Draft:Varun Verma

Dr. Varun Verma (born July 9, 1974) is a renowned Indian nephrologist and Associate Director of Nephrology and Renal Transplant at Max Hospital Patparganj, Delhi. With over 25 years of experience in nephrology, internal medicine, and general medicine, Dr. Verma has made significant contributions to the field of nephrology, particularly in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and critical care nephrology. He has been involved in over 1000 renal transplants and is known for managing complex cases, including ABO-incompatible transplants and cross-match positive transplants. His academic achievements include numerous publications in national and international journals, and he is actively involved in teaching and mentoring future nephrologists.

Education and Career
Dr. Varun Verma was born on July 9, 1974, in India. He completed his MBBS from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh in 1998, followed by an MD in Medicine from the same institution in 2003. During his training, Dr. Verma rotated through various departments within the Department of Medicine, including the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department, Outpatient Clinics, Critical Care Unit (CCU), and Cardiology, Nephrology and Dialysis, and Neurology. Dr. Verma also holds a Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Nephrology and has completed a Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology and Hypertension from Ottawa General Hospital, Canada. He passed the IELTS General Training exam in September 2018 with an overall band score of 8.

Dr. Verma began his career as a Senior Resident in Internal Medicine at the University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in New Delhi. He later joined Indraprastha Apollo Hospital as a DNB Fellow in Nephrology.From 2012 to 2019, Dr. Verma served as a Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician at Fortis Hospital Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Since then, he has been the Associate Director of Nephrology and Renal Transplant at Max Hospital Patparganj. He also practices at Prayag Hospital in Sector 41, Noida.

Dr. Verma's clinical expertise includes hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and critical care nephrology. He is proficient in various vascular access procedures and has been involved in over 1000 renal transplants, including managing complex cases such as ABO-incompatible transplants and cross-match-positive transplants. Additionally, he provides treatment for conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Type 2 Diabetes, Typhoid Fever, Rheumatic Heart Disease, and Chickenpox.

In 2021, Dr. Verma was designated a certified hypertension specialist by the American Hypertension Specialist Certification Program.

Dr. Varun Verma is registered with several medical councils in India. His registrations include:

1. Indian Medical Council: Registration Number 19815.

2. Delhi Medical Council: Registration Number 21851.

3. Uttar Pradesh State Medical Council: Registration Number 72449.

Experience in Nephrology
Dr. Varun Verma has accumulated extensive experience in nephrology throughout his career. He began with a 3-year MD residency in nephrology, followed by 2 years and 9 months as a senior resident in the same specialty. Dr. Verma then served as a senior registrar in DNB nephrology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi, for 3 years. Following this, he worked as a research fellow in nephrology for 1 year, gaining further expertise in the field. Subsequently, he held the position of clinical associate nephrologist for 2 years before advancing to the role of consultant nephrologist, a position he held for 7 years. Most recently, Dr. Verma served as a clinical fellow in nephrology from December 2019 until July 31, 2021.

Academic Achievements
Dr. Verma is actively involved in teaching and mentoring DNB students in nephrology. He has co-guided theses and conducted regular teaching sessions for medical students and postgraduates. His research interests include dialysis adequacy, vascular calcification in chronic kidney disease, and immunosuppression in renal transplantation.

Dr. Verma has authored several publications in national and international journals. Some notable works include:


 * 1) Gupta A K, Verma V, Jasuja S. "Retrospective comparative analysis of cyclosporine and sirolimus-based triple drug immunosuppression." Proceedings of the 22nd International Congress of the Transplant Society, 2008.
 * 2) Kalra OP, Yadav AK, Verma V. "Initial experience with citrate-containing hemodialysis fluid." Indian Journal of Nephrology, 2006.
 * 3) Singh U, Gupta AK, Sagar G, et al. "BK Virus Nephropathy and graft survival: our experience." Indian Journal of Nephrology, 2008.
 * 4) Porwal A, Varshney P, Shukla A, et al. "Vascular calcification in chronic kidney disease patients." 44th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Nephrology, 2013.

Professional Affiliations
Dr. Verma is an esteemed medical professional with an extensive background in nephrology. He is affiliated with several prestigious organizations, highlighting his commitment to excellence and professional development in his field.

Professional Memberships:

 * Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Nephrology (Affiliate)
 * American Hypertension Society (Certified Specialist)
 * Indian Academy of Medical Sciences (Member)
 * Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN) (Member)
 * International Society of Nephrology (Member)
 * American Society of Nephrology (Member)
 * Association of Physicians of India (Member)
 * Indian Medical Council (Member)
 * Delhi Medical Council (Member)
 * UP State Medical Council (Member)

Dr. Verma's comprehensive expertise and active participation in these professional bodies underscore his dedication to advancing medical science and providing exceptional care in nephrology.