Nephrologist ·
Aster DM Healthcare , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
21 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Malayalam , English ,Hindi
Specialises in:
Dr. John Cherian Varghese is a distinguished professional in the field of Nephrology. He has degrees such as MBBS, MD, DNB from Bangalore University, India, Rajiv Gandhi University, India, National Board of Examination respectively. He is a vast knowledge of the field and has been employed in many prestigious medical institutions. He began his career with working as a Registrar, Medical ICU in KLU Institute of Medical Science, Belgaum and then went on to be an associate professor in Nephrology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi. He has worked as a specialist Nephrologist at King Khalid Hospital and Research Hospital, Najran, and Aster Jubilee Medical Complex. Currently, he is employed at Aster Hospital, Mankhool.
Dr. Varghese is a member of the Emirates Medical Association, Nephrology, the International Society of Nephrology, the American Society of Nephrology and the Indian Society of Nephrology. His areas of expertise include chronic kidney disease and hypertension, Hemodialysis, Post Kidney transplantation follow up, Glomerular disease, Systemic lupus nephritis, Critical Nephrology, Resistant Hypertension, Kidney stone disease, Kidney biopsy, Renal nutrition clinic, a Kidney biopsy.
We have outlined here the conditions treated here by Dr. John Cherian Varghese.
A nephrologist is a kidney doctor who is into caring for and treating diseases of the kidneys and they usually do not perform procedures. If you have stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure or chronic or repeat urinary tract infections then your condition will be treated by a Nephrologist. Kidney stones that repeat, protein loss or blood loss in the urine are some problems whose solution is with this doctor.
Please have a look at the many signs and symptoms that are an indication of kidney condition.:
When their is swelling seen around ankles, feet or legs or around the eyes then it could most probably be a sign of a kidney condition. When you are feeling weak and have a decreased appetite plus symptoms like vomiting and nausea then you can have a kidney condition. The issues related to kidney are also known to be there with signs like high blood pressure and anemia.
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm are the doctor's operating hours. The procedure is performed with a lot of care, efficiency and delicacy.
There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. John Cherian Varghese such as:
The Nephrologists work as a team with other specialists to perform few procedures in addition to providing medical treatment to people for various conditions. One of the most commonly performed procedure is dialysis and this is inclusive of placing the dialysis catheter. Important procedures in the form of Kidney biopsies and transplants are done by the doctors.
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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. Acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease are managed by the Nephrologists. Also, the doctors provide treatment for Glomerular/vascular disorders and Tubular/interstitial disorders so that the kidneys function well. They treat and manage conditions related to mineral metabolism and even hypertension issues as well.
The prescribed tests prior to and during consultation for a Nephrologist are mentioned here.
The health condition of your kidneys becomes clear through the blood and urine tests. Based on individual concerns the Nephrologist can also recommend an ultrasound of the kidney. One other test that can be suggested is the kidney biopsy, ofcourse it is dependent on the individual case.
Please do visit a Nephrologist if it is your kidney function that is causing you health problems. Also, if you are suffering from Glomerular/vascular disorders or Tubular/interstitial disorders or are in the need to get dialysis for your kidneys. Procedures such as Kidney transplantation also required a lot of preparation, a Nephrologist helps you through the same. The Nephrologist's role also comes in in situations when patient's kidneys are failing or they have a serious kidney disease.
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