Dr. Zaheer Virani

Professional Summary

Dr. Zaheer Virani is a highly accomplished nephrologist and kidney transplant specialist with over 21 years of professional experience. Based in Mumbai, he serves as a Senior Consultant specializing in acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, and kidney transplantation. With more than 400 successful kidney transplants to his credit — including complex ABO-incompatible, HIV-positive, Hepatitis B and C, and pediatric cases — Dr. Virani is recognized as one of the leading transplant nephrologists in the region. Dr. Virani possesses deep expertise in dialysis, interventional nephrology, and a comprehensive range of renal replacement therapies. His training at the prestigious Bombay Hospital provided him with extensive exposure to general medicine and critical care, equipping him with the ability to manage critically ill patients and perform life-saving procedures including intubations, mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and central and arterial line insertions. His commitment to advancing the field of nephrology is reflected in his numerous peer-reviewed publications, award-winning research, and active participation in national and international nephrology conferences. International patients seeking expert kidney care can rely on Dr. Virani's exceptional clinical acumen and compassionate approach.

Specializations

- Nephrology
- Urology (Kidney Transplantation)

Procedures & Expertise

- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Dialysis
- Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
- Post-Kidney Transplant Follow-up
- Kidney Graft Dysfunction Management
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Glomerulonephritis Treatment

Education & Qualifications

- MBBS
- MD
- DNB

Hospital Affiliations

- Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, Parel

Awards & Recognition

- Indian Society of Nephrology – West Zone Chapter – Burjis Khurshedji 2nd Prize
- Dr. Pravina Shah 1st Prize Best Paper Award — Indian Society of Nephrology, West Zone Chapter, 2018

Key Publications

• Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Assessing Dry Weight of Dialysis Patients Using Inbody S10 — Indian J Nephrol, 2017
• ABO Incompatible Living Donor Kidney Transplant in a HIV Positive Woman — Indian J Nephrol, 2017
• Successful Outcome of Transplanting a Kidney from a HCV-Positive Deceased Donor into a HCV-Negative Recipient — Indian J Transplant, 2018