Dr. M Ram Prabahar

About Dr. M Ram Prabahar

Dr. M. Ram Prabahar is the Director & Senior Consultant in Nephrology & Kidney Transplantation Services and Programme Director (BSc/MSc Renal Sciences, DrNB Nephrology) at SIMS Hospital (SRM Institutes for Medical Science), Vadapalani, Chennai, with over 20 years of nephrological expertise. He completed MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Madras Medical College (Chennai's premier medical institution), earned DM in Nephrology and multiple DNBs, was awarded Best Outgoing Student in MD by Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (2002), and in 2013 became a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN) — and holds FRCP&S (Glasgow, UK).

20+ years of nephrology and kidney transplant experience; 150+ kidney transplants (95% success rate) including live donor, ABO-incompatible, and cadaveric; Director — SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
MBBS & MD — Madras Medical College (MMC), Chennai; DM Nephrology; DNB (General Medicine & Nephrology); FASN (2013); FRCP&S Glasgow, UK; MNAMS
Awards: Best Outgoing Student — MD, Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University (2002); J.C. Patel & B.C. Mehta JAPI Award — Best Original Article; 'Nallore Virudhu' for outstanding service in medicine
Programme Director — BSc Renal Sciences, MSc Renal Sciences, DrNB Nephrology (SIMS); Associate Professor — SRM Medical College; 50+ publications in peer-reviewed journals
Member — ISN, ASN, ERA, APSN, TTS, ISOT, IAN, API, IMA; Organiser — CRRT Update, Southern India (annual)

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Madras Medical College (MMC), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University)
MD (General Medicine) — Madras Medical College, Chennai (Best Outgoing Student Award — Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University, 2002)
DNB (General Medicine) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
DM (Nephrology) — (Madras Medical College / Premier Institute)
DNB (Nephrology) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
MNAMS — Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences, India

Fellowships & Special Training

FASN — Fellow, American Society of Nephrology, USA — 2013 (awarded for contributions in nephrology, publications, teaching, and community service)
FRCP&S — Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, United Kingdom
MBA (Hospital Management) — Alagappa University — 2009

Certifications & Accreditations

Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
Fellow — American Society of Nephrology (FASN), USA
Fellow — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, UK (FRCP&S)
Member — International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
Member — American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
Member — European Renal Association (ERA)
Member — Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN)
Member — The Transplantation Society (TTS)
Member — Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
Member — Indian Academy of Nephrology (IAN)
Member — Association of Physicians of India (API)
Member — Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Member — American College of Physicians (ACP)

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) — All Stages
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) — Critical Care Nephrology
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Kidney Transplant (Live, ABO-Incompatible, Cadaveric)
Dialysis (Haemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis)
Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
Diabetic Nephropathy
Lupus Nephritis & Vasculitis
Glomerulonephritis
Electrolyte Disorders & Kidney Stones

Sub-specialties

Kidney Transplantation (Complex & High-Risk): Over 150 kidney transplants with 95% success rate — including live donor, ABO-incompatible, and highly sensitised recipient transplants — making Dr. Ram Prabahar one of Chennai's leading kidney transplant specialists at SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani.
Critical Care Nephrology & CRRT: Special expertise in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) — organising the annual CRRT Update for Southern India — with extensive critical care nephrology experience managing AKI and complex ICU renal conditions.
Interventional Nephrology: Expert in permanent catheter insertion and percutaneous CAPD catheter placement — offering comprehensive dialysis access management alongside kidney transplant services.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Kidney Transplant (Live Donor, Cadaveric, ABO-Incompatible)
Haemodialysis (HD) — Including Online Hemodiafiltration (OL-HDF)
Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD / APD)
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Permanent Catheter Insertion
Percutaneous CAPD Catheter Insertion
Kidney Biopsy (Percutaneous)
Plasmapheresis / Immunoadsorption
Immunosuppressive Management (Post-Transplant)

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. M Ram Prabahar can be consulted

Kidney Cancer

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

SIMS Hospital (SRM Institutes for Medical Science), Vadapalani, Chennai — Director & Senior Consultant, Nephrology & Kidney Transplantation Services (Present)
Programme Director — BSc Renal Sciences, MSc Renal Sciences, DrNB Nephrology — SIMS Hospital (Present)

Past Affiliations

SRM Medical College, Kattankulathur — Associate Professor, Department of Nephrology
Gleneagles Global Hospital, Perumbakkam, Chennai — Consultant Nephrologist (Past)
Vijaya Health Centre, Chennai — Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee Member (Past)
Sri Ramachandra University — Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Team; Curriculum Committee (Past)

Key Achievements

Best Outgoing Student — MD, Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University — 2002
FASN — Fellow, American Society of Nephrology, USA — 2013
FRCP&S — Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, UK
150+ kidney transplants with 95% success rate (including ABO-incompatible and cadaveric)
J.C. Patel & B.C. Mehta JAPI Award — Best Original Article
'Nallore Virudhu' Award — Outstanding Service in Medicine
50+ publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals
Annual Organiser — CRRT Update, Southern India

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Best Outgoing Student — MD, Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University — 2002
J.C. Patel & B.C. Mehta JAPI Award — Best Original Article in JAPI
'Nallore Virudhu' — Outstanding Service in Medicine
FASN — Fellow, American Society of Nephrology — 2013

Professional Memberships

American Society of Nephrology (ASN) — Fellow (FASN)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, UK (FRCP&S)
International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
European Renal Association (ERA)
The Transplantation Society (TTS)
Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
Indian Academy of Nephrology (IAN)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Jayakumar M, Prabahar Ram M, Fernando Edwin M, et al. Epidemiologic Trend Changes in Acute Renal Failure — A Tertiary Center Experience from South India. Renal Failure. 2006;28:405–410.
Prabahar Ram M, Soundararajan P. Cadaveric Renal Transplantation: The Chennai Experience. Transplantation Proceedings. 2008;40(4):1104-1107.
Prabahar Ram M, Manorajan R, Fernando EM, et al. Nephrocalcinosis in Siblings — Familial Hypomagnesemia, Hypercalciuria with Nephrocalcinosis (FHHNC Syndrome). J Assoc Physicians India. 2006;54:497–500.
Prabahar Ram M, Sivakumar KG, Manorajan R, Jayakumar M. Severe Extraosseous Calcification in Chronic Kidney Disease. Dialysis & Transplantation. 2006;35(12):772-776.
Prabahar Ram M, Manish Jain, Chandrasekaran V, et al. Peritoneal Dialysis with Ventriculo Peritoneal Shunt in a Patient with Neurogenic Bladder and CKD. Blood Purification. 2008;26:274-278.
Prabahar Ram M, et al. Successful Treatment of Carbamazepine Poisoning with Hemodialysis. Hemodialysis International. 2011;15(3):407–411.

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Nephrology Consultation	₹800 – ₹1,500	$10 – $18
Kidney Transplant (Live Donor)	₹6,00,000 – ₹12,00,000	$7,200 – $14,400
Kidney Transplant (ABO-Incompatible)	₹8,00,000 – ₹15,00,000	$9,600 – $18,000
Haemodialysis / OL-HDF (per session)	₹2,500 – ₹5,000	$30 – $60
CAPD Catheter Insertion	₹30,000 – ₹80,000	$360 – $960

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Dr. M. Ram Prabahar use in Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation treatment?

Dr. M. Ram Prabahar — FASN (American Society of Nephrology), FRCP&S Glasgow, Best Outgoing Student MD (Tamil Nadu MGR University) — uses advanced haemodialysis (online HDF), peritoneal dialysis, CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy — annual Southern India organiser), percutaneous CAPD catheter insertion, kidney biopsy, and 150+ kidney transplants including ABO-incompatible and cadaveric transplants at SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai.

2. What conditions does Dr. M. Ram Prabahar specialise in treating?

Dr. Ram Prabahar specialises in nephrology and kidney transplantation — treating CKD, AKI, ESRD, hypertension-related kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, lupus nephritis, glomerulonephritis, and electrolyte disorders — for patients seeking the best nephrologist and kidney transplant specialist in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. M. Ram Prabahar?

Appointments with Dr. M. Ram Prabahar can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. M. Ram Prabahar?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. M. Ram Prabahar, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Dr. M. Ram Prabahar offer second opinions for Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation review from a specialist in Chennai.

About Dr. M Ram Prabahar