Kidney Transplant Amritsar

Introduction

Amritsar, one of Punjab's largest cities, has a steady flow of patients seeking advanced kidney care beyond what's
available locally, particularly for transplant surgery and complex dialysis cases. Chandigarh/Mohali, around 230
km away, is a common referral destination.

Kidney Transplant Chandigarh at IVY Hospital, Mohali, supports Amritsar patients with pre-planned visit
schedules to make the longer travel distance more manageable.

Why Patients From Amritsar Choose Us

Given the distance involved, Amritsar patients particularly value clear upfront communication on the number of visits required and realistic stay durations for surgery and recovery.

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 Amritsar Patients

Amritsar referrals commonly involve transplant evaluation for patients on long-term dialysis, and management of
advanced CKD where local dialysis access is limited.

Relevant services

Kidney Transplant

Hemodialysis

Critical Care Nephrology

Preemptive Transplant

Patient Journey & Travel Guidance

1

Approximate distance from Amritsar: ~230 km / ~4-hour drive to Mohali (flight connections also available to Chandigarh).

2

Reports can be shared in advance by phone/email so the first in-person visit is used efficiently.

3

Transplant workup and surgery are scheduled together where possible, to minimise the number of separate trips.

4

Post-transplant follow-up intervals are planned around the patient's travel capacity, with teleconsultation support between visits.

Patient Experience

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Mohali from Amritsar, and is there a flight option?

By road it's approximately 230 km (around 4 hours). Amritsar also has an airport with flight connections to
Chandigarh for patients who prefer to avoid the drive.

Can pre-transplant tests be done in Amritsar before travelling?

Many baseline tests can be done locally and shared with our team for initial review — we'll advise which
specific tests need to be repeated at our centre.

Is preemptive transplant (before starting dialysis) an option?

For eligible patients diagnosed early with progressive kidney disease, preemptive transplant may be discussed
as an option to avoid starting dialysis altogether — this is assessed case by case.

Kidney Transplant & Dialysis Care for Patients from Amritsar