Kirpal Singh Chugh
- Workplace: India, Gurgaon, Fortis Gurgaon
- Vice President of the Council of Nephrologists since 1997
Dr. Kirpal Singh Chugh is recognized as the father of nephrology in India. He has performed over 6,000 successful kidney transplants at Fortis Gurgaon. Dr. Chugh performed the first kidney biopsy and transplant surgery in India. He has published over 500 scientific papers in elite journals like Oxford and Harvard.
- Serves as Vice President of the Council of Nephrologists.
- Former President of the Indian Association of Nephrologists.
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institution of Physicians in London.
- Served as President of the Executive Committee of India on Medicine.
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Qualifications
Prof. Kirpal Singh Chugh is the father of nephrology in India. He has performed 6,000 successful kidney transplants—the highest number for any Indian surgeon. Dr. Chugh achieved a historic milestone by performing the first kidney transplant in India.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Chugh specializes in transplantology and kidney care at Fortis Gurgaon. He was the first doctor in India to conduct a kidney biopsy—a procedure used to remove a small piece of kidney tissue for examination. The specialist has led medical bodies for decades. Since 1997, he has served as Vice President of the Council of Nephrologists in Sydney.
Professional Roles and Achievements
- 1956 – Performed the first kidney biopsy in India
- 1974 – Performed the first kidney transplant in India
- 1999 – President of the Executive Committee of India on Medicine
- 2005 – President of the Indian Association of Nephrologists
Scientific Research and Recognition
The doctor has published over 500 scientific papers. His work appeared in journals from Oxford and Harvard universities. Dr. Chugh holds a Hirsch index of 30, which measures the productivity and citation impact of his publications. He also maintains ties with several international medical organizations.
Society Memberships
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institution of Physicians, London
- Honorary Member of the American Medical Association, Los Angeles
- Member of the Presidium of the Asian Medical Association, Singapore
- Vice President of the Council of Nephrologists
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