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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr. Darshan Shah

The conditions that are treated by Dr. Darshan Shah are as follows::

  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Kidney Failure
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Stones in the Kidney or Ureter
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Stones

A routine occurrence among patients with urological conditions, Urinary incontinence and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are also serious conditions. It can be any of the below mentioned reasons that can lead to incontinence.:

  1. diabetes
  2. pregnancy or childbirth
  3. overactive bladder
  4. enlarged prostate
  5. weak bladder muscles
  6. weak sphincter muscles (muscles supporting the urethra)
  7. urinary tract infections
  8. diseases including Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
  9. injury to the spinal cord
  10. severe constipation

Obstructive to the flow of urine, smaller kidney or uretral stones are sometimes removed from your body with no medical assistance but the larger stones need to be removed with surgical or medical assistance. Adequate treatment is provided to the patients from a urologist when their are conditions like bladder cancer, prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction (ED).

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Darshan Shah

When their is a urological condition in the patient, the following signs and symptoms can be seen.:

  • Burning sensation or pain during urination
  • A strong, persistent urge to urinate
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
  • Urine that appears cloudy
  • Presence of blood in the urine, a condition also called hematuria
  • A recurring need to urinate urgently

A urological condition in a patient is obvious with symptoms like changed frequency of urination and the need to urinate even with a bladder that is empty. These are conditions which are related to the functions of filtering as well as carrying the urine in the body and can affect anyone, age and gender no bar..

Operating Hours of Dr. Darshan Shah

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 4 pm from Monday to Friday and 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Going above and beyond to assist the patients is a normal for the doctor and it is no wonder that the doctor is considered as an exceptional medical professional.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Darshan Shah

The procedures performed by Dr. Darshan Shah are outlined here for your perusal.:

  • Kidney Transplant

Getting permanent contraception done in men is as important a procedure as the decision to get it reversed and this is reason that Vasectomy and Vasectomy reversal are frequently performed by Urologists. The surgery done by a Urologist can be to get rid of a tumor or even complete bladder, prostate when the patient has cancer. Also, the procedures assist in repairs post a trauma, get rid of portion of kidney and in breaking up or removing stones of kidney.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Past Experiences

  • Consultant at Apollo hospitals
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (2)

  • All Indian Surgeon's Association
  • Urological Society of India

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Darshan Shah have?
Dr. Darshan Shah is a specialized Urologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Ahmedabad, India.
Does Dr. Darshan Shah offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Darshan Shah have?
Dr. Darshan Shah is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 24 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Urologist

What does a Urologist do?

As a physician, it is a urologist who undertakes treatment of health conditions present in urinary tract and of male reproductive system. A referral to a urologist is forthcoming from your doctor if the health condition is of adrenal glands, bladder, kidneys, urethra or ureters. The expertise of these doctors in treating conditions of seminal vesicles, penis, epididymis, prostate, and testes in men is well known and lauded. It is a urologist who diagnoses and treats patients for cancer in kidneys, bladder, testicles or prostate gland and for enlarged prostate, bladder prolapse.

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

The Urologists suggest many kinds of tests such as the one listed here.:

  • Pyelogram
  • Cystography
  • CT scan
  • Ultrasound of the kidney, prostate/rectal sonogram

Before beginning the physical exam the doctor begins the process by asking you questions regarding your medical history and going through the reports. The physical exam consists of checking the urinary tract, penis or testicles as well if need be and doing the digital rectal exam. In detecting cancers or conditions of various kinds of the urological system and knowing where exactly the problem lies, the blood and urine tests play a very important role. Imaging techniques like X-ray scans, Ct scan and Ultrasound assist hugely in the diagnoses of the health condition of the patient.

When should you go to see a Urologist?

Here is a list of urinary difficulties which can necessitate a visit to the urologist.:

  1. Frequent urination during day or night time
  2. Burning or pain while urinating
  3. Difficulty in initiation of urine
  4. Poor stream of urine
  5. Sensation of incomplete voiding

Other important reasons that should prompt you to visit a urologist are:

  1. Deranged PSA test results
  2. Blood in urine
  3. Pain in the flanks or back
  4. Urinary stone disease
  5. Testicular swelling or pain
  6. Urinary tract infections
  7. Pain in the penis
  8. Sexual dysfunction
  9. Male infertility

When any urological condition is troubling you, it is wise to not waste any more time as your health may become serious in the process and get yourself evaluated by the urologist. It is only post consultation with the urologist that the path forward regards the treatment and the extent of the problem whether acute or chronic can be decided.