# Dr. Manjunath J Kulkarni – Professor & Head of Nephrology

> MBBS, M.D. (Pediatrics), D.M. (Nephrology)  
> Professor & Head, Department of Nephrology, Father Muller Medical College & Hospital, Mangalore.  
> Author of *Essentials of Dialysis* (Springer Nature, 2024).  
> Over 88+ Peer-Reviewed Academic Publications & Clinical Research Studies.

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## Academic Qualifications & Background
- **D.M. (Nephrology)**: Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- **M.D. (Pediatrics)**: SMS Medical College, Jaipur
- **M.B.B.S.**: Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore

## Career Experience
- **2018 – Present**: Professor & Head, Department of Nephrology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore
- **2015 – 2018**: Associate Professor, Department of Nephrology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore
- **2013 – 2014**: Assistant Professor, Department of Nephrology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore
- **2012 – 2013**: Assistant Professor, Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai

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## Clinic & Consultations

### Mangalore Multispeciality Polyclinic
- **Address**: Shivbagh Rd, opposite to KANARA CLUB, Shivabagh, Mallikatte, Kadri, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002
- **Appointment Phones**: +91 94589 19458 / +91 70262 77111 / +91 92433 06776
- **Consultation Timings**: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Monday to Friday
- **Note**: Consultation by appointments only.

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## Authored Textbooks
1. **Essentials of Dialysis** (Springer Nature, 2024)  
   A comprehensive reference textbook covering fundamental and advanced aspects of dialysis management.
2. **Arterial Blood Gas Analysis: A Manual for Medical Students**  
   A practical guide for medical students and critical care specialists interpreting blood gas measurements.

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## Major Clinical Research & Collaborations
- **ACHIEVE Study (Principal Investigator)**: Aldosterone Blockade for Health Improvement Evaluation in End-Stage Renal Disease, funded by Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), Hamilton, Canada.
- **Yoga & CKD Trial (Principal Investigator)**: Randomized controlled trial examining the effect of yoga on chronic kidney disease patients, funded by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India.
- **Cochrane Systematic Review (First Author)**: Interventions for preventing haemodialysis dysequilibrium syndrome (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2024).
- **Acute Kidney Injury Trial (Co-Investigator)**: Earlier-start vs. usual-start dialysis in community-acquired acute kidney injury (*American Journal of Kidney Diseases*).

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## Academic Profiles & Impact
- **Google Scholar**: 402+ Citations | h-index: 8 | i10-index: 7
- **ORCID**: 0000-0002-7789-7958
- **Scopus Author ID**: 9267309600
- **Vidwan Profile ID**: 314135
- **ResearchGate**: Manjunath Kulkarni

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## Contact Information
- **Email**: drmjkulkarni@gmail.com
- **Phone**: +91 7795069393
- **Primary Website**: https://drmanjunath.in
- **Blog**: https://blog.drmanjunath.in
- **Tools**: https://tools.drmanjunath.in