Biosketch:
Dr Sudesh Hariparshad is a Specialist Physician and Nephrologist at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital in Durban, South Africa. He holds an MBChB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) obtained in 1995, and has since earned several advanced qualifications, including a Fellowship from the College of Physicians (2005), a Certificate in Nephrology (2007), and a Diploma in HIV Medicine (2008) and Master of Medical Science in 2024.
He serves as a Principal Specialist and Lecturer at the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, where he assists in coordinating academic programs for medical students from second to final year, and is involved with internal medicine and nephrology training for specialists. His teaching contributions span over 15 years, focusing on nephrology and internal medicine.
His research interests include the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease. Dr. Hariparshad has presented numerous abstracts at national congresses, including studies on renal transplantation in HIV-positive patients and analyses of peritoneal dialysis. His publications cover significant findings in nephrology, such as the effects of statin therapy on renal allograft function and the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in South Africa.
In addition to his clinical role as Clinical Head of the Unit in Nephrology since 2008, Dr. Hariparshad has held various positions across hospitals in South Africa and the UK. He is an active member of professional organizations like the South African Nephrology Society and the International Society of Nephrology.