About Doctor
- Dr. D. S. Rana is a distinguished Indian nephrologist currently serving as the Chairman of the Department of Nephrology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi, where he is renowned for his expertise in renal transplant procedures.
- He has over 52 years of experience in this field.
- His expertise lies in Clinical Nephrology, Dialysis & Transplantation.
- Dr. D. S. Rana obtained his MBBS degree from Himachal Pradesh University in 1972 and pursued his MD in Medicine at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in 1976.
- He further enhanced his expertise by earning the MNAMS in Nephrology from the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India) in 1980.
- He is recognized as an international scholar of the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, which highlights his commitment to advancing his expertise in nephrology.
- In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Rana is a member of the Board of Management at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where he contributes to the strategic direction and governance of the institution.
- Dr. Rana is also dedicated to improving healthcare access in rural areas. He founded the Parvati Education and Health Society, which operates a small 5-bedded hospital in his native village of Dasmal, aimed at providing healthcare services to the rural poor.
- His significant contributions to the field of medicine were recognized when the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 2009, the country's fourth highest civilian honor, for his exemplary work in the field of nephrology.
- Notably, he is the first resident of Himachal Pradesh to receive the Padma Shri award, underscoring his influence and contributions to healthcare in India.
- He is an active member of the Asian Society of Transplantation and the Indian Society of Hemodialysis.
Education
- MBBS – Himachal Pradesh University, 1972
- MD – Medicine – Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 1976
- MNAMS – Nephrology – National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), 1980
Awards
- Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 2009
Hospitals
Number of Beds: 575
Multi Specialty
Location: New Delhi
Established in: 1954
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, founded in 1954 by Shri Dharam Vira, is one of India's most prestigious multi-speciality healthcare institutions, offering comprehensive medical services for over six decades.
The hospital holds dual accreditations from NABH and NABL, ensuring that it adheres to the highest international standards of quality...
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