When peoplementionthe leaders in kidney care in India, Dr. Ashok Sarin is a name that evokes respect — not with flash or headlines, but withconsistent, decades-long workfor patients and the discipline of nephrology.
Dr.Sarinhasworkedformorethan55years,helpingto shape kidney diseasecare in India in private lifeaswellas with his global training.
Background & Education
Dr. Ashok Sarin started his medical career with an MBBS and MD in Medicine, followedbythe distinguished FRCP (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians). After his MD, he underwent nephrology training at AIIMS, New Delhi, India's most prestigious medical college.
But thatwasnot the end of hisquestforexcellence.
He thenfurtherobtainedspecialized training in Northern Ireland, UK, from the well-knownDr. Mary McGeown at Belfast City and Royal Victoria Hospital, whichisan affiliate of Queen's University Belfast. This training introduced him to theworld best practices in:
- Hemodialysis
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
- Live and cadaver kidney transplantation
- Complex and chronic kidney disease management
"Those were the Belfast years that instilled in meanapproach to nephrology — you workwith the patient, not the numbers," Dr. Sarin had said once in a live interview.
Specialization
Dr. Sarin's practice revolvesaround three key areas:
- Kidney Disease Management: He treats all forms of kidney ailments — from early chronic kidney disease (CKD) to end-stage renal failure.
- Dialysis: Adeptat both Hemodialysis and CAPD, he manages patients' long-term renal support successfully.
- Kidney Transplantation: With extensive experience in live and cadaveric transplant surgeries, Dr. Sarin offersadvice from donor identification to post-transplant management.
His clinic is renowned for a systematic, evidence-drivenmodel, and he's frequentlyconsulted for second opinions forcomplicated cases.
Current Practice
Dr. Ashok Sarin is presentlyaffiliated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi — one of India's leading private healthcare establishments.
Here, he encounters patients with a variety of kidney-related issues and directs transplant programs that meetglobalstandards.
Patient-Centered Approach
Patients call him calm, considerate, and meticulous. He listenscarefullybeforeexplaining a diagnosis and treatment plan without hurrying. For oneunder the pressure of kidney failure, this clarity can be a lifesaver.
One patient posted on a public forum:
“He doesn’t just prescribe — he explains why something matters. It helped me feel in control of my illness.”
Experience that Counts
With morethanhalfa century of active practice, Dr. Sarin has not only witnessed nephrology'sgrowth — he has playedanactiverolein driving it. His cross-continental training provided him with a distinctiveedge early in his career, allowing him to introduce world-class treatment to India years before international partnerships became commonplace.
- 55+ years of clinical practice
- Trained at AIIMS and Queen's University Belfast
- Trailblazer in modern dialysis and transplant procedures in India
Academic & Professional Influence
Whilestrictly a clinician, Dr. Sarin's impactreaches into education as well. He has mentored young doctors and nephrologists formally and informally and continuesto be a respected voice in medical conferences and forums.