Dr. Jigar Patel - Nephrologist

Dr. Jigar Patel

Nephrologist

MD,DNB

About Dr. Jigar Patel

Dr. Jigar Patel is a well-known nephrologist in Vadodara and is currently working at Zydus Hospital Vadodara. He is well-trained with numerous academic achievements. He was awarded a gold medal in MD Internal Medicine from Baroda Medical College. Also, he is a famous nephrologist in Vadodara because of his patient-centered, evidence-based approach to kidney care. He is very knowledgeable about treating different kinds of kidney disease, covering many aspects of kidney diseases and kidney care under his care.

Professional Background

MBBS & MD (Internal Medicine) from Baroda Medical College
Awarded multiple gold medals for academic excellence during MD
Completed DNB in Nephrology from Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad
Worked as a Consultant Nephrologist at reputed hospital in Vadodara
Extensive experience in managing:
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Glomerular Disorders
- Electrolyte Imbalances
- Hypertension & Diabetes-related kidney complications

Areas of Expertise

Management of Chronic Kidney Diseases and its complications
Treatment of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) - Hemodialysis, Hemodialysis Filtration, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
SLED, Plasmapheresis, Hemofiltration, Cytosorb as part of critical care nephrology
Vascular access - Permcath (tunneled dialysis catheter) insertion and management of complications

Clinical Interests

Dr. Patel has a strong interest in:

Chronic kidney disease
Hemodialysis
Glomerular disease
Renal transplantation
Critical Care Nephrology

He has also contributed significantly to medical research, with notable publications such as:

“Role of short-dwell daily ethanol lock therapy in management of hemodialysis tunneled cuffed catheter-related bloodstream infection” – Journal of Vascular Access (2022)
“Interesting case of distal renal tubular acidosis in primary Sjogren syndrome – presenting as hypokalemic paralysis with hypokalemia-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus”, Saudi Journal of Kidney Disease and Transplantation (2021)

Key Highlights

Dr. Jigar Patel is the best nephrologist in Vadodara because of his exceptional combination of academic achievement, clinical skill, and compassionate care. He has achieved many awards:

Gold Medal of Academic Excellence Award, IAMICON, 2015
Gold Medal for MD Medicine, Medical Examination Board, MS University, Baroda (2016)
Garima Nirmal Ojha Memorial Medal for Excellence in MD Medicine, MS University, Baroda (2016)

Dr. Patel's patient-first attitude and commitment to kidney care have truly made him one of the nephrologists doctor in Vadodara who can be counted on to provide advanced kidney disease care.