Nephrology Services in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is India’s third largest, second-most populous state, and its economic and financial hub. Nephrology is a progressive medical specialty in Maharashtra, continuing the legacy of early pioneering ventures from the country. Strong professional networks, state-of-the-art infrastructure, specialized diagnostics, affordable cost models for hemodialysis, easy access and consistent performance in kidney transplantation, state funding, and community involvement are the key strengths of nephrology in Maharashtra. The state has top-tier hospitals and medical colleges, making it a preferred destination for healthcare and medical education. This article describes the current state of nephrology services in Maharashtra.
Authors
- Sachin Soni
- Umesh Khanna
- Sayali Thakare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4710-6561)
Institutions
- King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College (IN)
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (IN)
- Gujarat Kidney Foundation (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Nephrology
- Published
- 2025-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/ijn_9_2025
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00