Introduction
Dr. Abhishek K. Shirkande is a Consultant in Nephrology and Renal Transplantation at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. With over 18 years of medical experience, he has received extensive training in the management of kidney disorders, dialysis, and renal transplantation. Dr. Abhishek K. Shirkande completed his M.B.B.S., M.D. (Internal Medicine), and D.N.B. (Nephrology), earning a Gold Medal in M.D. Medicine. He pursued his nephrology super-specialization at the prestigious B.Y.L. Nair Municipal Hospital & T.N. Medical College, Mumbai. In addition to his hospital practice, he serves as a Honorary Professor at K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre, contributing actively to medical education.
Dr. Abhishek K. Shirkande has special expertise in interventional nephrology, including over 140 successful cuffed dialysis catheter insertions. He is proficient in performing kidney biopsies using sonography or CT-guidance and managing complex cases of resistant hypertension and ICU-related renal complications. His clinical approach integrates advanced dialysis techniques, critical care nephrology, and individualized patient management. At S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, he is known for his hands-on procedural skills and patient-centered care in both outpatient and intensive care settings.
Nephrology
- M.B.B.S.
- M.D. (Internal Medicine)
- D.N.B. (Nephrology)
- Consultant in Nephrology and Renal Transplantation



