Dr. Praveen Malavade serves as an Associate Medical Director and Senior Consultant Nephrologist with a strong focus on preventive kidney care at NU Hospitals, Shivamogga. With over 16 years of clinical experience in nephrology, he has extensive expertise in managing complex kidney conditions, including renal transplantation and long-term control of high blood pressure related to kidney disorders.

He provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing reduced urine output, presence of blood or protein in urine, swelling of the face or limbs, persistent fatigue, loss of appetite, and skin itching. His clinical interests include the management of diabetic kidney disease, glomerular disorders, electrolyte imbalances, dialysis-related care, kidney biopsy procedures, permcath placement, and post-transplant kidney health. He is known for a patient-centered approach that combines advanced medical knowledge with preventive strategies to improve long-term kidney outcomes.