Dr. Uma Ali
MD (Paediatrics), DCH
Training
- Training in Paediatric Nephrology at Nephrology Division, B. J. Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai
- British Council scholarship as visiting fellow in Paediatric Nephrology at UK
- Visiting fellow in Paediatric Nephrology at Kidney Centre, Kitasato, Japan
Current Profile
- Active in diagnosis of complex renal problems, counselling for antenatally diagnosed renal problems, neonatal fluid-electrolyte renal issues, and critical care nephrology
- Management of children with difficult nephrotic syndrome, SLE and other vasculitis
- Expertise in renal tubular disorders, resistant rickets, metabolic bone disorders, haematuria, urolithiasis, hypertension, recurrent UTI, day-time wetting, nocturnal enuresis and bladder dysfunction
- Expertise in kidney biopsy, peritoneal dialysis, and haemodialysis
- Care of the child with chronic renal failure including CAPD/HD and transplantation
Experience
- 33 years experience in Paediatric Nephrology
- Head of Nephrology division and PICU at BJWHC, Mumbai since 1996
- Course Director of the Fellowship training in Paediatric Nephrology recognized by the International Paediatric Nephrology Association
Honors and Awards
- Councillor, International Paediatric Nephrology Association (2007-2013)
- Former Chairperson of the Indian Society of Paediatric Nephrology