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Dr. Ashish Saini

Dr. Ashish Saini

Nephrologist ·
, Delhi, India

23 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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About Dr. Ashish Saini

Conditions Treated by Dr Ashish Saini

We have listed here the conditions that are treated by Dr. Ashish Saini.

  • Kidney Cancer
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Chronic Infection
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
  • Kidney Stones
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Kidney Failure
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis

Your kidneys can be affected from infections including hepatitis, tuberculosis and bone infections because of which you end up needing a kidney transplant. A recent occurrence of cancer or being a cancer patient in the present also could make you an excellent candidate for a kidney transplant. Are you suffering from liver disease or cardiovascular disease? Then it is a possibility that you could have to get a kidney transplant.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Ashish Saini

We bring to you the symptoms and signs which end up affecting the filtering ability of the kidneys to up to 90 percent which means the person has end stage kidney disease and is a good candidate for a kidney transplant.

  • Irregular Heartbeat
  • Seizures or Coma (in severe cases)
  • Weakness
  • Chest Pain or Pressure
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Urine Output (although occasionally urine output remains normal)
  • Fluid Retention (causing swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet)
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure

The signs and symptoms which lead to end stage kidney disease necessitating a kidney transplant are outlined below. A constant diabetic person has enough build up to cause chronic kidney disease (called diabetic nephropathy). Your kidneys could be damaged also due to prolonged history of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).

Operating Hours of Dr Ashish Saini

10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday are the doctor's operating hours. The initial recuperation period from the surgery is anytime upto one week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Ashish Saini

Popular procedures performed by Dr. Ashish Saini are as follows:

  • Kidney Transplant

The kidney transplant may involve retrieving the kidney from a deceased or a living donor. The preemptive kidney transplant procedure is when the kidney is replaced before the person goes on dialysis. It is also important to check if the transplanted kidney is working properly or not and regular checkups post the surgery are required to do so..

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • MCh
  • MS
  • DNB

Work Experiences

  • Assistant Professor - Urology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Senior Research Associate - All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Senior Resident In Urology - All India Institute Of Medical Sciences
  • Resident In General Surgery - King George's Medical College
  • Clinical Internship - King George's Medical College
  • Senior Consultant Urology - Rg Stone hospital F12 East of KAILASH
  • Director and HOD Urology - Primus Superspeciality Hospital

Memberships (5)

  • European Association of Urology
  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Delhi Urological Society
  • Urological Association of Asia
  • North Zone Urological Society of India

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Procedures Performed

Kidney Transplant

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ashish Saini is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in New Delhi, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Ashish Saini is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 12 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

A kidney transplant surgeon helps you by replacing the diseased kidney or kidneys with a healthy one. It is not just the surgery which the surgeon performs but he also helps you through the entire process from preoperative through to the rehabilitation and recovery. Recommending the right tests and prescribing medicines is also done by them. While the procedure is being performed they are a part of the team which also includes Nephrologists, nurses and other technicians as well.

In order to check if you are the right candidate for a kidney transplant, there are some tests that need to be done such as:

  • Removing a sample of Kidney Tissue for Testing
  • Imaging Tests
  • Urine Tests
  • Urine Output Measurements
  • HLA Testing
  • Donor-Special Blood Tests
  • Blood Tests

There can be a requirement for other tests basis your health conditions, these additional tests are listed her:

  1. Blood tests
  2. Chest X-ray
  3. chocardiogram
  4. Electrocardiogram
  5. Cardiac stress test
  6. Cancer screening
  7. Colonoscopy
  8. Gynecological examination
  9. Prostate exam
  10. Dental evaluation

In order to ensure the acceptance and seamless functioning of the kidneys, the tests should be done timely and at the right frequencies. The heart tests such as the Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and the cardiac stress test are immensely important to know the heart strength.

You must visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon if you have any of the commonly seen symptoms associated with a kidney failure. It is not necessary that just people on dialysis get the kidney transplant, it is also true that you can get it done before such a situation arises. They also help you with post transplant checkups to see whether your body is accepting the transplanted kidney well. It is the surgeon whom you must consult when you are in the process of deciding whether to get a transplanted kidney or not.

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