Dr. Rachna Sahityani

Dr. Rachna Sahityani is a Consultant Nephrologist and Head of the Department of Nephrology at Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai, bringing over 20 years of clinical expertise in kidney disease management. She trained in Internal Medicine at New York Medical College followed by specialist fellowship in Nephrology, and holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Medical Specialties in both Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Her career spans the United States and UAE, where she has held leadership roles including Dialysis Medical Director at Fresenius and Head of Nephrology at Saudi German Hospital Dubai.

Dr. Sahityani provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of kidney disease. She diagnoses and manages chronic kidney disease at all stages, acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, resistant high blood pressure related to kidney function, and end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis or transplant. She performs renal biopsies using ultrasound and CT guidance, provides plasma exchange therapy, manages autoimmune kidney conditions including lupus nephritis, handles kidney stones, and cares for patients before and after kidney transplantation. She also manages mineral and bone disorders that develop in advanced kidney disease, anemia, and kidney disease in pregnancy.

Dr. Sahityani is known for her collaborative, evidence-based approach to patient care. She leads multidisciplinary teams and has played a key role in establishing comprehensive dialysis programs. She is a good fit for patients seeking specialist kidney care ranging from early disease prevention to complex dialysis management and transplant support.