Dr. Devikumar D. Kelkar
Quick Facts:
Dr. Devikumar D. Kelkar is a Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician, practicing at Narayani Hospital, Mumbai Naka, Nashik, where he serves as Director of the Department of Nephrology. He holds MBBS, DNB General Medicine, and DNB Nephrology from KEM Hospital, Pune, and has practiced in Nashik since 2010. He treats chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, hypertension, and diabetic kidney disease, and provides dialysis care, renal transplant evaluation, and post-transplant follow-up. He is available for OPD consultations six days a week.| Sl.No | Day | Timing (Morning) | Timing (Evening) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| 2 | Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| 3 | Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| 4 | Thursday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| 5 | Friday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| 6 | Saturday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Introduction
Dr. Devikumar D. Kelkar is a respected Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician in Nashik at Narayani Hospital, known for kidney care, dialysis management, hypertension treatment, and renal transplantation support.
Serving patients in Nashik since 2010, Dr. Kelkar has earned the trust of patients through his patient-focused approach, early diagnosis, preventive kidney care, and long-term management of chronic kidney conditions.
He specialises in the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, kidney failure, proteinuria, kidney infections, kidney stones (medical management), diabetic kidney disease, high blood pressure, swelling due to kidney disease, electrolyte imbalance, urinary abnormalities, and renal complications.
Dr. Devikumar Kelkar is also experienced in dialysis care, hemodialysis planning, peritoneal dialysis guidance, transplant evaluation, post-kidney transplant care, hypertension control, and preventive nephrology services.
Speciality
- Consultant Nephrologist
- Kidney Specialist
- Transplant Physician
- Dialysis Expert
- Hypertension Specialist
Qualifications
- MBBS – Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune
- DNB General Medicine – KEM Hospital, Pune
- DNB Nephrology – KEM Hospital, Pune
Work Experience
Dr. Devikumar D. Kelkar has rich experience in nephrology, internal medicine, dialysis services, and transplant care.
Previous Appointments
- ICU Registrar – Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune
(January 2005 – January 2006) - Junior Consultant, Department of Nephrology – Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad
(July 2006 – December 2006)
Responsibilities included teaching fellows and managing dialysis unit services.
Nashik Practice
- Consultant Nephrologist in Nashik – Since 2010
- Associate Director – APEX Kidney Care, Nashik Unit (Since 2012)
Managing OPD and dialysis services.
Current Position
- Director, Department of Nephrology – Narayani Hospital, Nashik
- Leadership role in a 100-bedded multispecialty hospital in the heart of Nashik
Areas of Expertise
Kidney Diseases
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Kidney infection treatment
- Swelling due to kidney disease
- Protein in urine evaluation
- Kidney stone-related medical management
Dialysis Services
- Hemodialysis care
- Dialysis planning and monitoring
- Long-term dialysis management
- Emergency dialysis support
Hypertension Management
- High blood pressure treatment
- Resistant hypertension management
- Kidney-related hypertension care
Renal Transplant Care
- Pre-transplant evaluation
- Post-kidney transplant follow-up
- Immunosuppression monitoring
- Long-term transplant physician support
Preventive Nephrology
- Early kidney disease detection
- Diabetes-related kidney protection
- BP control for kidney health
- Lifestyle counselling for renal health
Critical Care Nephrology
- ICU kidney support
- Electrolyte imbalance treatment
- Fluid overload management
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best nephrologist in Nashik?
Dr. Devikumar D. Kelkar is a Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician in Nashik, practicing at Narayani Hospital. He has served patients in Nashik since 2010 and is Director of the Department of Nephrology at Narayani Hospital.
What is Dr. Devikumar Kelkar's specialization?
Dr. Devikumar D. Kelkar specializes in Nephrology, Renal Transplantation, Dialysis, and Hypertension Management. He holds MBBS, DNB General Medicine, and DNB Nephrology from KEM Hospital, Pune.
Where does Dr. Devikumar Kelkar practice in Nashik?
Dr. Devikumar D. Kelkar practices at Narayani Hospital, Mumbai Naka, Nashik, where he serves as Director of the Department of Nephrology.
What are Dr. Devikumar Kelkar's OPD timings at Narayani Hospital?
Dr. Devikumar D. Kelkar sees patients Monday to Saturday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and again from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, at Narayani Hospital, Nashik.
Does Dr. Devikumar Kelkar treat dialysis and kidney transplant patients?
Yes. Dr. Devikumar Kelkar provides hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis care, pre-transplant evaluation, post-kidney transplant follow-up, and immunosuppression monitoring for transplant patients.
Does Dr. Devikumar Kelkar treat high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease?
Yes. Dr. Devikumar Kelkar treats chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, and hypertension, including resistant and kidney-related high blood pressure.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Devikumar Kelkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Devikumar D. Kelkar using the Book Appointment button on this page or by contacting Narayani Hospital, Mumbai Naka, Nashik directly during OPD hours.
Why Choose Dr. Devikumar D. Kelkar at Narayani Hospital, Nashik?
- Highly experienced nephrologist in Nashik
- DNB-trained kidney and transplant specialist
- Expertise in dialysis and renal transplant care
- Strong focus on preventive nephrology
- Trusted doctor for kidney disease and BP management
- Leadership role at Narayani Hospital
- Comprehensive kidney care under one roof
- Available at Narayani Hospital, Nashik