Eight prominent Indian urologists, nephrologists, and scientists from leading medical institutions have earned recognition among the world’s top 2% of scientists in the prestigious database curated by Professor John P.A. Ioannidis of Stanford University, in collaboration with the Elsevier Data Repository. This distinction highlights their pioneering contributions to research, clinical practice, and their substantial impact on the medical field.
As reported by medicaldialogues, the 2024 Stanford University database evaluates top-cited scientists based on a composite score (c-score) that includes citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, and citations by authorship position. The list identifies the top 100,000 scientists or those ranking in the top 2% within their field.
Featured Indian Experts:
Dr. Shrikant R Mulay
• Current Role: Director, AstraZeneca Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism.
• Achievements: Focused on molecular mechanisms of kidney repair; recipient of the Ramalingaswamy Fellowship (2019) and Stanley Shaldon Young Investigator Award (2017).
• Rank: 40,434 (excluding self-citations).
• Citations (2023): 729; h-index: 14.
Dr. Narayan Prasad
• Current Role: Professor and Head, Department of Nephrology, SGPGI, Lucknow.
• Achievements: Served in multiple leadership roles within nephrology societies and recipient of 17 research awards.
• Rank: 92,532 (excluding self-citations).
• Citations (2023): 8,684; h-index: 21.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
• Current Role: Chairman, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Medicine, Marengo Asia Hospital, Gurugram.
• Achievements: Over 40 years of nephrology experience; specialized in diabetes-related kidney issues and dialysis.
• Rank: 99,170 (excluding self-citations).
• Citations (2023): 2,559; h-index: 12.
Dr. Arvind Bagga
• Current Role: Professor, Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology, AIIMS, New Delhi.
• Achievements: Focused on translational research in nephrotic syndrome and acute kidney injuries; contributor to national pediatric kidney disease guidelines.
• Rank: 1,27,682 (excluding self-citations).
• Citations (2023): 1,160; h-index: 14.
Dr. Mahesh R Desai
• Current Role: Medical Director, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital (MPUH), Nadiad.
• Achievements: Pioneer in robotic urology surgeries; recipient of the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award.
• Rank: 1,56,845 (excluding self-citations).
• Citations (2023): 497; h-index: 9.
Dr. Vivek Kumar
• Current Role: Associate Professor, Nephrology, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
• Achievements: Specializes in chronic kidney disease and community-acquired acute kidney injury; recipient of the India Alliance Clinical and Public Health Fellowship.
• Rank: 1,89,881 (excluding self-citations).
• Citations (2023): 5,840; h-index: 14.
Dr. Santosh Varughese
• Current Role: Director, Nephrology, Christian Medical College, Vellore.
• Achievements: Focused on the genetics of atypical polycystic kidney disease; multiple collaborations in translational nephrology research.
• Rank: 2,06,836 (excluding self-citations).
• Citations (2023): 8,777; h-index: 20.
Dr. Shrawan Kumar Singh
• Current Role: Director of Urology, Fortis Healthcare, Mohali.
• Achievements: Renowned uro-genital surgeon with expertise in robotic-assisted surgery; retired as Professor & Head, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
• Rank: 2,61,993 (excluding self-citations).
• Citations (2023): 868; h-index: 8.
This recognition underscores their significant contributions to global healthcare research and innovation.