Dr. Abhishek K. Shirkande is a Consultant in Nephrology and Renal Transplantation at S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim in Mumbai. He is a honorary Professor at K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre, Sion. He is also attached to Holy Family Hospital, Bandra, Holy Spirit Hospital, Andheri, Lion Tarachand Bapa Hospital, Sion and Surana Sethia Hospital, Chembur.
He has over 18 years of experience, with extensive training in various areas of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation. He is expert in treating Resistant Hypertension that's difficult to treat and is most capable in managing Critical ICU patients having kidney failure. He is efficient in doing Sonography/CT scan guided kidney biopsies for patients where it is indicated. He routinely performs procedures like inserting temporary and permanent dialysis catheters for patients on dialysis.
Dr. Abhishek Shirkande has completed his graduation and post graduate studies with honours. He is Gold medalist in M.D. Medicine and has completed his Nephrology superspecialisation from the prestigious B.Y.L. Nair Municipal Hospital & T.N. Medical College, Mumbai.