Dr. D. L. P. Sai Kumar
Consultant - Nephrology
Dr. Sai Kumar is a highly qualified kidney specialist with extensive training both in India and abroad. He specializes in treating all types of kidney diseases, high blood pressure, and advanced kidney care.
Dr. Kumar completed his advanced kidney training (DM) at the prestigious SGPGI, Lucknow, and his medical degree at JIPMER, Pondicherry. He also holds elite international qualifications, including specialized certifications from the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and a Fellowship from the American Society of Nephrology (USA). He is dedicated to providing world-class care to his patients.
Education & Qualifications:
FASN – Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, USA (2024)
MRCP (Nephrology) – Certified Kidney Specialist, Royal College of Physicians, UK (2020)
MRCP (UK) – Member of the Royal College of Physicians, UK (2019)
DM (Nephrology) – Super-Specialty Kidney Training, SGPGI, Lucknow (2015 – 2018)
MD (General Medicine) – MD Degree, JIPMER, Pondicherry (2011 – 2014)
MBBS – Medical Degree, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (2004 – 2010)
Renal Transplantation
Acute Kidney Injury & Glomerular Diseases
Diabetic kidney disease
Hemodialysis
Honors & Awards :-
1. Best Outgoing Student: Recognized by the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (2010).
2. Awarded 4 Gold Medals in Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Biochemistry, and Pathology during MBBS final exams.
Professional Memberships :-
International Society of Nephrology (Member ID: 223590) Indian Society of Nephrology (Life Member: LM 1292) Indian Society of Organ Transplant (Life Member: LM 1349)
Andhra Pradesh Society of Nephrology (Member ID: ASN01023)
Indian Medical Association (Reg: AP/23244/18/866/252203/2018-19/CL)
Research & Publications :-
1. Bhadauria D, Kumar S, et al. Efficacy and safety of bortezomib in the treatment of active antibody-mediated rejection in adult
kidney-transplant recipients: A single-center retrospective study. Indian J Transplant 2022;16:101-6.
2. L.P. Saikumar Doradla, Lal H, et al. Clinical profile and outcomes of De novo post transplant thrombotic microangiopathy. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2020 Jan 1;31(1):160.
3. Surendra M, Cherukuri B, Kumar S, et al. A Retrospective Analysis of Efficacy of Hemoadsorption (Cytosorb®) in Refractory Septic Shock Patients as an Adjuvant. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2019 Nov 1;8(10).
4. L.P. Saikumar Doradla, N. Prasad. Clinical Queries: Nephrology 5 (2016) 21–25.
5. LP Saikumar Doradla, M Vadivelan. Non-invasive monitoring in the intensive care unit. Journal, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine, 2015; 16(2): 137-40.
6. LP Saikumar Doradla, M Vadivelan. Invasive Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 24, No. 5, October 2013.
7. S. Deepak Amalnath, Sai Kumar, et al. Balint syndrome. Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2014;17:10-1
Professional Summary :-
1. Distinguished Nephrologist with over 8 years of specialized experience in NABH & JCI-accredited hospital and premier national institutes, including JIPMER and SGPGI.
2. Holds prestigious credentials including FASN and MRCP (UK).
3. Successfully managed 25 kidney transplant recipients as the primary nephrologist, co-managed more than 100 kidney transplant cases, and performed/supervised over 6,000 extracorporeal blood purification procedures.
4. Dedicated to advancing patient care in glomerular diseases, dialysis, and kidney transplant
5. Specialized Training: Completed the Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases conducted by the International Society of Nephrology and Asia Pacific Society of Nephrology in Tokyo in 2022.

