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BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Chandan Chaudhari is a nephrologist in Mumbai Region. He has more than 6 years of clinical experience. He is presently working as a Consultant Nephrologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, South Mumbai. Dr. Chandan Chaudhari completed his M.B.B.S from Government Medical College, Miraj. Later, he obtained his MD in Medicine from Government Medical College, Miraj. He had also passed DNB in nephrology from Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai. He completed his PGDMLS from Symbiosis Institute of Health Science, Pune. He has also done DHA - Diploma in Hospital Administration from the National Institute of Labour Sciences, Chennai. He won the Best Resident Doctor Award: Amar Gandhi Foundation at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai. 

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Chandan Chaudhari, within a short span of his career, has gained extensive experience in managing various nephrological disorders. He received Appreciation Letter from Health Secretary of Govt. of Maharashtra for fieldwork in Leptospira Epidemic in Sindhudurg District. His area of service includes urinary tract infection, urinary stones, urine incontinence, male infertility, sexual dysfunction, Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, kidney biopsy, chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, diagnosis of various kidney disorders and managing the progressive kidney disorder. Research papers of Dr. Chandan have been published in various journals. Some of the titles of his research paper are "Successful Re-transplantation in case of BK Virus Nephropathy", “Transplantation from HBsAg Positive Donor to HBsAg Negative Recipient”, and "Post - Transplant Erythrocytosis".

Conditions Treated by Dr Chandan Chaudhari

Dr. Chandan Chaudhari treats a number of conditions some of whom are mentioned here for your perusal:

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

Extreme infections like hepatitis. tuberculosis and bone infections lead to the situation where you need to get your kidney transplanted. You might need to get a kidney transplant if you have cancer now or had it in the recent past. Kidney disease or cardiovascular disease can become good reasons for someone to get kidney transplant done.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Chandan Chaudhari

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.

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

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) or what is known as Kidney failure is a big sign for you to get a kidney transplant. A constant diabetic person has enough build up to cause chronic kidney disease (called diabetic nephropathy). Also, it is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) that has become a leading cause of irreversible damage being done to the kidneys.

Operating Hours of Dr Chandan Chaudhari

Your kidneys could be damaged also due to prolonged history of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). The initial recuperation period from the surgery is anytime upto one week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Chandan Chaudhari

The list of procedures performed by Dr. Chandan Chaudhari are mentioned here for your convenience.:

  • Kidney Transplant

The donors whose kidney is transplanted in the place of the diseased kidney could be a living or deceased donor. The preemptive kidney transplant procedure is when the kidney is replaced before the person goes on dialysis. One must go for regular checkups post the procedure to know if the transplanted kidney is working well..

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • MD

Past Experiences

  • Residence Doctor - Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre
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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

  • PGDMLS
  • DHA - Diploma in Hospital Administration

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (4)

  • Successful Re-transplantation in case of BK Virus Nephropathy. Indian Journal of Organ Transplant 2014.
  • Transplantation from HBsAg Positive Donor to HBsAg Negative Recipient". Indian Journal of Organ Transplant 2014.
  • Authors: Dr. M. M. Bahadur, Dr.ChandanChaudhari.
  • "Post - Transplant Erythrocytosis". Abstract in Kidney Work 2014, ASN (American Society of Nephrology).

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Chandan Chaudhari have?
Dr. Chandan Chaudhari is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Mumbai, India.
Does Dr. Chandan Chaudhari offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Chandan Chaudhari have?
Dr. Chandan Chaudhari is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 26 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

What does a Kidney Transplant Surgeon do?

Transplantation is when you put in an organ from a healthy person into someone whose organ is diseased or missing. And a Kidney Transplant Surgeon places a healthy kidney in place of diseased kidney/kidneys. When it comes to helping you through rehabilitation and recovery process, in addition to the actual procedure, Kidney Transplant Surgeon helps you through it all. Recommending the right tests and prescribing medicines is also done by them. The core operation team of the surgeon consists of Technicians, Nephrologist and nurses as well.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

We have outlined below the tests that give a good picture of whether you need a kidney transplant.:

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

We bring to you some more tests that could be required in the process of kidney transplant.:

  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

The transplant should happen efficiently and kidneys should work well post acceptance by the body, therefore it is important for the tests to be accomplished at the right time and frequency. The cardiac stress test, Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram are required in some cases to realise the heart condition and its fitness for the procedure.

When should you go to see a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

Please consult a Kidney Transplant Surgeon when you are dealing with a kidney failure and need a Kidney Transplant. 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. It is not just the actual procedure but the surgeon assists you with how the body is faring with the new kidney. The doctor also consults with you in deciding whether a kidney transplant is the right way to go for you.