Nephrologist ·
Phyathai 2 International Hospital , Bangkok, Thailand
34 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Thai , English
We have outlined here the conditions treated here by Dr. Patana Teng Umnuay.
These doctors are into kidney care and treating kidney diseases and this branch is an internal medicine specialty. It is when you are having repeat or chronic urinary tract infections, renal failure or severe kidney diseases, in such conditions you go to a Nephrologist. Kidney stones that repeat, protein loss or blood loss in the urine are some problems whose solution is with this doctor.
Kidney condition can be the reason for various signs and symptoms like:
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. 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.
9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday are the operating hours of the doctor. It should be noted that reviews show that the doctor performs the procedure with efficiency and accuracy.
Here is a list of popular procedures performed by Dr. Patana Teng Umnuay.:
The medical treatment of kidney conditions as well as performing some procedures, it all comes in the work profile of Nephrologists. Kidney dialysis is one of the most routinely performed procedures by a Nephrologist. There are some critical procedures that they have to do like Kidney transplants and Kidney biopsies.
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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. It is not just hypertension but mineral metabolism disorders are managed by these doctors.
As you are to consult a Nephrologist, you must undergo some blood and urine tests before and during the consultation and these are
The tests like blood and urine tests give the doctor and you the health condition of your kidneys. If the situation so demands the doctor can also suggest a kidney ultrasound. A kidney biopsy may be suggested by the doctor based on a particular condition.
Please do visit a Nephrologist if it is your kidney function that is causing you health problems. 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.
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Last Reviewed - June 2026
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