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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Vishal Saxena

Dr. Vishal Saxena treats many conditions in patients as mentioned below

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

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. Resolving blood or protein loss in the urine and kidney stones is also done by this doctor.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Vishal Saxena

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

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

Swelling over ankles, feet or legs or around the eyes are some of the most common symptoms. A kidney condition may be imminent with gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting and a decreased appetite. If you are anemic and/or have high blood pressure, please get yourself checked as you could have a kidney issue.

Operating Hours of Dr Vishal Saxena

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.

Procedures performed by Dr Vishal Saxena

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Vishal Saxena are outlined below.:

  • Kidney Transplant

In addition to providing medical treatment to people for kidney conditions, Nephrologists perform some procedures as a team with other specialists. People often refer a Nephrologist when they have to get a Kidney dialysis done. There are some critical procedures that they have to do like Kidney transplants and Kidney biopsies.

Qualification

  • MBBS - Banaras Hindu University, 1997
  • MD - Internal Medicine - Banaras Hindu University, 1999
  • DNB - Nephrology - National Board Of Examination, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, 2005

Past Experiences

  • Consultant Nephrologist at Medanta the Medicity.
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (4)

  • Delhi Nephrology Society
  • Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
  • Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
  • Formerly Member of European Dialysis and Transplant Association

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Vishal Saxena have?
Dr. Vishal Saxena is a specialized Nephrologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Gurgaon, India.
Does Dr. Vishal Saxena offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Vishal Saxena have?
Dr. Vishal Saxena is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 14 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Nephrologist

What does a Nephrologist do?

When you are having several symptoms signaling a kidney condition these could prompt your primary care doctor to refer you to a kidney specialist or Nephrologist.. The Nephrologists manage many diseases and two of them are chronic kidney disease and acute kidney failure. In order to help the kidneys function well, doctors treat Tubular/interstitial disorders and Glomerular/vascular disorders. Even disorders related to mineral metabolism and hypertension condition is treated by them.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Nephrologist?

The prescribed tests prior to and during consultation for a Nephrologist are mentioned here.

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

The right picture about the condition of the kidney is given through blood and urine tests. Another test that the doctor can recommend is the kidney ultrasound basis the condition of the kidney. In order to figure out the condition of the kidneys the doctor can recommend the biopsy as well.

When should you go to see a Nephrologist?

You must consult a Nephrologist if their is an ongoing health condition that is affecting your kidney function. This includes the need for getting kidney dialysis done or when you are suffering from Tubular/interstitial disorders or Glomerular/vascular disorders. When you wish to prepare to get a kidney transplant then too a visit to the Nephrologist becomes necessary.. The Nephrologist's role also comes in in situations when patient's kidneys are failing or they have a serious kidney disease.