Nephrologist ·
Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital , Delhi, India
30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Specialises in:
We bring to you the long list of conditions that Dr. Alka Bhasin treats.
These doctors are into kidney care and treating kidney diseases and this branch is an internal medicine specialty. A Nephrologist is consulted by people with urinary tract infections, acute renal failure or chronic kidney diseases. Resolving blood or protein loss in the urine and kidney stones is also done by this doctor.
We have listed here the various signs and symptoms of kidney disease.:
It is the increased swelling which is a very common indication of a kidney condition and it could be around eyes, ankles, feet or legs. The gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting and decreased appetite also happen incase of a kidney disease. If you are anemic and/or have high blood pressure, please get yourself checked as you could have a kidney issue.
The doctor's operating hours are from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. It should be noted that reviews show that the doctor performs the procedure with efficiency and accuracy.
There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. Alka Bhasin such as:
The medical treatment of kidney conditions as well as performing some procedures, it all comes in the work profile of Nephrologists. Of the procedures a Nephrologist performs, a Kidney dialysis is one of the most routine. The work of this specialist extends to getting even Kidney biopsies and Kidney transplants as well.
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When you start showing signs and symptoms that could indicate a kidney issue, your doctor will refer you to a Nephrologist. The doctor is responsible for managing several kinds of kidney conditions such as acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease. Also, the doctors provide treatment for Glomerular/vascular disorders and Tubular/interstitial disorders so that the kidneys function well. Hypertension and mineral metabolism disorders are also managed by Nephrologists.
We bring to you the many tests that are needed to be done before and during consultation for a Nephrologist.
The health condition of your kidneys becomes clear through the blood and urine tests. Another test that the doctor can recommend is the kidney ultrasound basis the condition of the kidney. On a case to case basis a kidney biopsy can also be done to figure out the condition of the kidneys.
If you are having issues with the functioning of your kidneys then a Nephrologist is someone you must visit. This includes the need for getting kidney dialysis done or when you are suffering from Tubular/interstitial disorders or Glomerular/vascular disorders. Procedures such as Kidney transplantation also required a lot of preparation, a Nephrologist helps you through the same. Whether it is a serious kidney disease or the kidneys of the patients are failing, the doctor would help you manage the health of your kidneys and your health.
BPT, MS in Healthcare Mgmt
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Last Reviewed - June 2026
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