• Specialty: Pediatric Nephrologist
• Qualification: MBBS, MD, FCPS, DCH, MRCP
• Experience: 24+ Years
• Location: Mumbai
• Hospital: Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai

Dr. Pankaj Venkatrao is a well-known pediatric nephrologist in India, having nearly 24 years of expertise in the area. His specialties include the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses such as Renal tubular acidosis, the management of conditions such as nephrotic syndrome with relapses, nephritis, blood in the urine, peritoneal and hemodialysis for acute kidney failure, and so on.

After receiving his MBBS in 1995, he went on to earn his MD in Pediatrics at the Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital and the KEM Hospital. He subsequently went to the United Kingdom to complete his MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians). In addition, he earned his FCPS (Fellowship in College of Physicians and Surgeons) and DCH (Diploma in Child Health) in India.

Throughout his career, Dr. Deshpande has won various accolades and recognitions. Serving as the pediatric official doctor for the Transplant Games in Birmingham in 1999, organizing DCH exams in Bombay in 1994, serving as the official doctor for the KEM cardiology unit's blood drive in Bombay in 1993, and serving as the HosteL Secretary at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital in Bombay for two years, he has been active in a number of organizations.