Dr. Chilaka Rajesh

Dr. (Surg Lt Cdr) Chilaka Rajesh is an accomplished Consultant Nephrologist with a specialization in kidney transplantation, management of post-transplant infections, and glomerular diseases. With extensive training and expertise in interventional nephrology, Dr. Rajesh adeptly handles complex kidney conditions using advanced techniques. His background in prestigious institutions like Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, and his military service further solidify his dedication to patient care. Dr. Rajesh is also an active researcher, contributing to numerous publications and conference presentations, and is recognized for his excellence in both clinical practice and academia in nephrology.

Educational Qualifications:

• Fellowship in Glomerular Disease, Glomcon.
• MD (General Medicine)
• DM (Nephrology), Christian Medical College, Vellore.
• MBBS, Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad.

Experience:

• Consultant Nephrologist at KIMS-Sunshine Hospitals
• Assistant Professor, Department of Nephrology, Christian Medical College, Vellore.

Expertise

• Kidney transplantation & post-transplant infections
• Glomerular diseases and Interventional nephrology

Memberships

• Member in National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), India- No: 2022/NAMS/129
• Indian Society of Nephrology – Membership No: 1706
• Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT) – Membership No: 1789
• American Society of Nephrology (ASN) – Membership No: 721467
• International Society of Nephrology (ISN) – Membership No: 264846
• European Renal Association membership (ERA) – Membership No: 52315

Publications

• Single dose pre-emptive Plerixafor for stem cell mobilization for ASCT after Lenalidomide-based therapy in Multiple myeloma, Indian Journal of Hematology & Blood transfusion
• Skin Rash: An early clue to Systemic Vasculitis, Journal of case reports
• Thrombophilia profile of portal vein thrombosis in the young, Journal of Association of Physicians of India
• Co-author for a chapter on Psoriatic arthritis in the textbook of Dermatological Emergencies by Biju Vasudevan and Rajesh Verma- first edition
• Treating Parvovirus Triggered Refractory Hemolytic Anemia with Rituximab in Renal Transplant Recipients – A Report of Two Cases, Indian Journal of Transplant.
• Hydrothorax due to Pleuroperitoneal communication in Peritoneal Dialysis patients: A single center experience, Indian Journal of Peritoneal Dialysis.
• An interesting case of renal allograft recipient with concurrent multiple infections- 10 years post-transplant, Indian Journal of Transplant.
• Authored-Management of Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease, in the Medicine update textbook.
• Concomitant histological features of membranous nephropathy and Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic associated antigen associated vasculitis – A report of two cases, Indian Journal of Nephrology 
• Nocardiosis in renal allograft recipients, Journal of Global Infectious diseases
• Rare mycobacterial infections in kidney transplant Recipients – Case series, Indian Journal of Transplant.
• Fearsome Four Fungal Infections in Renal Transplant Recipients, Indian Journal of Microbiology Research.

NEET-SS 2019

• Award: All India First Rank

Association of Physicians of India Conference (APICON-2017), Mumbai

• Posters: 04
• Award: First prize in poster presentation (Haematology wing)

Association of Physicians of India Conference (APICON 2018), Bengaluru

American College of Physicians Conference (ACP-2018), New Delhi

XVII Annual Conference (2018), Association of Physicians of India, Delhi State Chapter, 

• Award: Second prize

6th SVIMS Annual Essay Competition (2020)

• Award: Second prize for the topic “Understanding Podocyte Biology in the Management of Nephrotic Syndrome”

Pediatric Nephrology Conference (NEPHQUEST-2021)

• Award: Third prize in Pediatric Nephrology Quiz

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Annual Research Day (2021)

• Poster: “A Rare Combination of Autoimmunity (SLE with LN) and Immune Deficiency (HIV) in the Same Patient”

Indian Society of Organ Transplant (ISOT) Conference 2021 (Kochi)

• Poster: “Treating Parvovirus Triggered Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia with Rituximab in Renal Transplant Recipients”

Indian Society of Nephrology Conference (ISNCON-2021)

• Oral Presentation: “Long-Term Outcomes of Pleuroperitoneal Leaks in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients”
• Award: Best Paper Award

Annual Dialysis Conference-2022, University of Missouri, U.S. (March 4-6, 2022)

• Interesting Case Presentation: “Patient with Multiple Vascular Access Failures”

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Annual Research Day (2022)

• Poster: “A Rare Presentation of Concomitant Membranous Nephropathy and ANCA-Associated Vasculitis in the Same Patient”

Indian Society of Organ Transplant (ISOT) Conference 2023 (Kolkata)

• Mini Oral Presentations:
  • “Nocardiosis in Kidney Transplant Recipients”
  • “Deadly Four – Fungal Infections in Kidney Transplant Recipients”

7th Annual Renal Symposium and 16th Renal Clinical Conference (2024), CMC, Vellore, India

• Poster: “Phaeohyphomycosis in Kidney Transplant Recipients”

Indian Society of Nephrology Southern Chapter Conference (ISNSCCON-2024), Hyderabad

• Oral Presentation: “Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes of Mycophenolate Therapy in IgA Nephropathy”
• Award: Best Paper Award