Dr. Deepak Pillai

Dr. Deepak Pillai is a Consultant Nephrologist at Medeor Hospital in Abu Dhabi with 15 years of experience in kidney disease management. He trained in internal medicine and nephrology in India, then completed a fellowship in adult nephrology at the University of Toronto in Canada. His career has spanned India, Kuwait, and the UAE, including roles as a specialist in kidney transplantation and as a senior lecturer in medicine.

Dr. Pillai treats the full spectrum of kidney conditions, from acute kidney injury in intensive care to chronic kidney disease, kidney transplantation, and dialysis management. He manages blood pressure, anemia, and bone disease in kidney patients, and performs kidney biopsies for diagnosis. He is experienced in all forms of dialysis including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous therapies for critically ill patients. He also manages plasma exchange for conditions affecting the kidneys and other organs, and treats kidney complications from systemic diseases such as diabetes, lupus, and vasculitis.

Dr. Pillai is a good fit for patients needing comprehensive kidney disease care, from diagnosis and monitoring to dialysis or transplantation, and for those with complex kidney problems linked to other medical conditions.