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Centre of Excellence in Nephrology

The Centre of Excellence in Nephrology at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai is one of the leading kidney care and transplant centres in Kottayam and Central Kerala. Complete nephrology care, from chronic kidney disease and dialysis to critical care nephrology and renal transplantation, comes together here so your diagnosis, treatment, and long term follow up stay with a single expert team in Kottayam.

Our renal transplantation programme is among the most advanced in the region, performing ABO incompatible, HLA sensitised, and paired donor swap transplants alongside paediatric and geriatric transplants, each supported by careful pre transplant evaluation and lifelong follow up.

Experienced nephrologists, transplant surgeons, and vascular access specialists bring together advanced technology and deep clinical expertise across every area of kidney care. From early diagnosis and interventional nephrology to the most complex transplantation, patients across Kottayam, Palai, and Central Kerala reach some of the most comprehensive kidney treatment available in the region.

Our Doctors

Dr. Manjula Ramachandran
Dr. Manjula Ramachandran

Senior Consultant and Head- Nephrology

Dr. Thomas Mathew
Dr. Thomas Mathew

Senior Consultant- Nephrology

Doctors vector

Our Clinical Expertise

Comprehensive, evidence-based care pathways delivering advanced medical, diagnostic and interventional treatment across the full spectrum of kidney diseases and renal disorders.

Types of Transplants We Perform

  • ABO Incompatible Transplantation
  • HLA Sensitised Transplantation
  • Donor Swap (Paired Kidney Exchange)
  • Paediatric Transplantation
  • Geriatric Transplantation

General and Community Nephrology

  • General Nephrology
  • Community Nephrology
  • Congenital and Acquired Kidney Diseases
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Metabolic Acidosis
  • Uric Acid Nephropathy
  • Reconstructive Urology and Neuro Urology Related Renal Ailments

Glomerular and Pregnancy Related Kidney Disorders

  • Management of Glomerular Diseases
  • Pregnancy Related Kidney Disorders

Dialysis Services

  • Haemodialysis for Acute and Chronic Renal Failure
  • Peritoneal Dialysis and CAPD
  • Dialysis Centre Functioning 24 Hours a Day
  • Dialysis Units with ICU Standard Settings
  • Dialysis Machines in All Intensive Care Units for Haemodynamically Unstable Patients

Critical Care Nephrology

  • Critical Care Nephrology
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Continuous Veno Venous Haemodialysis

Therapeutic Apheresis and Toxicology

  • Plasmapheresis
  • Plasma Exchange
  • Hemoperfusion
  • Toxicology

Interventional Nephrology and Vascular Access

  • Renal Biopsy
  • Tunneled and Non Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Insertion
  • PD Catheter Insertion
  • CAPD Catheter Insertion
  • AV Fistula Creation in Association with Vascular Surgeons
  • Fistulogram
  • Percutaneous Interventions

Treatments & Procedures

We offer disease-specific clinics that provide focused, collaborative care

Academics

The Centre of Excellence in Nephrology is an accredited training centre of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

DrNB Nephrology

A three year post doctoral programme that trains physicians to become specialist nephrologists, with in depth clinical experience across chronic kidney disease, dialysis, renal transplantation, and critical care nephrology.
Eligibility: MD / DNB with NEET
Duration: 3 years
Number of Seats: 2

Patient Testimonials

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From Our Experts

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Among the leading centres in Kottayam and Central Kerala, offering the full range from dialysis to transplantation under one roof.
chronic kidney disease, polycystic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, congenital and acquired disorders, and pregnancy related kidney disease.
Haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), CRRT, and SLED, in a 24-hour dialysis centre built to intensive care standards, with bedside dialysis for critically ill patients.
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We provide the most affordable treatment in the health sector.

Holistic Care

Holistic Care

Full-fledged Modern medicine, Ayurveda and Homoeopathy under one roof

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Critical medical care for people who have life-threatening injuries and illnesses.