Dr. Prakash Darji - Sr. Nephrologist

About Dr. Prakash Darji

Dr. Prakash Darji is an esteemed and best nephrologist in Ahmedabad. He has over 30 years of experience, and throughout the years, he has established himself as one of the most qualified doctors in the industry. In addition to his extensive experience, Dr. Darji is also well regarded for his focus on providing quality patient care through ethical treatment of nephrology. Dr. Darji provides a variety of services from outpatient services to inpatient services to advanced therapeutic services for managing kidney diseases, thus establishing himself as one of the premier nephrologists for long-term management of kidney diseases.

At the Austin Hospital in Australia, He received advanced training in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). This training helped him acquire greater sophistication in his ability to care for patients with severe kidney disease. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the scientific knowledge related to the management of critically ill patients with kidney disease. Specifically, he has been involved in many clinical studies involving lupus nephritis, post-transplantation, and treatment with immune suppressor agents. He was a Co-Founder and served as Director of the Gujarat Kidney Foundation as well.

Professional Background

Dr. Darji completed his MBBS (1986-1991) and MD in Internal Medicine (1992-1995) from B.J. Medical College & Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad. He pursued his DM in Nephrology (1996-1998) at the Institute of Kidney Diseases & Research Centre (IKDRC).

His early roles include serving as Junior Lecturer and Assistant Professor in the Department of Nephrology & Renal Transplantation at IKDRC, followed by academic positions at V.S. General Hospital & NHL Medical College. He later held leadership positions as Hon. Director of Nephrology and Transplant Services at reputed hospitals.

He has been a key contributor in multiple Phase III and Phase IV clinical trials involving transplant medicine, Lupus Nephritis Treatment, advanced antibiotics, erythropoietin therapy, and antidiabetic drugs in renal insufficiency.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Darji’s clinical practice covers the full spectrum of kidney care, including:

• Chronic kidney disease and dialysis management
• Post-renal transplant care as a leading nephrologist in Ahmedabad
• Evaluation and treatment of lupus nephritis and autoimmune renal disorders
• CRRT and intensive kidney care
• Expertise as a nephrologist in Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad, for acute and complex renal conditions
• Management of immunosuppression in transplant patients

Clinical Interests

• Long-term renal care and transplant follow-up
• Advanced dialysis therapies and CRRT
• Clinical research in autoimmune kidney diseases
• Improving Outcomes in Lupus Nephritis Treatment
• Rational and safe use of immunosuppressants for transplant and renal disorders

Key Highlights

Dr. Darji’s career is distinguished by:

• 30+ years of experience as a senior nephrologist in Ahmedabad
• Advanced international training in CRRT from Australia
• Founding member of Gujarat Kidney Foundation
• Extensive research contributions across multiple national and international trials
• Expertise in managing transplant patients and complex renal complications
• Strong academic background with decades of teaching and mentoring

Consultation at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad

Appointments are available at Zydus Hospital Ahmedabad, on 079 66190300/66190201 from Monday to Saturday.