Dr. Harish Prabhu

Dr Harish is a Specialist Nephrology with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of kidney diseases. He completed his MBBS from Kerala University, followed by MD in General Medicine and DM in Nephrology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, India. He has also successfully cleared the Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) in Nephrology (European Board), awarded by the Royal College of Physicians.

Prior to joining NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain, Dr Harish worked as a Specialist Nephrology at a private tertiary hospital in Abu Dhabi, UAE. During this time, he managed high-volume outpatient clinics, dialysis services, CRRT, and renal transplant patients, consistently achieving positive clinical outcomes.

Additionally, Dr Harish has extensive experience in the medical management of all kidney diseases, including acute and chronic kidney conditions, kidney stone disease, urinary and kidney infections, short-term and long-term dialysis, dialysis catheter placement for vascular access, and kidney biopsy procedures.

His key areas of interests are:

• Diabetic and Hypertensive Kidney Disease
• Electrolyte Disorders (Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia, Hyperkalemia, etc.)
• Glomerular Diseases
• Adult-Onset Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Renal Stones
• Acute Kidney Injury

 

To Dr Harish credit he has published the following:

1. Clinico-microbiological profile of urinary tract infections in diabetic patients in a tertiary care center in Kerala
2. Combined central retinal artery and vein occlusion in secondary antiphospholipid syndrome
3. Rare case of dense deposition disease with combined C3 and C4d deposits associated with MYH9-related mutation
4. Secondary membranous nephropathy associated with Hepatitis C
5. Familial nephrocalcinosis in a diabetic patient

 

Research Work

1. Role of FGF-23 in acute kidney injury
2. Clinico-microbiological profile of urinary tract infections in diabetic patients in a tertiary care center

 

Dr Harish has also a professional membership at the following:

• International Society of Nephrology
• European Renal Association
• Indian Medical Association
• Indian Society of Nephrology
• Nephrology Association of Kerala
• Trivandrum Nephrology Club