I am in active clinical practice with Board Certification in internal medicine and nephrology (US and Canada) with an additional fellowship in transplantation medicine.

I view myself as an educator of my patients. I summarize complex nephrologic concepts for lay audiences on a daily basis.

I have served plaintiff and defense attorneys equally since 1995. I approach all engagements as if I was assuming care for the patient in my own practice. My objectivity and credibility are demonstrated through my detail oriented, reasoned reports that reflect the standard of care.

I assist attorneys by anticipating issues and helping them think through the case. I provide prompt and accessible expertise.

I am a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington.

I completed ~50 autopsies in my year as resident in Anatomic Pathology. I am versed in the nuances of autopsy reporting and interpreting findings.

I was recognized as a "Top Doctor" by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine in October 2012.

I've written an award winning book for medical students titled "Listen, Think, & Speak Like a Doctor: Essential Skills for Medical School & Practice".

Licensed: WA
Expert Witness Certificate: FL

www.linkedin.com/in/smileythakur

Specialties

• Nephrology
• Internal Medicine

Subpecialties

• Dialysis
• renal transplant
• immunosuppression
• prescribing/dispensing errors
• kidney trauma
• rhabdomyolysis
• urosepsis
• nursing home care
• COVID-19
• life care planning estimates
• hyponatremia
• complications from surgery
• delayed diagnosis
• and telemedicine.