Dr. Anil Prasad Bhatt · Delhi NCR
Kidney transplant vs dialysis — comprehensive comparison by Dr. Anil Prasad Bhatt. Survival, quality of life, cost, restrictions, who qualifies. Most patients under 65 should consider transplant first.
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Pre-evaluation at any of 5 locations
Free 45-min evaluation consultation
Book at this locationIf you have end-stage kidney disease, you have two primary options: dialysis or kidney transplant. Dr. Anil Prasad Bhatt — with 2,000+ kidney transplants and a large dialysis network — provides an honest comparison so you can make an informed choice.
Survival: Transplant adds 10–15 years vs dialysis on average. Quality of life: Transplant patients work full-time, travel freely, no fluid restriction. Dialysis: 12+ hours per week tied to a machine, fluid/diet restrictions, frequent fatigue. Cost (10 years): Dialysis ₹40–60 lakh total. Transplant ₹8–12 lakh upfront plus ₹10–15 lakh in 10-year medications. Who qualifies for transplant: most CKD patients under 70 without active cancer, severe heart disease, or active infection.
Recommendation: most patients under 65 without contraindications should consider kidney transplant first. Even if a living donor isn't available immediately, registering on the deceased-donor list while on dialysis is the best path. Dr. Bhatt offers free 45-minute evaluation consultations at any of 5 OPD locations.
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