Dr. Rehna K Rahman Specialist Pediatric Nephrology
Years of Experience : 15+
Nationality : India
Languages Known : English, Malayalam, Hindi,Tamil, Kannada
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Dr. Rehna K. Rahman has been immersed in the field of pediatric nephrology since 2017. She completed her residency at the Department of Pediatric Nephrology, St. John’s Medical College in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, a leading institute in pediatric nephrology services. Dr. Rahman is well-versed in managing pediatric glomerular diseases, including challenging cases of nephrotic syndrome and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome. Her expertise extends to caring for children with CAKUT (Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract) and abnormal bladder conditions. In addition, Dr. Rahman has substantial experience in managing children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those undergoing peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. She has managed critically ill children with acute kidney injury (AKI) and has performed SLED (Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis) and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy). Dr. Rahman is also trained in renal transplantation and has successfully performed several live-related renal transplantations in children. Her procedural training includes percutaneous ultrasound-guided renal biopsy, ultrasound-guided temporary hemodialysis access insertion, and acute peritoneal dialysis access insertion.
Awards & Achievements
- Dr. T. V. Vasudevan Memorial Gold Medal for the highest mark in Ophthalmology for the year 2008.
- Received second prize in the Oro Poster Presentation at ISNSCON 2020 (Indian Society of Nephrology Southern Chapter Conference).
Research & Publications
- Rahman, Rehna K.; Mattilda, Annie; Iyengar, Arpana. "Assessment of Dietary Phosphorus Intake and Implementation of Parental Phosphate Education in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease." Indian Journal of Nephrology 33(3): 188-194, May–June 2023. DOI: 10.4103/ijn.ijn_149_21.
- Rahman, Rehna K.; Kamath, Nivedita. "Consensus and Controversies in Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Urinary Tract Infections." Pediatric Infectious Disease 1(3): July–September 2019.
- Rahman, Rehna K.; Pais, Priya. "Vesicoureteric Reflux - A Practical Guide." Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics (IJPP), October 2019.
- Rahman, Rehna K.; Theparambil Alikunju, Sheela. "A Study on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Childhood Epilepsy." Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, January 2018.
- Rahman, Rehna K.; Unni, Jeeson C. "Dosage Adjustments for Antifungal Drugs in Children with Renal Impairment." Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics, March 2023.
- Rahman, Rehna K.; Unni, Jeeson C. "Dosage Adjustments in Patients with Renal Impairment - Antibiotics: Part 1." Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics, June 2023.
- Chapters Authored: "Infection Related Glomerulonephritis" in Principles and Practice of Pediatric Nephrology, 3rd edition, Jaypee Publishers, Ansari Road, New Delhi. "Steroid Dependent and Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome" in Recent Advances in Pediatrics, Jaypee Publishers, New Delhi.
Education & Training
- MBBS from Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India, University of Calicut (2004 to 2009).
- MD in Pediatrics from Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala, India, Kerala University of Health Sciences (2012 to 2015).
- DM in Pediatric Nephrology from St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2017 to 2020).
Expertise
- Difficult Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Renal Tubular Disorders
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Congenital Anomalies of Urinary Tract
- Critical Care Nephrology
- Chronic Dialysis in Children
- Renal Transplantation
Membership
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
- Indian Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ISPN)
- International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA)
Blogs
10 Ways Proper Hydration Boosts Your Kidney Health: Insights from Nephrology Experts
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