Dr. Manjunath J
MBBS • M.D. • D.M Nephrology
Dedicated nephrologist with over a decade of experience in clinical practice, research, and teaching. Author of books Essentials of Dialysis (Springer Nature, 2024) and Arterial Blood Gas Analysis- A Manual for Medical Students. He has over 80 peer-reviewed publications, committed to advancing nephrology through innovative research and patient-centered care.
Dr. Manjunath J
Professor & Head, Nephrology
Father Muller Medical College
and Hospital, Mangalore
A Passion for Nephrology
Dr. Manjunath J is a distinguished nephrologist serving as the Professor and Head of the Department of Nephrology at Father Muller Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore. With a career spanning over a decade, he has made significant contributions to nephrology education, clinical practice, and cutting-edge research.
His expertise ranges from dialysis management and chronic kidney disease to clinical research leadership. He authored the comprehensive textbook Essentials of Dialysis published by Springer Nature in 2024, and has contributed a Cochrane systematic review on preventing haemodialysis dysequilibrium syndrome.
Academic Qualifications
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
Experience
Books Authored
Comprehensive reference texts contributing to medical education
Essentials of Dialysis
Published by Springer Nature
A comprehensive textbook covering the fundamental and advanced aspects of dialysis — from hemodialysis principles, vascular access, and complications management to peritoneal dialysis and acute kidney injury care.
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
A Manual for Medical Students
A practical guide to understanding and interpreting arterial blood gas results — essential for clinical decision-making in critical care, nephrology, and emergency medicine.
Clinical Practice
Providing expert nephrology consultations and patient-centered care
Mangalore Multispeciality Polyclinic
Consultation by Appointments Only
Academic Contributions
88+ peer-reviewed publications advancing the field of nephrology and dialysis
Publications from ORCID & Google Scholar
Collaborations Across the Globe
Leading high-impact clinical research and systematic reviews in nephrology
ACHIEVE Study
Aldosterone bloCkade for Health Improvement EValuation in End-stage renal disease — a completed clinical study funded by Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), Hamilton, Canada.
Yoga & CKD Study
A randomized controlled study examining the effect of yoga on health and biochemical parameters of chronic kidney disease patients. Funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Cochrane Systematic Review
Interventions for preventing haemodialysis dysequilibrium syndrome — a comprehensive Cochrane systematic review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2024.
Acute Kidney Injury Study
A randomized controlled study on earlier-start versus usual-start dialysis in community-acquired acute kidney injury, published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 2013.
Get in Touch
Feel free to reach out for clinical consultations
Kankanady, Mangalore – 575 002