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Meet Dr. Bhanu Prasad

Nephrologist · Researcher · Educator

About

Dr. Bhanu Prasad is a consultant Nephrologist in Regina as part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, and a Professor of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. He is considered an international expert in the field of loin pain hematuria syndrome (LPHS) and receives requests from physicians all over the world requesting help and support with treatment in patients with LPHS. 


Apart from maintaining a heavy clinical practice, he is also engaged in clinical and biomedical research and collaborates with colleagues across Canada. He has a total of 75 publications, including 6 in the field of LPHS specifically. Currently, he is a co-author for UpToDate on LPHS.

Academic & Clinical Positions

Professor, College of Medicine

Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology
University of Saskatchewan
107 Wiggins Rd, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5E5

Professor, College of Medicine

Section of Nephrology, Department of Medicine
Regina General Hospital · Saskatchewan Health Authority
1440 – 14th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4P 0W5

Research Interests

  • Catheter-Based Renal Denervation for Management of Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome (LPHS) and Resistant Hypertension
  • LPHS: Proteomics and Genomics Studies to Understand Pathophysiology in Search for Therapeutic Targets
  • Frailty in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis
  • The Cost of Delivering Care in CKD Patients Based on Risk of Progression
  • Barriers to Home-Based Dialysis

Education & Training

  • Clinical Research Fellow · University of British Columbia, Canada (2005)
  • Specialist Registrar (Nephrology, CCST) · University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK (2004)
  • Internal Medicine Residency (MRCP) · United Kingdom (1999)
  • MBBS · University of Health Science, India (1994)

Meet the Medical Research Team

Dr. Bhanu Prasad

Dr. Goyal

Dr. Ahmed Soliman

Clinical Research Scientist

Dr. Aarti Garg

Clinical Research Scientist

Dr. Garcia

Awards & Honours

A reflection of a lifelong commitment to excellence in healthcare, this section highlights prestigious awards and recognitions received at national and professional levels. Each honour represents dedication to patient-centered care, clinical expertise, and meaningful contributions to the medical community.

These achievements stand as a testament to the trust earned over the years, the lives positively impacted, and the continuous pursuit of advancing healthcare standards. They embody a journey driven by integrity, compassion, and a commitment to making a lasting difference.

2024-Honorary Doctor of Science honoris causa
2025-King Charles III Coronation Medal
2018-SMA Physician of the Year
2020-Award of Excellence- SHRF
  • King Charles III Coronation Medal
    Awarded by the Governor General of Canada (2025)
  • QE II Platinum Jubilee Medal
    Awarded by the Government of Saskatchewan for Excellence in Healthcare (2023)
  • Provincial Head Award for the Researcher of the Year
    Awarded by the University of Saskatchewan (2023)
  • 2nd Prize in Department of Medicine Research Day – Oral Presentation
    Awarded by the Department of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan (2023)
  • Award of Excellence – Top Collaborative Innovation Development Grant (Clinical Research)
    Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, Annual Santé Awards (2020)
  • SMA Physician of the Year Award
    Saskatchewan Medical Association (2018)
  • Award of Excellence
    Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Research Showcase (2016)
  • Award of Excellence
    Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Research Showcase (2014)

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