About Dr. Rajkiran K. Deshpande is a European board-certified transplant surgeon with focused expertise in kidney and pancreas transplantation, dialysis access, and Multiorgan retrieval surgery. With over six years of post-residency experience, he brings a solid foundation in both living and cadaveric organ transplantation from leading institutions in the United Kingdom.
He currently serves as a Consultant Surgeon in the Department of Transplant Surgery at SPARSH Group of Hospitals, Sarjapur Road, with a clinical interest in vascular access creation, solid organ transplantation, and organ preservation. Dr. Deshpande holds a FEBS in Multiorgan and Kidney Transplantation, having trained at two of the UK’s highest-volume transplant centers—Manchester Royal Infirmary and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham—both affiliated with top-tier universities.
Dr. Rajkiran has independently performed and assisted in over 150 renal transplants, including both living donor and deceased donor procedures, as well as pancreas transplants and islet cell surgeries. He has also conducted more than 100 vascular access surgeries, including complex AV fistulas, grafts, and PD catheter insertions, and is certified by NHSBT for Multiorgan procurement as a lead trainer for northwest region of UK. His clinical work is complemented by a robust academic portfolio, with multiple publications and international conference presentations on transplant surgery, dialysis, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence in organ donation. He is a recipient of several national and international awards, accolades and recognitions for his contribution to medical & surgical field.
An active educator and mentor, Dr. Deshpande is faculty for MRCS/ BSS/ SSSHP/ ATLS surgical training at the Royal College of Surgeons, England, and continues to contribute to transplant research, surgical simulation, and public health awareness in India and abroad.
Dr. Rajkiran Deshpande follows a patient-centric approach, emphasizing personalized care that adheres to international transplant guidelines and best practices. He actively engages in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions, ensuring that complex transplant cases benefit from collective expertise and shared decision-making. His clinical practice is rooted in evidence-based medicine, with a strong focus on patient safety, quality improvement, and the adoption of the latest advancements in transplant care. Known for his meticulous surgical technique and clear communication, Dr. Deshpande is deeply committed to achieving positive outcomes and delivering safe, high-quality care, making him an invaluable member of the multidisciplinary transplant team at SPARSH Hospital.
- Kidney transplantation (living and deceased donor)
- Multiorgan retrieval and organ preservation (DBD and DCD donors)
- Vascular access surgery: AV fistula creation, grafts, and complex revisions
- Peritoneal dialysis access: catheter insertion, management, and complications
- Pancreas & Islet cell transplantation ( as a part of dual organ SPK and SIK transplant )
- Transplant outpatient care and long-term follow-up
- Use of patient safety protocols and international transplant guidelines
- Multidisciplinary team-based transplant planning and decision-making
- Surgical mentoring, simulation-based training, and transplant education
- FEBS- Fellow of European Board of Surgeons- Transplant Surgery- European Board Certified
- NORS- National Organ Retrieval Service- Lead Trainer- Certified by NHSBT, Organ Transplant UK.
- Faculty to teach Surgical Skills to Postgraduate Students and Health Professionals- SSSHP/ and BSS- Basic Surgical Skills / MRCS/ ATLS- Royal College of Surgeons –UK
- Robotic Surgery- Portsmouth, UK- Certified
- Fellowship- Transplant surgery (Kidney/ Pancreas, Endocrine, Multiorgan procurement and Dialysis access surgery) – Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital, UK
- Fellowship-Renal Transplant and Vascular access Surgery- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, UK
- ECFMG- United States Medical Licensing Examination – Certified
- MRCS- Member of Royal College of Surgeons – Glasgow, UK – Postgraduate qualification
- FRSPH- Fellow Royal Society of Public health – London- UK
- DNB- Diplomate of National Board – General Surgery- Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore.
- MBBS- Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore- Manipal University
- Memberships: British Transplant Society- BTS, UK
- European Society of Organ Transplant – ESOT, UK/ Europe
- American Society of Transplant Surgery- ASTS, USA
- Fellow of Royal Society of Public Health, London, UK
- Association of Breast Surgeons of India- MABSI
- Associations of Surgeons of India- ASI
- Karnataka Medical Council (KMC)
- General Medical Council, GMC- UK
- Member of Royal College Surgeons, Glasgow, UK
- National Board of Doctors, New Delhi- MANBD
- The European Society for Hybrid Molecular and Translational Imaging- ESHMIT
- Surgical Society of Bangalore (SSB), India
1) Invited by Dr. Snyder, PhD – Director SRTR (Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients) Transplant Database, USA as a Guest Speaker for The National Critical Issues Forum – NCIF – 2024 – ASTS – American Society of Transplant Surgeons – The Alliance, USA – “Utilization of Artificial Intelligence in Organ Donation & Transplantation; who is Using It? What Does the Future Hold?”
2) Attended Yorkshire – Leeds – Cadaver Donor Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Course – 2024
3) Attended Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians Recognized Guy’s Hospitals Kidney Transplant Symposium – Guy’s & St Thomas Hospital NHS Trust, December 2023
