Dr Deepa Athavale

Dr Deepa Athavale is a highly regarded Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Paediatric Nephrology. She serves as a Lead Clinician, dedicating her practice to the comprehensive care of children and young people experiencing kidney and bladder-related health issues. With a reassuring and patient-centred approach, Dr Athavale is committed to delivering high-quality, specialised medical care to her young patients, ensuring they receive the support they need throughout their treatment journeys.

In her clinical practice, Dr Athavale focuses on a wide range of renal conditions, with particular expertise in haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and paediatric kidney transplantation. She serves as the lead for haemodialysis services and holds a prominent leadership role as the Lead Clinician for a national paediatric renal and urology network. In this capacity, she works collaboratively to improve clinical standards and coordinate care across regional units, ensuring that children can access essential treatments as close to home as possible. Her clinical interests also encompass the management of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, and secondary hypertension in children.

Dr Athavale has been professionally affiliated with the University of Manchester, where she has engaged in clinical research within the department of paediatric nephrology. She maintains active professional standing and is a member of the European Society for Paediatric Nephrology. Through these professional connections, she remains at the forefront of advancements in her field, integrating evidence-based practices into her daily clinical care.

Beyond her direct clinical responsibilities, Dr Athavale is actively involved in medical research, education, and community support. She has contributed to peer-reviewed publications on topics such as donor-specific antibodies in paediatric kidney transplantation and neonatal vaccination guidelines. Dr Athavale frequently shares her expertise at scientific conferences, having chaired sessions for international paediatric societies. Additionally, she collaborates with charitable organisations to produce educational resources that offer clarity and reassurance to families navigating complex renal illnesses.