What diagnostic tests are performed by the nephrologists in India to check the kidney function?

Nephrologists in India generally perform various tests to check kidney function, such as blood tests for serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate(eGFR), urine test, ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, and kidney biopsy.

When should I consult a nephrologist?

You should consult a nephrologist if you experience high blood pressure, swelling in your legs, foamy urine, blood in urine, or frequent kidney stones.

What is the treatment option for kidney stones rather than surgery?

Larger stones may need lithotripsy or surgical removal, but smaller stones can be treated naturally with medicine and hydration.

What is the success rate of kidney transplants in India?

The success rate of a kidney transplantation in India usually ranges between 90% to 95%, depending on the patient's health and condition.

Which is a better treatment for kidney damage, a kidney transplant or dialysis?

A kidney transplant is a more permanent solution for kidney damage, offering a better quality of life than long-term dialysis.

How can I choose the best nephrologist in India?

When choosing the best nephrologist in India, several characteristics, including experience, patient reviews, hospital affiliation, kidney disease specialisation, and dialysis or transplant success rates, can be taken into account.

Best Nephrologists (Kidney Specialists) in India

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Dr. Nikhil Khattar

Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist

Gurgaon, India

21+ years of experience

Associate Director

Works At: Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon

4.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Nikhil Khattar is a renowned Kidney and Urology Specialist with experience of more than 17 years.
He has expertise in the treatment of Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Voiding Difficulty in Women, and Urinary Reconstructive Procedures.
He has a membership association with the Urological Society of India, North Zone Urological Society of India, Delhi Urological Society, and Board of Education of USI.
Dr. Nikhil has an interest in procedures such as Surgery, Laparotomy, and Endourology.
He has publications in international as well as national medical journals.

Dr. Nikhil Khattar is a renowned Kidney and Urology Specialist with experience of more than 17 years.
He has expertise in the treatment of Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Voiding Difficulty in Women, and Urinary Reconstructive Procedures.
He has a membership association with the Urological Society of India, North Zone Urological Society of India, Delhi Urological Society, and Board of Education of USI.
Dr. Nikhil has an interest in procedures such as Surgery, Laparotomy, and Endourology.
He has publications in international as well as national medical journals.

Dr. Somanna M

Urologist

Bangalore, India

29+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road) Bangalore

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Dr. Somanna is a renowned Urologist, who has been practicing for the last 25 years.
He holds an expertise in Urinary Tract Infection, Renal transplant, prostate laser surgery, prostatectomy, cystoscopy, TURP and many others.
He completed his MBBS from Karnataka University in 1989 and MS in General Surgery in 1993.
He further continued to do specialization in Urology by doing DNB from National Board of Examinations New Delhi.
Currently, he is a member of Urological Society of India, Urological Society of South India, Bangalore Urological Society, and Karnataka Urological Society.

Dr. Somanna is a renowned Urologist, who has been practicing for the last 25 years.
He holds an expertise in Urinary Tract Infection, Renal transplant, prostate laser surgery, prostatectomy, cystoscopy, TURP and many others.
He completed his MBBS from Karnataka University in 1989 and MS in General Surgery in 1993.
He further continued to do specialization in Urology by doing DNB from National Board of Examinations New Delhi.
Currently, he is a member of Urological Society of India, Urological Society of South India, Bangalore Urological Society, and Karnataka Urological Society.

Dr Manish Kumar Jain

Nephrologist

Kolkata, India

Consultant

Works At: Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata

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Dr. Manish Kumar Jain is a renowned Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, with a thriving experience of more than 12 years.
His expertise lies in Ureteroscopy (URS), Renal Replacement Therapy, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Hemodialysis, Laparoscopic Nephrectomy, Hemodiafiltration (HDF), Renal Angioplasty & Stenting, Kidney Failure Treatment, Kidney Stone Treatment, Renal Biopsy, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) treatment, Renal Problems, Kidney Dialysis, and Renal (Kidney) Surgery
He is a professional member of the West Bengal Medical Council.
Dr. Jain has several research papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Manish Kumar Jain is a renowned Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, with a thriving experience of more than 12 years.
His expertise lies in Ureteroscopy (URS), Renal Replacement Therapy, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Hemodialysis, Laparoscopic Nephrectomy, Hemodiafiltration (HDF), Renal Angioplasty & Stenting, Kidney Failure Treatment, Kidney Stone Treatment, Renal Biopsy, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) treatment, Renal Problems, Kidney Dialysis, and Renal (Kidney) Surgery
He is a professional member of the West Bengal Medical Council.
Dr. Jain has several research papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. George. C. Joseph

Nephrologist

Calicut, India

21+ years of experience

HOD

Works At: Meitra Hospital, Kerala

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Dr. George. C. Joseph is a well-known Nephrologist with 18+ years of experience.
His area of expertise lies in Endourology, Uro-Oncology, and Uro-Laparoscopy.
He has attained training certifications in major sub-specialties of Nephrology from prestigious institutes across the globe.

Dr. George. C. Joseph is a well-known Nephrologist with 18+ years of experience.
His area of expertise lies in Endourology, Uro-Oncology, and Uro-Laparoscopy.
He has attained training certifications in major sub-specialties of Nephrology from prestigious institutes across the globe.

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Dr. Hari Prasad Anakutti

Nephrologist

Bangalore, India

12+ years of experience

Consultant

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Dr. Hari Prasad Anakutti is a nephrologist with 8+ years of experience.
His clinical interest includes renal transplantation, dialysis, clinical nephrology, lupus nephritis and various other procedures.
He also has expertise in handling marginal donors, ABO-incompatible transplants and pediatric transplants.
He has got several publications to his credit in national journals.
Dr. Anakutti completed his MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, MD from PGIMER, Chandigarh and DNB from PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Dr. Hari Prasad Anakutti is a nephrologist with 8+ years of experience.
His clinical interest includes renal transplantation, dialysis, clinical nephrology, lupus nephritis and various other procedures.
He also has expertise in handling marginal donors, ABO-incompatible transplants and pediatric transplants.
He has got several publications to his credit in national journals.
Dr. Anakutti completed his MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, MD from PGIMER, Chandigarh and DNB from PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Dr. Dinesh Mittal

Nephrologist

New Delhi, India

30+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

Works At: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

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Dr. Dinesh Mittal is a nephrologist with 25+ years of experience.
He has experience in Kidney Stone Removal and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.
He is a pioneer in setting up the dialysis units at two hospitals of West Delhi and both of these units are a highly successful and busy unit at present.
Dr. Mittal has completed MD in Nephrology in 1988 and DNB in Nephrology from National Board of Examinations in 1992.

Dr. Dinesh Mittal is a nephrologist with 25+ years of experience.
He has experience in Kidney Stone Removal and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.
He is a pioneer in setting up the dialysis units at two hospitals of West Delhi and both of these units are a highly successful and busy unit at present.
Dr. Mittal has completed MD in Nephrology in 1988 and DNB in Nephrology from National Board of Examinations in 1992.

Dr. Arun Doshi

Nephrologist

Mumbai, India

39+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

Works At: Saifee Hospital, Mumbai

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Dr. Arun Doshi is a nephrologist with 35+ years of experience.
He completed a Fellowship in Nephrology from USA.
His areas of expertise include treatment of Kidney Diseases, Renal Transplantation, Hypertension, Prostate problems, Kidney Stones and Urinary Tract Infections.
He did MBBS from Lokmanya Tilak General Hospital and Medical College, Mumbai, MD in internal medicine and fellowship in nephrology from Health Sciences Center, USA.
He has published several papers in India and abroad indexed journals.
Dr. Doshi is a member of prestigious medical associations.

Dr. Arun Doshi is a nephrologist with 35+ years of experience.
He completed a Fellowship in Nephrology from USA.
His areas of expertise include treatment of Kidney Diseases, Renal Transplantation, Hypertension, Prostate problems, Kidney Stones and Urinary Tract Infections.
He did MBBS from Lokmanya Tilak General Hospital and Medical College, Mumbai, MD in internal medicine and fellowship in nephrology from Health Sciences Center, USA.
He has published several papers in India and abroad indexed journals.
Dr. Doshi is a member of prestigious medical associations.

Dr.Anuja Porwal

Nephrologist

Noida, India

14+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

Works At: Fortis Hospital, Noida

5.0 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Anuja Porwal is a renowned Nephrologist and has experience of more than 10 years.
She has expertise in Kidney Disease Treatment, Hypertension Treatment, Dialysis, Renal Replacement Therapy and Adult Nephrology.
She is an active member of the Indian Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, American Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Porwal has command over the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome, Nephritic Syndrome, Acid/Base and Electrolyte Disorders, Hemodialysis, CRRT, CAPD, and Transplant.
Dr. Anuja Porwal has been actively participating in National and International conferences as a speaker and has various publications in key journals of Nephrology.

Dr. Anuja Porwal is a renowned Nephrologist and has experience of more than 10 years.
She has expertise in Kidney Disease Treatment, Hypertension Treatment, Dialysis, Renal Replacement Therapy and Adult Nephrology.
She is an active member of the Indian Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, American Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Porwal has command over the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome, Nephritic Syndrome, Acid/Base and Electrolyte Disorders, Hemodialysis, CRRT, CAPD, and Transplant.
Dr. Anuja Porwal has been actively participating in National and International conferences as a speaker and has various publications in key journals of Nephrology.

Dr. Manish Kumar Choudhary

Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist

Kanpur, India

19+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Fortune Hospital

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Dr. Manish Kumar Choudhary is a well-known Urologist/Kidney Transplant Specialist with 16 years of experience.
He holds expertise in enlarged prostate treatment, urinary incontinence treatment, urinary tract infection treatment, kidney cancer treatment, blood-in-urine treatment, etc.
After completing his MBBS from Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, in 2001, he pursued an MS in General Surgery from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College & Hospital, Aligarh, UP, in 2006, followed by M.Ch. In Urology from PGIMER, Chandigarh in 2011.
He has attained a clinical fellowship in Kidney Transplant from St. Joseph Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
He holds professional associations with the Indian Urology Association, American Urology Association, Canadian Urology Association, and Indian Society Of Organ Transplant.
He has been honored with various awards and recognitions.

Dr. Manish Kumar Choudhary is a well-known Urologist/Kidney Transplant Specialist with 16 years of experience.
He holds expertise in enlarged prostate treatment, urinary incontinence treatment, urinary tract infection treatment, kidney cancer treatment, blood-in-urine treatment, etc.
After completing his MBBS from Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, in 2001, he pursued an MS in General Surgery from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College & Hospital, Aligarh, UP, in 2006, followed by M.Ch. In Urology from PGIMER, Chandigarh in 2011.
He has attained a clinical fellowship in Kidney Transplant from St. Joseph Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
He holds professional associations with the Indian Urology Association, American Urology Association, Canadian Urology Association, and Indian Society Of Organ Transplant.
He has been honored with various awards and recognitions.

Dr. Sasanka Sekhar Saha

Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist

Kolkata, India

26+ years of experience

Consultant

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Dr. Sasanka Sekhar Saha is Urology Consultant in Kolkata with 24 years of experience.
He is a renowned name in Eastern India in the domain of Kidney Transplantation that includes Transplant Surgery and Complex Vascular Access Surgery.
He has done more than 1,800 successful kidney transplants.
A graduate of NRS Medical College, Dr. Saha did his MS in General Surgery from the prestigious PGIMER.
The doctor has various national and international publications under his name.

Dr. Sasanka Sekhar Saha is Urology Consultant in Kolkata with 24 years of experience.
He is a renowned name in Eastern India in the domain of Kidney Transplantation that includes Transplant Surgery and Complex Vascular Access Surgery.
He has done more than 1,800 successful kidney transplants.
A graduate of NRS Medical College, Dr. Saha did his MS in General Surgery from the prestigious PGIMER.
The doctor has various national and international publications under his name.

Dr Bharat V Shah

Nephrologist

Mumbai, India

31+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Global Hospitals, Mumbai

5.0 (33 Ratings)

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Dr Bharat V Shah is a specialist in internal medicine specializing in treatment of kidney pathology including chronic kidney disease, acute renal pathology and management of those conditions.
For over 25 years, he has gained expertise in the field of Nephrology. The experience gained during his career is vast and he holds many awards which show testimony to his excellence.
His MBBS degree was completed at KEM Hospital in Mumbai. He furthermore underwent training in the same hospital to specialize in his field. In the University of Cincinnati Medical Centre, he did his Clinical fellowship in Nephrology.Dr B V Shah holds special interests in treatment and early detection of chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney disease and kidney transplant among others.

Dr Bharat V Shah is a specialist in internal medicine specializing in treatment of kidney pathology including chronic kidney disease, acute renal pathology and management of those conditions.
For over 25 years, he has gained expertise in the field of Nephrology. The experience gained during his career is vast and he holds many awards which show testimony to his excellence.
His MBBS degree was completed at KEM Hospital in Mumbai. He furthermore underwent training in the same hospital to specialize in his field. In the University of Cincinnati Medical Centre, he did his Clinical fellowship in Nephrology.Dr B V Shah holds special interests in treatment and early detection of chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney disease and kidney transplant among others.

Dr. Anurag Puri

Urologist and Andrologist

New Delhi, India

19+ years of experience

Consultant

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Dr. Anurag Puri is a urologist with 15+ experience.
Has in-depth knowledge about Renal Transplant.
Persuaded his MBBS from UCMS and GTB Hospital, Delhi followed by MS Surgery from Safdarjang Hospital, Delhi.
Well trained in Cadaveric Organ Transplant under the aegis of NOTTO and Oxford.
Acquired training in Robotic surgery from the reputed AIMS, Kochi.
Under his, credit there are numerous national and international publications.
Actively involved in numerous conferences and organizes public awareness programmes.
His area of expertise lies in Robotic and Minimally invasive Urology, Uro-oncology, Andrology, Endo-urology, Reconstructive Urology and Kidney Transplant.
Member of the American Urology Society, Urological Society of India, Delhi Urology Society and East Zone Urological Society of India.

Dr. Anurag Puri is a urologist with 15+ experience.
Has in-depth knowledge about Renal Transplant.
Persuaded his MBBS from UCMS and GTB Hospital, Delhi followed by MS Surgery from Safdarjang Hospital, Delhi.
Well trained in Cadaveric Organ Transplant under the aegis of NOTTO and Oxford.
Acquired training in Robotic surgery from the reputed AIMS, Kochi.
Under his, credit there are numerous national and international publications.
Actively involved in numerous conferences and organizes public awareness programmes.
His area of expertise lies in Robotic and Minimally invasive Urology, Uro-oncology, Andrology, Endo-urology, Reconstructive Urology and Kidney Transplant.
Member of the American Urology Society, Urological Society of India, Delhi Urology Society and East Zone Urological Society of India.

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