Dr. G K Prakash

About Dr. G K Prakash

• Dr. G K Prakash is a specialist in the Department of Nephrology with 38 years of experience. 
• As a nephrologist, he has expertise in general nephrology, hemodialysis, transplantation, renal biopsy, placing central lines, etc.
• Dr. Prakash's field of expertise includes clinical and general nephrology, with a strong focus on hemodialysis and kidney transplantation. 
• He is skilled in performing renal biopsies and the placement of central lines. 
• Additionally, Dr. Prakash specializes in managing hypertension, chronic kidney disease, proteinuria, and acute kidney injury.
• He was the President of the Nephrology Association for 4 years.
• His education qualifications include an MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davangere, 1986, and an MD in Internal and General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, 1991.
• He did a DNB in Nephrology from Apollo Hospitals Chennai in 1991 and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics.
• A few of his notable contributions are addressing the high rates of missed dialysis among patients who suffered from COVID-19, which emphasized the prevalence of kidney issues among these patients.
• He has also participated in discussions related to kidney diseases, obesity, and rare genetic syndromes.
• He is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, Indian Society of Peritoneal Dialysis, South Zone, Society of Nephrology, and Nephrology Association of Karnataka.
• Dr. G K Prakash has contributed to many articles that were published in esteemed newspapers, such as the Times of India, the Daily Guardian, the Financial Express etc.

Education

• MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davangere, 1986
• MD Internal and General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, 1991
• DNB Nephrology from Apollo Hospitals Chennai, 1991
• Post-Graduate Diploma, Medical Law and Ethics

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