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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Vijay Kher

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

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

There are infections which could have the effect on kidneys that you need to get a transplant for them and these are bone infections, tuberculosis and hepatitis. Even patients who are suffering from cancer or have had cancer recently might need to get a kidney transplant done. Other conditions because of which a kidney transplant could become necessary are excessive cardiovascular or liver disease.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Vijay Kher

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.

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

The signs and symptoms which lead to end stage kidney disease necessitating a kidney transplant are outlined below. One of the most frequent reasons for this to happen is when a patient is diabetic for a certain period of time. High blood pressure or Hypertension is another of the leading causes of kidney disease which could necessitate a kidney transplant.

Operating Hours of Dr Vijay Kher

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday, with an off on Sunday. You will start to recuperate in a day or two and be home bound within a week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Vijay Kher

The list of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay Kher are mentioned here for your convenience.:

  • Kidney Transplant

The kidney transplant may involve retrieving the kidney from a deceased or a living donor. The word preemptive defines the kind of kidney transplant wherein the kidney is replaced prior to the point where your kidneys deteriorate so that you would need dialysis. One must go for regular checkups post the procedure to know if the transplanted kidney is working well..

Qualification

  • DNB (Nephrology) National Boards, India, 1980
  • DM (Nephrology) PGIMER, Chandigarh, 1979
  • MD (Internal Medicine) PGIMER, Chandigarh, 1977
  • MBBS Glancy Medical College, Amritsar, 1973

Past Experiences

  • 1985 - 1987 Chief Nephrologist & Head Dept. Of Nephrology at Narinder Mohan Hospital & Research Centre
  • 1987 - 1993 Additional Prof & Head, Dept. of Nephrology, at SGPGIMS
  • 1993 - 1997 Prof & Chairman Dept. of Nephrology, at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS)
  • 1997 - 2006 Senior Consultant & Co-ordinator Dept. of Nephrology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
  • 2006 - 2009 Director Dept. of Nephrology & Transplant Medicine at Fortis Healthcare,
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

  • Clinical Fellowship Nephrology University of Cincinnati, Medical Centre, USA 1983
  • Research Fellowship Hypertension Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, USA 1981

MEMBERSHIPS (5)

  • American Society of Nephrology
  • International Society of Nephrology
  • Indian Society of Nephrology Scientific and Credential Committee Past Chairman
  • Transplantation Society
  • Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (3)

  • Nephrology (Carlton) 2018: Methodological Challenges to collecting Clinical and Economic Outcome Data: Lessons from the Pilot Dialysis Outcomes India Study. March 2018, 2018
  • Kidney International 2018: Primary outcomes of the Monitoring in Dialysis Study indicate that clinically significant arrhythmias are common in hemodialysis patients and related to dialytic cycle, 2018
  • Pediatric Transplant 2018: Pediatric ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation: Evolving with the advancing apheresis technology: A single-center experience, 2018

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Vijay Kher have?
Dr. Vijay Kher is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Gurgaon, India.
Does Dr. Vijay Kher offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Vijay Kher have?
Dr. Vijay Kher is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 30 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

What does a Kidney Transplant Surgeon do?

It is when you need your diseased kidney or kidneys removed and replaced with a healthy kidney that you visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon. 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. They also prescribe the right medications and tests which will assist the process. Technicians, surgeon and nephrologist are all part of the team who perform this surgery.

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

There is a number of tests required to evaluate your candidature for a kidney transplant and they are listed below::

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

Please have a look at some more tests that are important prior to and during the 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 tests are important to be performed at the right time and at proper frequencies to ensure the accuracy of the process, acceptance of the kidney and its proper functioning. 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?

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. It is not just the actual procedure but the surgeon assists you with how the body is faring with the new kidney. Further, the decision to get a transplanted kidney is also taken in strict consultation with the surgeon.