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Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal

Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal

Nephrologist ·
, Delhi, India

28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

Saurabh Pokhariyal is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

About Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal

Overview of Doctor Profile

One of the finest Nephrologist in New Delhi, India, Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal has worked with several world class multidisciplinary hospitals over the years. Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal has over 19 years of experience in his field. The medical specialist treats and manages a wide range of conditions such as Glomerulonephritis, End-Stage Renal Disease, Kidney Failure, Polycystic Kidneys

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal is presently working as Head Of Department And Consultant - Nephrology, Manipal Hospitals, Delhi, India. His professional qualifications and training include MBBS, MD, DNB, DM (Nephrology), Nephrology Training From Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, and Fellowship In Nephrology And Renal Transplant At The Prestigious University Of Toronto. Dr. Saurabh has previously worked as Director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon. He is known to go above and beyond his work commitments and provide the best treatment possible for patients.

Reasons to avail an online consultation with Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal

  • Dr. Pokhariyal believes in providing the best of quality care; therefore the specialist connects with his patients through not just in person consultations but even teleconsultations on a regular basis.
  • The specialist has a good hold over English and Hindi and this makes consultations with him a breeze for patients.
  • Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal is well recognised as being true to the ethics of the profession and ensuring the most effective results possible.
  • The specialist has done excellent work in the field of Renal Transplantation, ABO incompatible transplants, Primary glomerular diseases and Critical Care Nephrology which is a strong plus point for patients wanting to avail consultations from him.
  • Prioritized appointments are available with Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal on a regular basis.
  • He has a solid research foundation which gives him a depth of knowledge in the field of Nephrology.
  • With the help of Online Doctor Consultation, patients and their families can get second opinions and video consultations at the push of a button, allowing them to get answers to all of their questions before traveling abroad for treatment.

Contribution to medical science

Antibody-Mediated Rejection in a Living Donor Kidney Transplant Programme S. B. Bansal? S. Pokhariyal? R. Sharma? P. N. Gupta? V. Kher? R. Ahlawat Transplantation 11/2012; 94(10S):1030, Comparison of azathioprine with mycophenolate mofetil in a living donor kidney transplant programme. S. B. Bansal? V. Saxena? S. Pokhariyal? P. Gupta? V. Kher? R. Ahlawat? M. Singhal? S. Gulati. Indian Journal of Nephrology 10/2011; 21(4):258-63, Cardiovascular evaluation in renal transplant recipients: A preliminary study. P. N. Gupta - S. Bansal ,V. Saxena ,S. Jain ,S. Pokhariyal ,R. Sharma – M. Jain – R. Goel – V. Kher Indian Journal of Transplantation>07/2011;5:3 Supplement 51, Evaluation of cardiac risk assessment in living kidney donor surgery, and R. Goel ,S. Pokhariyal, S. Jain , S. Bansal, V. Saxena, R. Sharma, M. Jain, P. N. Gupta ,V. Kher Indian Journal of Transplantation>07/2011>5>3 Supplement>152 are some of the academic publications that Dr. Pokhariyal has participated in.

Few other research papers by the specialist are Pokhariyal S, Jain S, Kher V: Current immunosuppressive drugs in renal transplantation. Apollo Medicine 2005;Vol2, Number 3:187, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Apollo Medicine 2005;Vol2, Number 3:246-248.Jain S, Sharma R, Pokhariyal S, Kher V, and Attenuating Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Mandal S, Jain S, Pokhariyal S, Kher V Apollo Medicine 2005;Vol2, Number 3:179-186. Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal is a member of Indian Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Organ Transplant, and The Transplantation Society. His expertise areas are in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Transplant Nephrology, and Dialysis/Haemodialysis- Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis.

Conditions Treated by Dr Saurabh Pokhariyal

We have outlined here the conditions treated here by Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal.

  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Failure

These doctors are into kidney care and treating kidney diseases and this branch is an internal medicine specialty. People with acute renal failure and chronic kidney diseases or urinary tract infections are the ones who most commonly see a Nephrologist. The doctor also resolves kidney stone issues and blood or protein loss in the urine.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Saurabh Pokhariyal

The signs and symptoms that are an indication of a kidney condition are as follows:

  • Chronic urinary tract infections
  • Repeat kidney stones
  • Repeat urinary tract infections
  • Acute renal failure
  • Stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease
  • High blood pressure that does not respond to medication
  • A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 30 or lower
  • Accelerated decline in kidney function

Among the most common symptoms is the swelling around the eyes, ankles, feet or legs. While suffering from a kidney disease you will notice signs of gastrointestinal problems like nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite and weakness. Anemia and high blood pressure are also indicators of these issues.

Operating Hours of Dr Saurabh Pokhariyal

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.

Procedures performed by Dr Saurabh Pokhariyal

There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal such as:

  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Transplant

The doctors working as Nephrologists specialise in giving the right medical treatment to people for several kinds of kidney conditions. The also perform or work as a team with other specialists on few procedures. People often refer a Nephrologist when they have to get a Kidney dialysis done. The work of this specialist extends to getting even Kidney biopsies and Kidney transplants as well.

Qualification

  • MBBS

Work Experiences

  • Co Founder and Director - Vituscare Dialysis Centre
  • Director - Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine - Fortis Healthcare
  • Associate Director- Nephrology and Renal Transplant Medicine - Medanta Medicity - Gurgaon
  • Consultant in Nephrology and Renal Transplant medicine - fortis healthcare

Certifications (2)

  • DM(Nephrology) - Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, 2000
  • Fellowship - Nephrology And Renal Transplant At The Prestigious University Of Toronto

Memberships (4)

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
  • The Transplantation Society
  • Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)

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Procedures Performed

Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant
Peritoneal Dialysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal is a specialized Nephrologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in New Delhi, India.

Yes. Dr Saurabh Pokhariyal offers telemedicine via MediGence. Top Nephrologist in India like Dr Saurabh Pokhariyal are offering second opinions and video consultations at the click of a button. One can clear all their queries before opting to travel abroad for treatment with the power of Online Doctor Consultation.

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Dr Saurabh Pokhariyal is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 19 years of experience.

The consultation fees of Nephrologist in India like Dr Saurabh Pokhariyal starts from USD 45.

Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal is a specialized Nephrologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in New Delhi, India.

Yes. Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal offers telemedicine via MediGence. Top Transplant Surgeon in India like Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal are offering second opinions and video consultations at the click of a button. One can clear all their queries before opting to travel abroad for treatment with the power of Online Doctor Consultation.

To avail a Telemedicine call with Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal, the interested candidate should:
  • Search Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal on the MediGence website search bar
  • Click the video icon against his profile
  • Select an appropriate date
  • Register on the website
  • Upload necessary documents
  • Make the payment via secured payment gateway of Paypal
  • Join the video call by clicking the link received over email on decided date and time

Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 19 Years years of experience.

The consultation fees of Transplant Surgeon in India like Dr. Saurabh Pokhariyal starts from USD 45.

FAQ's Related to Nephrologist

It is usually the primary care doctors who refer you to a kidney specialist or Nephrologist as we know them.. Acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease are managed by the Nephrologists. Tubular/interstitial disorders as well as Glomerular/vascular disorders are treated by them so as to keep the kidneys healthy. 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.

  • Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
  • Intravenous urography (IVU)
  • Urine analysis
  • Blood tests
  • Ultrasound scanning
  • Renal Arteriography
  • Renal biopsy
  • Scintigraphy
  • MR angiography

The blood and urine tests give the right picture as to how well the kidney is working. 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.

You must consult a Nephrologist if their is an ongoing health condition that is affecting your kidney function. It is not just the patients who require dialysis but also those with Glomerular/vascular disorders or Tubular/interstitial disorders whom this doctor treats. 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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