ANKUR GUPTA

A dedicated Consultant Nephrologist with 20+ years of comprehensive experience in nephrology and general medicine, specializing in glomerular diseases, hypertension, dialysis, and transplant management. Demonstrates expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration, leading renal transplant programs, and conducting high-impact research in nephrology. Recognized for implementing patient-centred, evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes and quality of care. Eager to advance nephrology services and foster medical education in a Consultant Nephrologist role in Dublin.

• Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Fellow)
• International Society of Hypertension
• Australia and New Zealand Society of Nephrology
• NZ PD Registry Governance Group
• Asia Pacific Society of Nephrology
• Indian Society of Nephrology-LM900
• Indian Society of Organ Transplantation-LM630
• Association of Physician of India- LM12988
• Pulse of Asia
• Overseas Trained Physician committee of RACP

• Dialysis Management: Extensive experience with hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and hybrid modalities.
• Transplant Expertise: Skilled in managing ABO-incompatible and deceased donor transplants.
• Procedural Skills: Proficient in hemodialysis catheter insertion, AV fistula creation, kidney biopsies.
• Hypertension and Critical Care Nephrology: Advanced knowledge in CKRT, SLED, CKD, and AKI management.
• Research
• Best practices implementation
• Leadership and time management
• Continuous quality improvement

• Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockers and SGLT-2 inhibitor reinitiation post-discharge, Palmerston North Hospital, Ongoing
• Hybrid dialysis modality in Palmerston North Hospital, New Zealand, Cross-sectional analysis, Abstract at ISPD Dubai 2024
• Calciphylaxis: Patient demographics, risk factors, and outcomes within Manawatu region, Abstract at ERA Congress, Stockholm 2024
• Blood pressure monitoring devices in healthcare facilities of the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, Published 2024
• Assessment of frailty and Quality of life in Hemodialysis population, Abstract at IMSANZ 2023
• Antihypertensives adherence in Hemodialysis population, Cross-sectional analysis, Abstract at BIHS Aberdeen 2023
• Abnormal dipping pattern in nighttime BP as a predictor of cognitive impairment, Systematic review and meta-analysis, Abstract at ERA Congress 2022
• Quality initiative survey on blood pressure monitors in GP practices in Eastern Bay of Plenty, Abstract at ISH Congress, Japan 2022
• Podocytes to Podcasts: Virtual Nephrology learning during COVID-19, Abstract at World Congress Nephrology 2022
• Nocturnal dipping pattern in 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure recordings in Eastern Bay of Plenty, Abstract at IMSANZ 2021
• Loop Diuretics dosing in Heart Failure, Retrospective analysis from Eastern Bay of Plenty 2021
• Predictors of hyponatremia in Peritoneal dialysis patients, Abstract at American Society of Nephrology, San Diego 2018
• Randomized control trial on dietary counseling in hypertension center, Oral presentation at Canadian Hypertension Congress, Edmonton 2019

• Blood pressure monitoring devices in healthcare facilities of the Manawatū-Whanganui Region. New Zealand Med Journal, 2024
• The 5 Ws of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring. J Assoc Physicians India, 2024
• Assessment of frailty and quality of life in the hemodialysis population at Palmerston North Hospital. Nephrology, 2023
• Failure of SGLT-2 inhibitor with new ileal conduit formation. New Zealand Med Journal, 2023
• Hypertension in CKD: an update on diagnosis and management. Southern Med Journal, 2023
• Adynamic bone disease revisited. Nefrologia (Engl Ed), 2022
• Hypertension in the hospitalized patient: An update. Nefrologia, 2021
• Complications and challenges of Home Hemodialysis: A historical review. Seminars in Dialysis, 2021
• Performance of Aldosterone to Renin ratio for primary Aldosteronism screening. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2021
• Hypotonic polyuria: At the crossroads of Copeptin. The Netherlands Journal of Medicine, 2020
• Successful initiation of dialysis with a 20-year-old buried PD catheter. Case Reports in Nephrology, 2019
• Comprehensive clinical approach to renal tubular acidosis. Clin Exp Nephrol, 2015
• BP TRU: Automated BP monitors vs. mercury. J Am Soc Hypertension, 2013
• Patho-mechanisms of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2011
• Hypercreatinemia beyond AKI. Canadian Journal of Urology, 2011
• Vancomycin Nephrotoxicity: Myths and Facts. The Netherlands Journal of Medicine, 2011
• Endothelial Function and Oxidative Stress in CKD and Acute Hemodialysis. Renal Failure, 2011

• Prevocational Educational Supervisor: Supervises PGY-1 & PGY-2 house officers.
• Clinical Supervisor: Mentors nephrology registrars and basic trainees.
• Grand Rounds Coordinator: Organizes departmental presentations and journal clubs, fostering interdisciplinary learning.

• Lead, Peritoneal Dialysis Unit – Palmerston North Hospital: Oversees all operations, ensuring high standards in care delivery.
• Renal Transplant Program Director – Max Superspeciality Hospital, India: Established protocols for successful transplant outcomes.
• Quality Initiative Leader: Developed and led blood pressure monitor survey in regional GP practices, influencing regional practices.

· CJASN

. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation - Oxford Academic

· Irish Medical Journal

· Nephrology

· BMJ Learning Group

· Renal Failure

· Journal of Post Graduate Medicine

· Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis

· Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism and Toxicology

· Saudi Journal of Kidney Disease and Transplantation

· Seminars in Dialysis

· Scientific Reports-Nature journal