Dr. Sandeep Guleria
Transplant

Dr. Sandeep Guleria

Renal Transplant Surgeon

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital• Sarita Vihar, New Delhi

33+ years of experience
Kidney Transplant Surgery
MBBS, MS, DNB, FRCS, FRCP, MNAMS

About the doctor

Dr. Sandeep Guleria is a highly esteemed Transplant Specialist Surgeon based in South Delhi, Delhi. With an extensive career spanning over 33 years, he combines a wealth of experience and advanced skills to provide exceptional care to his patients. Dr. Guleria is well-versed in both English and Hindi. He holds an impressive array of qualifications, including MBBS, MS, DNB, FRCS, FRCP, and MNAMS, reflecting his dedication to continual learning and professional development in the field of transplant surgery.

As a member of the Apollo Healthcare Group, Dr. Guleria is committed to delivering high-quality medical care and innovative treatments to patients facing complex transplant needs. He has worked as Professor in the Department of Surgery at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and as Consultant Surgeon in Organ Transplantation and Surgery at St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK. He is recognized for his expertise in multiple aspects of transplant surgery, making him a sought-after surgeon for patients in need of organ transplantation.

Area of expertise

Kidney transplant surgeryVascular access surgeryPercutaneous Renal BiopsiesDialysisPeritoneal dialysis surgery

Qualifications

MBBS

MS

DNB

FRCS (Eng)

FRCS (Ed)

FRCS (Glas)

FRCP (Edin)

MNAMS

Professional Journey

  1. Renal Transplant Surgeon, Apollo Hospital, Delhi
  2. Professor, Department of Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
  3. Consultant Surgeon, Organ Transplantation and Surgery, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK

Awards & achievements

  • ATLS Accredited Provider (2011); identified as Instructor Potential
  • Himachal Gaurav Award, Himalayan Jagriti Manch (2011)
  • Exemplary Contribution Award, Indian Medical Association (IMA) (2008)
  • Luminary Award, IMA South Delhi Branch (2007)
  • Distinguished Alumni Award, University College of Medical Sciences (1996)
  • Pioneered Cadaveric Renal Transplantation in New Delhi
  • Led the team performing the first two Kidney-Pancreas Transplants in India

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