Dr. John Cherian Varghese
Specialist Nephrology
Aster Hospital Qusais
Aster Hospital, Mankhool
Experience: Over 23 years
Dr. John Cherian Varghese is a Specialist Nephrologist with more than 23 years of experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of kidney and renal disorders. He holds an MD in Internal Medicine, DNB in Nephrology and FRCP (London).
He has particular expertise in chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hemodialysis and renal replacement therapy, renal transplantation, glomerular diseases, SLE nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and diabetic kidney disease. His clinical practice also encompasses hypertension, cardiorenal disorders and interventional nephrology, including dialysis access management and native and transplant kidney biopsy.
Dr. Varghese has extensive academic and teaching experience, having served as Associate Professor of Nephrology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, where he was involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical training and mentoring. Since 2017, he has also served as an Educational and Clinical Supervisor for the Royal College of Physicians, London, supporting postgraduate physicians in their clinical and academic development.
Currently, Dr. John Cherian Varghese is practicing as Lead Nephrologist at Aster Hospitals, Mankhool and Qusais, Dubai, and also serves as Head of the Department of Internal Medicine at Aster Hospital, Mankhool, contributing to clinical governance, multidisciplinary care and medical administration.
Nephrology
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Education +
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DNB (Nephrology), FRCP (London)
DOH License Grade +
Specialist
Type of Physician +
Fulltime
Credentials +
- FRCP (London) – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London
- DNB (Nephrology) from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India
- MD (Internal Medicine) from Rajiv Gandhi University, India
- MBBS from Bangalore University, India
Professional Associations +
- International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
- European Renal Association (ERA)
- American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
- Indian Society of Nephrology
- Emirates Medical Association – Nephrology (EMAN)
Professional Experience +
- Specialist Nephrology - Aster Jubilee Medical Complex (2013 – 2015)
- Specialist Nephrology - King Khalid Hospital and Research Hospital, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2010 – 2012)
- Associate Professor, Nephrology - Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, India (2004 – 2009)
- Registrar, Medical ICU, KLE Institute of Medical Science, Belgaum, India (2003 – 2004)
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered +
- Comprehensive nephrology and renal care
- Diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Management of acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Hemodialysis and renal replacement therapy
- Renal transplantation and transplant nephrology
- Management of glomerular diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of SLE nephritis and nephrotic syndrome
- Management of diabetic kidney disease
- Hypertension and cardiorenal disorders
- Management of complex and progressive kidney disease
- Interventional nephrology
- Dialysis access management
- Native and transplant kidney biopsy
- Inpatient and critical care nephrology
- Comprehensive management of complex renal disorders
- Evidence-based strategies for prevention of kidney disease progression