Dr. Shruti Tapiawala
Dr. Shruti Tapiawala
Nephrology 25+ Years Experience

Dr. Shruti Tapiawala

MBBS, MD, DNB
Senior Consultant, Nephrology

About Dr. Shruti Tapiawala

Professional Summary

Dr. Shruti Tapiawala is a highly accomplished Senior Consultant Nephrologist with over 25 years of experience specializing in nephrology and kidney transplantation. Currently practicing at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, she brings a rare combination of clinical depth and international training to her patient care, making her a trusted choice for patients seeking expert kidney care in India. Dr. Tapiawala completed her MD in Internal Medicine from B.Y.L. Nair Hospital and T.N. Medical College, Mumbai, followed by advanced nephrology training under renowned mentors at P.D. Hinduja National Hospital. She further honed her expertise through a 2-year fellowship in adult nephrology at the University Health Network, Toronto, Canada, where she focused on home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and lupus nephritis. She also completed a Multi-Organ Transplant fellowship and gained specialized experience in HLA medicine and advanced transplant diagnostics at Toronto Medical Labs. With extensive experience managing patients undergoing kidney, kidney-pancreas, heart, lung, and liver transplants, Dr. Tapiawala has actively contributed to immunological risk stratification for transplant recipients. She initiated the SORTER registry in India in 2018, aimed at matching sensitized organ recipients with suitable donors following international protocols. She holds memberships in prestigious societies including the American Society of Transplantation, Canadian Society of Transplantation, and Indian Society of Nephrology.

Specializations

  • Nephrology

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MD – Internal Medicine, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital and T.N. Medical College, Mumbai
  • DNB – Nephrology
  • Fellowship in Nephrology – University Health Network, Toronto, Canada (2-year adult nephrology fellowship focusing on home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and lupus nephritis)
  • Fellowship – American Society of Transplantation (Multi-Organ Transplant fellowship)
  • Fellowship – HLA Medicine & Advanced Transplant Diagnostics – Toronto Medical Labs

Hospital Affiliations

Awards & Recognition

  • Secured 1st place for Best Oral Paper Award at the Annual Conference, Indian Society of Nephrology, 2011
  • Secured 2nd place for Best Oral Paper Presentation at the Annual Conference of West Zone Chapter, Indian Society of Nephrology, September 2001
  • Secured 1st place for Best Oral Presentation at the 32nd Annual Conference, Indian Society of Nephrology, December 2001
  • Secured 2nd place for Best Oral Presentation at the Annual Conference of West Zone Chapter, Indian Society of Nephrology

Research & Publications

  • 'Systemic Sclerosis With Lung Involvement: A Great Mimicker' – Published in The Indian Practitioner, by Tapiawala S, et al.
  • 'Electrocardiographic Diagnosis' – Published in the Journal of Applied Medicine, by Tapiawala S, et al.
  • 'Ophthalmic Manifestations in HIV Infection' – Published in The Indian Practitioner, by Tapiawala S, et al.

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