Kidney Transplant Shimla

Introduction

As the capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has limited local infrastructure for complex kidney transplant
surgery, so patients commonly travel to Chandigarh/Mohali, roughly 115 km away, for specialist evaluation and
treatment.

Kidney Transplant Chandigarh at IVY Hospital, Mohali, is a well-established option for Shimla patients, with
clear travel and stay planning given the hill-road journey.

Why Patients From Shimla Choose Us

We plan visits around the realities of hill travel from Shimla — combining consultations where possible and giving realistic timelines for surgery and recovery stays.

1000+ successful kidney transplants, 200,000+ dialysis sessions, and 50+ ABO-incompatible transplants to date.

Treatment led by Dr. Avinash Srivastava (MBBS, MS, MCh – Urology, Director of Urology & Renal Transplant Surgery, trained at SGPGIMS Lucknow) and Dr. Raka Kaushal (MBBS, MD, DM – Nephrology, Director of Nephrology & Renal Transplant Physician, trained at SGPGIMS Lucknow).

Treatment Focus for Shimla Patients

Shimla referrals often involve transplant evaluation, dialysis planning for patients without easy local access, and
management of advanced CKD.

Relevant services

Kidney Transplant

Peritoneal Dialysis

Hemodialysis

Preventive Kidney Check-Up

Patient Journey & Travel Guidance

Approximate distance from Shimla: ~115 km / ~4-hour drive to Mohali (hill roads take longer than the distance suggests).

We recommend sharing existing reports in advance by phone/email to reduce the number of trips needed.

Transplant workup and surgery are scheduled together where possible, given the travel time involved.

Follow-up visit intervals are planned realistically around hill-road travel, with teleconsultation used between visits.

Patient Experience

A local Shimla patient testimonial will be added here once available and consented.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the drive from Shimla to Mohali take?

Around 115 km, but hill roads mean the drive typically takes about 4 hours rather than what the distance alone
might suggest.

Is peritoneal dialysis a practical option for Shimla-based patients?

For patients who find frequent travel for hemodialysis difficult, peritoneal dialysis (managed at home) may be
a suitable alternative — this is assessed individually.

Can the first consultation be done based on reports sent from Shimla?

An initial review can often be done from shared reports, with an in-person visit scheduled once the team
confirms next steps.

Shimla patients can contact us to plan a consultation and treatment schedule that accounts for hill-region travel.

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Kidney Transplant & Dialysis Care for Patients from Shimla