BOSTON–Dr. Anil K. Chandraker is more than a world-renowned transplant nephrologist—he is a visionary physician, educator, and policy leader whose work has reshaped the field of kidney transplantation worldwide. As the 2025 recipient of the Healthcare Trailblazer Award at the New England Choice Awards, Dr. Chandraker is being honored for a career defined by clinical excellence, transformative leadership, and a deeply human commitment to patient care.
In an exclusive video interview, he talks about his journey from UK to USA. Watch the video to hear Dr. Chandraker reflect on his journey, values, and vision for the future of healthcare by clicking here, or on the image below.
With over 250 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Chandraker’s research has set global standards in transplant medicine. But his impact goes far beyond the lab. As former President of the American Society of Transplantation, he led the creation of the Transplant Therapeutics Consortium—a groundbreaking public-private partnership that accelerated new treatments and modernized transplant success metrics. His guiding philosophy? “To care for this patient better today.”
Currently serving as Chief of Nephrology at UMass Memorial Health, Dr. Chandraker combines bedside insight with national policy influence, bridging the gap between innovation and implementation. His leadership ensures that scientific advances reach the patients who need them most.
Equally influential as an educator, Dr. Chandraker is the driving force behind Harvard’s Renal Board Review Course, which has trained generations of nephrologists and transplant specialists. For countless trainees, he is not just a mentor—he is the mentor, known for his intellectual rigor, humility, and unwavering support.
Whether advocating for organ donation with India’s MOHAN Foundation or drawing inspiration from The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Dr. Chandraker lives his values of service, integrity, and transformation in every sphere of his life. His work reminds us that true healthcare leadership means not only advancing medicine, but also uplifting people, systems, and futures.
As we celebrate Dr. Chandraker’s extraordinary achievements, we also honor the mindset behind them: a belief in steady, humane progress—and the power of one physician to change the world.
