Dr. Nikhil Saxena
MD (General Medicine), DM (Nephrology), DrNB (Nephrology)
Dr. Nikhil Saxena is a dedicated Nephrologist and academician known for his clinical excellence, research contributions, and commitment to patient-centered kidney care. he brings years of specialised experience in managing complex kidney diseases, dialysis care, transplant medicine, and critical nephrology.
With a strong academic foundation — DM Nephrology from KEM Hospital, MD Medicine, and MBBS from LTMMC, Sion — Dr. Saxena has consistently excelled throughout his medical journey, earning multiple gold-standard awards, competitive exam distinctions, and the prestigious Ratan Tata Scholarship during MBBS.
He has presented numerous papers at national conferences, won notable awards such as the Dr. Praveena Shah Best Poster Award (2019), and contributed to ongoing advancements in nephrology through 15+ impactful research publications in reputed international and national journals. His work spans areas like kidney transplantation, Acute kidney injury, COVID-19 kidney outcomes, dialysis safety, and immunology.
A passionate educator and speaker, Dr. Saxena is regularly invited to deliver lectures at nephrology forums including AVATAR and Dialysis Simplified. He has also authored textbook chapters in leading nephrology reference books.
Known for his calm approach, sharp clinical judgement, and evidence-based practice, Dr. Nikhil Saxena strives to offer holistic, compassionate care to every patient — from early kidney disease to advanced renal complications.
Awards & Achievements
- Best Poster Award (ISNWZCON 2019) & Oral Paper Award (ISNCON 2019) for research on CYP3A5 polymorphisms in kidney transplant recipients.
- Best Resident Doctor (2015) – Dept. of Medicine, LTMMC & Sion Hospital.
- Multiple 1st prizes in competitive exams across Psychiatry, Dermatology, Medicine, ENT & Pharmacology (2010–2012).
- Runner-up positions in state-level Pharmacology & Microbiology quizzes.
- Distinction holder in Microbiology & Ophthalmology (MUHS).
- Ratan Tata Scholarship during MBBS (2008–2013).
Key Publications
Dr. Nikhil Saxena has contributed to several impactful studies in nephrology, kidney transplantation, and COVID-19–related renal outcomes. His work has been published in leading journals such as Transplant International, Transplant Infectious Disease, Kidney International Reports, Indian Journal of Nephrology, Vaccine, and J Postgrad Medicine.
Notable publications include:
- Recovery of kidney function after COVID-19–associated AKI in transplant recipients (Transpl Int, 2021).
- Antibody development and durability post-COVID-19 in kidney transplant patients (Transpl Infect Dis, 2021).
- High-dependency renal care strategies for severe CKD during COVID-19 (Medicine, 2022).
- Safety of remdesivir in AKI/CKD patients (Kidney Int Reports, 2021).
- COVID-19–associated mucormycosis in renal failure (Natl Med J India, 2022).
- Cardiovascular complications and clinical outcomes in kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19 (Indian J Nephrol, 2022).
- Impact of COVID-19 on tacrolimus levels in transplant patients (JCPT, 2021).
- Antibody response to non-mRNA COVID vaccines in kidney transplant recipients (Vaccine, 2024).
- Risk factors & outcomes of post-transplant diarrhea (J Postgrad Med, 2023).
- Pregnancy-associated AKI in low-resource settings (Seminars in Nephrology, 2022).
Lectures & Conference Presentations
- Vascular Access: Choice of Veins – SIRON 2023, LTMMC & Sion Hospital
- Hemodialysis Catheter Care – Indian Society of Hemodialysis, AVATAR 2023, Mumbai
- Holistic Care for Dialysis Patients (Panel Discussion) – Dialysis Simplified, 2024