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Dr Ds Ookalkar

Dr. D. S. Ookalkar

Dr D. S. Ookalkar is a nephrologist practicing in Nagpur. He has deep social commitment. He is the founder trustee of Ashwini Kidney Trust , a NGO established in 16 February 2007. He started the first training program for dialysis technicians in Nagpur, initially a short term certificate course under the Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, later a certificate and a diploma under the department of vocational education Maharashtra government. He has devoted a lot of efforts in investigating chronic kidney disease of unknown origin in yavatmaldist.he has contributed to the Indian guidelines on haemodialysis released by the Indian society of nephrology which has been adapted by the govt of India in the clinical establishment act.

Dr Ashwini Ookalkar

Dr. Ashwini Ookalkar is a qualified Pathologist, and Quality Assurance Consultant. She has worked with a kidney and Dialysis centre as Administrator for more than 20 years. During this tenure she has worked with patients, their families and been actively involved in training activities for staff and students of dialysis courses. She is a founder trustee. She has brought her administrative experience in conducting awareness programs , participation in rallies and other activities. She has helped in designing and conducting educational programs for dialysis technicians, including a three month long hands on course for senior technicians in Nagpur.

Mrs. Abha Sapre

Mrs. Abha Sapre is a qualified landscape designer based in Mumbai. She is a founder trustee. She has deep empathy for patients of chronic kidney disease and has therefore expressed the desire to be a part of the trust. She is involved in ecofriendly initiatives in her home at Chandrapur, such as restoration of the fort at Chandrapur, construction and designing of the Bamboo art culture hub at the forest in Chandrapur by the State Government. She is also involved in personal charity to young entrepreneurs.

Mr Yash Ookalkar

Mr Yash Ookalkar serves as a Trustee. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Manipal Institute of Technology and a Master’s in Operational Excellence (M.B.A. and Eng.) from Hof University of Applied Sciences in Germany. During his undergraduate years, he volunteered in Lithuania, working with socially disadvantaged children. He currently works in Germany, bringing engineering and operational expertise to support the organization’s mission.
Mr Yash Ookalkar
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