Dr. Mitesh Makwana is an experienced Consultant Nephrologist currently practicing at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. He brings extensive clinical expertise in comprehensive kidney care, advanced dialysis therapies, kidney transplantation support, and critical care nephrology.

With a strong foundation in managing high-volume dialysis units and critically ill patients in intensive care settings, Dr. Mitesh Makwana is known for handling complex and high-risk renal cases with precision and compassion. His areas of practice include General Nephrology, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Kidney Transplantation, along with specialised care for critically ill patients requiring advanced renal and organ support.

Dr. Mitesh Makwana has expertise in Critical Care Nephrology, managing challenging ICU cases that require advanced life-saving technologies such as ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy). His clinical interests further extend to the treatment of Postpartum Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA), and various forms of Glomerulonephritis, where precise diagnosis and multidisciplinary coordination are essential.

He completed his advanced nephrology training at the prestigious Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad, where he trained under leading nephrologists and gained strong exposure to complex renal procedures. Dr. Mitesh Makwana has performed over 100 native kidney and renal graft biopsies and is highly skilled in procedures including dual-lumen catheter, triple-lumen catheter, and peritoneal dialysis catheter insertions.In addition, his focused training exposure in Rheumatology allows him to follow a holistic and integrated approach to patient care, especially in autoimmune and multisystem disorders involving renal involvement. Dr. Mitesh Makwana remains committed to evidence-based medicine, continuous learning, and delivering patient-centric care aimed at long-term kidney health and improved quality of life.

He is an active member of leading professional bodies, including the Indian Society of Nephrology, the International Society of Nephrology, and the American Society of Nephrology.

MBBS | MD (Internal Medicine) | DrNB (Nephrology)

Area of Expertise:

• General Nephrology
• Dialysis (Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis)
• Kidney Transplantation
• Critical Care Nephrology, including complex ICU cases requiring ECMO
  and CRRT
• Special interest in managing postpartum acute kidney injury (AKI),
  Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) and various forms of Glomerulonephritis.

Awards & Achievements:

• 41st Rank in the National Board Entrance Exam.
• Got 1st rank in the APGCON conference for a presentation of a case.
• Participated in and presented salient posters at national and
  international conferences.