A well-trained and empathetic Nephrologist with 9 years of experience in managing a broad spectrum of
kidney-related disorders, including acute and chronic renal diseases.
Passionate about preserving kidney function and enhancing patient outcomes, with strong expertise in
dialysis, critical care nephrology, and kidney transplantation.
Experienced in handling complex cases in multi-speciality settings, with a patient-focused approach, sound
clinical judgment, and proven leadership in collaborative healthcare environments.
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Nephrology), DNB (Nephrology)
Renal Biopsy for kidney diseases of unknown etiology
Dialysis management (SLED, SCUF, CRRT – CVVHD, CVVHDF)
Critical care nephrology in multi-speciality ICU settings
Management of acute and chronic kidney diseases
Kidney transplant preparation and post-transplant care
MBBS Prize Medals in Pathology, Pediatrics, and Medicine
Dr. Srinivasan Memorial Gold Medal in General Medicine (RMC Kakinada)
Best Poster Prize – ISNSC Conference, Vijayawada (2013)
Acute Kidney Injury in Elderly – Published in Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases & Transplantation
Fungal Peritonitis in CAPD – SVIMS
Insulin Resistance among Non-Diabetic CKD patients
Multiple original research articles published in national and international journals
- Protocol -Role of neurosonogram in critical I'll neonates in NICU
(https://www.psychosocial.com/article/PR260831/20461).
- Original article -Role of neurosonography in critically ill neonates in NICU (accepted in SAJE journal
of neonatology)
- Taksande A, Rao R. Early Detection of Central Nervous System Abnormalities by Neurosonography in
Critically ill Neonates. Iranian Journal of Neonatology. 2021 Oct: 12(4). DOI: 10.22038/IJN.2021.55001.2020
- Vagha K, Zeeshan Jameel P, Vagha J et al. Case Report: Pleural effusion in Wilms tumor – always
malignant? [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]. F1000Research 2023, 12:1056
(https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.138794.1)
- Taksande A, Jameel P Z, Rao R, Taksande B, Damke S. Prevalence of Cardiac Anomalies in Fetuses Diagnosed
With Intracardiac Echogenic Foci: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J. Pediatr. Rev 2023; 11 (3)
:193-208
- Saqqaf SA, Gomase SV, Borkar R, Taksande A, Rao R, Yedve S.Frequency and Patterns of Bacteraemia in
Children with Sickle Cell Disease: A Prospective Cohort StudyJ Clin of Diagn Res.2023; 17(9):SC10-SC14.
https://www.doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2023/66152/18460
- Taksande A, Rao R (2021) Kawasaki Disease in Children. J Pediatr Prim Care 1(1). doi
https://doi.org/10.54289/JPPC2100101
- Taksande, A., Rao, R., Yedve, S., Jameel, P. Z. and Meshram, R. (2021) “Assessment of Different
Technique of Eliciting the Planter Reflex in Term Neonates”, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
International, 33(31A), pp. 26-31. Doi: 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i31A31661.
- “Is there any effect of Phototherapy on Cardiac Function in Neonates with Hyperbilirubinemia”. European
Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2020; 7(2): 1967-1976.
- Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) towards COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Area [Internet].
[cited 2022 Jun 14]. Available
from:https://www.discoveryjournals.org/medicalscience/current_issue/v24/n106/A41.htm
- Gaikwad, S.B., Uke, P.V., Swarnkar, K.M. and Rao, R., 2021. A case of macrodystrophia lipomatosa
presenting with pain. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 50(1), pp.159–161. DOI:
http://doi.org/10.4038/sljch.v50i1.9420
- Taksande, A., Chaudhary, S., Panwar, A. S., Jhamb, A., Rao, R., Jameel, P. Z., Damke, S. and Meshram, R.
(2021) “Effect of Vibratory Therapy in Decreasing the Vaccination-induced Pain in Infants: Randomized
Controlled Study”, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33(31A), pp. 9-18. doi:
10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i31A31659.
- Taksande A*, Damke S, Meshram R, Lohiya S, Chaudhary R, Rao R. Prevalence of Cardiac Dysfunction in
MIS-C in Children (MIS-C) related to COVID-19. Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2021; 11:84-88
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- Taksande-Rao scoring system for prediction of quality of daily activities in sickle cell disease
children.
- Nebulised vibratory therapy (NVT) for decreasing pain in infants.
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