memberships

- Indian Society of Nephrology (LM-820)
- Indian Society of Peritoneal Dialysis
- Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
- American Society of Nephrology (ASN)