Prof. Dr. Rezwanur Rahman
MBBS, MD (Nephrology), FRCP (Edin)
Professor & Head, Department of Nephrology
Bangladesh Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka
Consultant Nephrologist, Popular Medical College Hospital
Professional Biography
Prof. Dr. Rezwanur Rahman is a distinguished nephrologist, academic leader, and interventional specialist in Bangladesh. He currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Nephrology at Bangladesh Medical College & Hospital following his promotion to Professor in 2026.
With extensive clinical, academic, and interventional expertise, he has established himself as a leading figure in kidney care, particularly in renal transplantation and long-term kidney disease management.
He completed his MBBS from Dhaka University in 2007 and began his nephrology training at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in 2010. He obtained his MD in Nephrology in 2015 and joined Bangladesh Medical College & Hospital the same year as an Assistant Professor.
Clinical Expertise & Contributions
Prof. Rahman has extensive experience in renal transplantation and has actively managed over 800 kidney transplant cases as a core member of a transplant team.
Currently, more than 1000 kidney transplant recipients remain under his long-term follow-up care.
- Pre-transplant evaluation and donor preparation
- Post-transplant management and complex complications
- Long-term transplant patient follow-up
- Desensitization protocols for HLA crossmatch-positive patients
- ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation initiatives
Special Interest: Post-Transplant Pregnancy
One of Prof. Rahman’s notable areas of expertise is post-transplant pregnancy management. Under his supervision, at least five kidney transplant recipients have successfully delivered healthy babies over the past three years.
Interventional Nephrology
- 1000+ Native Kidney Biopsies
- 50+ Transplant Kidney Biopsies
- Numerous Permanent Vascular Access Procedures
- CAPD Catheter Insertion & Management
Academic & Clinical Interests
- Glomerulonephritis (GN)
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Genetic Kidney Diseases
- CKD & Dialysis Patient Management
Publications & Professional Memberships
- International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
- American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
- European Renal Association (ERA)
- Bangladesh Renal Association (BRA)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP Edin)
Leadership & Social Contribution
- Medical camps
- Kidney disease awareness programs
- Social media-based patient education initiatives
- Public awareness on prevention and early diagnosis