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Introduction:

Dr. Ch. Uma Maheswara Rao is a skilled and dedicated surgeon specializing in General Surgery and Urology, with a particular focus on renal transplantation. He completed his MBBS at Rangaraya Medical College, Andhra University, in 1992, followed by an MS in General Surgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh, in 1997. Dr. Ch. Uma Maheswara Rao famously known as Dr. Chikkam has developed extensive expertise in renal transplantation, beginning with advanced training in the Kidney Transplant Division at PGIMER. Over his career, he has successfully performed more than 2,000 kidney transplants, establishing himself as a leader in this highly specialized field. Currently, he serves as a Consultant in the Department of Urology and Renal Transplant Unit at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hyderabad, where he is known for his surgical precision and unwavering commitment to patient care.

Experience Highlights:

• Consultant, Urology and Renal Transplant Unit, KIMS, Hyderabad – Current role, with significant contributions to transplant surgery and urology, focusing on comprehensive patient care and surgical excellence.
• Senior Registrar, Renal Transplant Division, PGIMER, Chandigarh – Developed foundational expertise in renal transplantation and general surgery.
• Registrar, Department of Urology, Mahavir Hospital, Hyderabad – Gained experience in urology and renal transplant, with a role in both patient care and teaching.
• Consultant, Department of Urology and Renal Transplant Unit, Mahavir Hospital – Advanced to a senior role, refining skills in complex transplant cases and mentoring junior staff.

Areas of Expertise:

• Renal Transplant Surgery – Specialized in kidney transplant procedures, patient care, and post-operative management.
• General Surgery – Extensive experience across a wide range of surgical procedures.
• Urology – Skilled in managing various urological conditions with a focus on renal health.
• Kidney Transplant Unit Operations – Proficient in managing transplant protocols and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Medical Education & Mentorship – Experienced in teaching and guiding junior doctors in surgical and transplant techniques.
• Patient-Centered Care – Emphasis on compassionate, comprehensive care for transplant and urology patients.
• Initiated Kidney Transplant Programs at Eight Centers – Successfully established kidney transplant programs at eight centers, ensuring their continued operation and growth.
• Sustained Active Renal Transplant Programs – Played a pivotal role in maintaining and expanding renal transplant programs across these eight centers.
• Performed Over 2,000 Kidney Transplants Independently – Successfully carried out more than 2,000 kidney transplant procedures as the lead consultant.
• Extensive Experience in Renal Transplantation – Actively contributed to over 5,000 kidney transplant procedures before transitioning to an independent consultant role.
• Participation in Multi-Organ Transplant Programs – Involved in multi-organ transplant procedures, including liver and pancreas transplants, showcasing expertise across organ systems.
• Advanced Training at PGIMER, Chandigarh – Completed specialized training in renal transplantation at the esteemed PGIMER, Chandigarh, following broad specialty training at the same institution.

PUBLICATIONS:

• Vikas Siwach, Virinder Bansal, Avneesh Kumar, Uma maheswara Rao Ch, Ajay Sharma and M. Minz : POST RENAL
• TRANSPLANT AZATHIOPRINE - INDUCED PANCREATITIS - NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION - 14:2495 – 2498
• V. Siwachi, Ch Uma maheswara Rao, R. Dhanda and M. Minz : IATROGENIC INJURIES OF THE BRACHIAL ARTERY:
• PATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT - BULL PGI - 2002
• Kesiraju S, Paritala P, Rao Ch UM, Athmakuri SM, Reddy V S, Sahariah S. Anti- thymocytes globulin versus basiliximab induction in renal transplant recipients: Long-term outcome. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2014;25:9-15.
• Sailaja Kesiraju, Purna Paritala, Uma Maheswara Rao Ch, S. Sahariah: New onset of diabetes after transplantation - An overview of epidemiology, mechanism of development and diagnosis- Transplant Immunology 30:2014 52–58
• Kesiraju S, Paritala P, Umamaheswara Rao Ch, Reddy VS, Soma Sekhar M, Sahariah .S (2014) Spot Urinary Protein to Creatinine Ratio as an Alternative Measurement for 24 Hour Urinary Proteins in Renal Transplant Recipients. J Immunol Clin Res 2 (1): 1014.
• Kesiraju S, Paritala P, Umamaheswara Rao Ch, Reddy VS, Sahariah. S Everolimus with low dose cyclosporine in de novo renal transplant recipients-A Single Centre- Indian experience" Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2015; 26 (6): 1294 -1299
• Sailaja Kesiraju, Uma Maheswara Rao Ch, Purna Paritala, Shreedhar Reddy, V. S. Reddy, Sahariah S; Replacement of Calcineurin inhibitors with Everolimus: Long term impact in renal transplant recipients - a single centre study Indian Journal of Transplantation 2015; 9:144-151
• Sailaja Kesiraju, Uma Maheswara Rao Ch, Purna Paritala, Sreedhar Reddy, V.S. Reddy, Sahariah. S. Unexplained post renal transplant tolerance: a case report Immunol Res (2016 64:791-794) DOI10.1007/s12026-015-8766-6
• Kesiraju, S. Paritala, P. Uma Maheswara Rao, CH. Murthy, A. S.Reddy, V. S. Sahariah S. Four Year Follow Up of Everolimus and Low Dose Cyclosporine Combination in Denovo Renal Transplant Recipients. Transplantation, Volume 94 - Issue 10S - p 968, Nov 2012.
• Sailaja Kesiraju, Uma Maheswara Rao Ch, Purna Paritala, A. S. Murthy, V. S. Reddy and Sahariah S Incidence of new onset of diabetes after transplantation in renal transplant recipients in Indian population J Clin Cell Immunol. J Clin Cell Immunol 2013, 4:5
• Sailaja Kesiraju, Uma Maheswara Rao Ch, Purna Paritala, Shreedhar Reddy, V.S. Reddy, Sahariah Sarbeshwar. Peripheral NK-cell repertoire distribution in chronic allograft dysfunction after renal transplantation. Transplantation: July 2016 - Volume 100 - Supplement 7S-1. 556.8
• Sailaja Kesiraju, Uma Maheswara Rao Ch, Purna Paritala, Shreedhar Reddy, V.S. Reddy, Sahariah Sarbeshwar. Association of tacrolimus trough levels with incidence of new onset of diabetes after transplantation and the graft function assessed by concentration and dose ratio. Transplantation: July 2016 - Volume 100 - Supplement 7S-1. P.1519
• Sailaja Kesiraju, Uma Maheswara Rao Ch, Purna Paritala, A. S. Murthy, V. S. Reddy and Sahariah S Monitoring tacrolimus blood levels and its clinical application in Indian renal transplant population. J Clin Cell Immunol doi: 10.4172/2155-9899.S1.014
• (Communicated) Sailaja Kesiraju Uma Maheswara Rao Ch. Purna Paritala, Sreedhar Reddy, V.S. Reddy, Sahariah. S. Role of Hepatitis C in renal transplantation: Current impact, emerging trends and avenues to explore

PROCEEDINGS:

1. Sailaja, Sahariah. S, Umamaheshwar Rao. Ch Everolimus and low dose cyclosporine combination in DeNovo kidney transplantpatients

2. Sailaja .K, U.M. Rao, Sahariah S. Measurement of serum Cystatin C in renaltransplant patients Indian J Transplant 2010; 1: 30-31

3. Sailaja K, Purna P, A.S. Murthy, UmaMaheshwar Rao Chikkam, V.S. Reddy, Sahariah S Post-transplantinfective complications following cadaver transplantation Indian J Transplant 2011; 1: 26

4. Sailaja Kesiraju, PurnaParitala, Uma Maheshwar Rao Chikkam. Sahariah Sarbeswar Renal transplantation in sensitized patients Indian J Transplant 2011; 1: 39Indian J Transplant 2011; 1: 9-45 Abstracts: XXI ISOT, 2010, Hyderabad

5. K Sailaja, P Poorna, VS Reddy, AS Murthy, Uma MaheswarRao, S Sahariah Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) vs. Basiliximabinduction in renal transplant recipients: A long-term outcome Indian Journal of Transplantation 2011 July–September (Supplement); Vol. 5, No. 3 Abstracts

6. Sailaja Kesiraju, Uma Maheswara Rao Ch, Purna Paritala, A. S. Murthy, V. S. Reddy and Sahariah S Incidence of new onset of diabetes after transplantation in renal transplant recipients in Indian population J Clin Cell Immunol [Guest speaker at the Global Communication Convention, Los Angeles, CA]

7. Sailaja kesiraju, Uma Maheswara Rao Ch, Purna Paritala, A. S. Murthy, V. S. Reddy and Sahariah S Monitoring tacrolimus blood levels and its clinical application in Indian renal transplant population J Clin Cell Immunol

8 Kesiraju, S.1; Paritala, P.2; Uma Maheswara Rao, C.3; Murthy, A. S.2; Reddy, V. S.2; Sahariah, Four Year Follow Up of Everolimus and Low Dose Cyclosporine Combination in Denovo Renal Transplant Recipients Transplantation, Volume 94 - Issue 10S - p 968, Nov 2012.