Dr Abi Abraham M recognized nationally as well as internationally as an expert in the field of nephrology and kidney transplantation. He has more than 23 years of experience both as a clinician and academician. He has a wide range of experience in renal transplantation, critical care nephrology, vasculitis, lupus and electrolyte disorders. He has been awarded three prestigious fellowships, has widely cited publications in peer-reviewed journals, memberships in many renal societies and held administrative positions in organizations.
FRCP (Glasgow, UK), FASN (American Society of Nephrology, FISN (Indian Society of Nephrology), DNB (National Board of Examinations, New Delhi), DM, MD, MBBS (Christian Medical College, Vellore).
Performed more than 1500 renal transplants in Lakeshore hospital in the last 16 years.
Successfully managed several complex kidney transplants including sensitized, across the blood group (ABO incompatible transplants), re-transplant, elderly transplant and pediatric transplants.
Has a large number of patients with chronic kidney disease on follow up
Established a successful large maintenance dialysis programme.
Developed Lakeshore Hospital as the biggest set up for critical care nephrology and as the centre performing largest number of CRRT in the state of Kerala.
Running a training programme (DNB) in nephrology.
Has numerous publications in prestigious journals including Kidney International, Transplantation, Transplantation Proceedings and Clinical Transplantation.
Formerly president of the Nephrology Association of Kerala (NAK)
Organizing chairman of Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT 2021)
Associate Professor of Nephrology, Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Awarded fellowship of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow,UK).
Awarded fellowship of American Society of Nephrology (ASN).
Member of several national and international renal and transplant societies.
Has several publications in national and international journals on optimizing immunosuppression, infections in the transplant recipients, lupus nephritis and fluid and electrolyte disorders, which are widely cited.
Held the posts of President and Secretary of the Nephrology Association of Kerala (NAK).
Executive member of Indian Society of Nephrology Nephrology Southern Chapter (ISNSC).
Stood first in the country for examination for Diplomate of the National Board (DNB).
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