Nephrologist ·
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh , Delhi, India
28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Qualifications and Expertise of Dr. Suman Lata
Dr. Suman Lata Nayak is quite a prominent figure in the field of Nephrology and Transplantation, who has been practicing successfully for more than 20 years. She is considered to be one of the senior and highly experienced doctors & surgeons in the field of Nephrology. Dr. Suman Lata has an impeccable academic record that includes MBBS & MS completion from Pt. BDS PGIMS in Rohtak. She is an alumnus of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) from where she completed her DM in Nephrology (2009). Following her DM in Nephrology, she decided to establish a department of Nephrology at the ILBS in New Delhi, and before joining Narayana Health, she had been successful in setting up the nephrology unit at ILBS with the support of renal transplant surgeon Dr. Vikas Jain. Later, she received a Fellowship in Renal transplantation at St. George’s hospital, London. Dr. Suman Lata has also got the distinction in the ISN-ANIO neuropathology course in 2013 and now she is also a well-known certified neuropathologist. Dr. Suman excels in her fields of interest. Her areas of expertise include Acute Kidney injury, Critical care Nephrology, Kidney transplant, Kidney diseases in Liver disorders, and Dialysis. She is highly experienced in managing hepatitis infections in patients with chronic kidney diseases. She is a master in managing conditions like renovascular hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, hematuria, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and kidney stones. Dr. Suman holds an extensive experience record of working with most reputed medical facilities in the country such as the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), Dharamshils Narayana Superspecialty Hospital in New Delhi, etc.
Dr. Suman Lata Nayak is an excellent blend of clinical research and nephrology practice. The specialist has been a great contributor to the medical science & nephrology stream. Here are her few achievements & contributions-
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A healthy kidney in the place of one or two diseased kidneys, this procedure is called a kidney transplant and is performed by a Kidney Transplant Surgeon. The surgery, the recovery and rehabilitation, the surgeon is involved throughout. It is the work of the surgeon to recommend tests and prescribe the medicines as well. The core operation team of the surgeon consists of Technicians, Nephrologist and nurses as well.
In order to check if you are the right candidate for a kidney transplant, there are some tests that need to be done such as:
There can be a requirement for other tests basis your health conditions, these additional tests are listed her:
The transplant should happen efficiently and kidneys should work well post acceptance by the body, therefore it is important for the tests to be accomplished at the right time and frequency. The cardiac stress test, Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram are required in some cases to realise the heart condition and its fitness for the procedure.
Any symptoms that indicate a kidney failure are a good reason for you to a kidney transplant done. The surgeon can help you preempt the situation of going on a dialysis by assisting you in getting a transplant before your kidney or kidneys fail to such an extent. They also help you with post transplant checkups to see whether your body is accepting the transplanted kidney well. It is the surgeon whom you must consult when you are in the process of deciding whether to get a transplanted kidney or not.
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