Dr. A. K. Bhalla is a highly distinguished nephrologist and one of India’s leading experts in kidney care, currently serving as Chairperson of the Department of Nephrology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. With over four decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience, he has played a pivotal role in advancing nephrology practice, dialysis services, and kidney-care protocols in India.

A graduate of premier institutions including PGIMER Chandigarh, where he completed his MD in medicine and DM in nephrology, Dr. Bhalla has built a career marked by clinical excellence and innovation. He has been instrumental in developing and expanding nephrology services at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, one of India’s most advanced multi-specialty institutions, where the department has become a center of excellence in dialysis and renal transplantation.

Dr. Bhalla is widely recognized for his pioneering work in peritoneal dialysis, a key modality of renal replacement therapy. He has contributed significantly to its adoption and standardization in India, including advanced training at Singapore General Hospital and leadership in promoting the technique through clinical practice and academic dissemination. His expertise also extends to vascular access for hemodialysis and complex kidney transplantation protocols, including ABO-incompatible transplants.

Beyond clinical practice, he has been actively involved in medical education and professional leadership. He has served as President of the Indian Society of Nephrology and has contributed to training programs under the National Board of Examinations, mentoring the next generation of nephrologists.

Dr. Bhalla’s contributions have been widely recognized with numerous prestigious honors, including the Padma Shri, the Dr. B. C. Roy Award, fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and the American Society of Nephrology, and several national awards for excellence in teaching and clinical care.

Through his leadership, research, and clinical innovation, Dr. A. K. Bhalla continues to shape the evolution of nephrology in India, driving advancements in dialysis, transplantation, and patient-centered kidney care while strengthening institutional capabilities and professional standards in the field.