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Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill

Nephrologist

, Mohali, India

47 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Hindi

 

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Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill is one of the most sought after Nephrologist in Mohali, India. The clinician holds over 32 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill is part of:

  • Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Indian Society of Hemodialysis
  • Indian Society of Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Indian Society of Transplantation
  • Indian Society of Physicians

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mohali, Sector 62, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill

  • Medical expertise in Kidney Transplantation, Critical Care Nephrology, Acute Renal Failure, and Nephrotic Syndrome.
  • Kidney Stones, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, and Dialysis of all types are his other areas of expertise.
  • Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill earned his MD (Medicine) and DM (Nephrology) degrees from Delhi University and AIIMS, respectively (Delhi).
  • He spent 12 years in the Army as a nephrologist, and he was the chairman of the Nephrology Department at the famed Army Hospital (R&R) in Delhi.
  • Before joining Fortis Mohali, he worked as a Senior Consultant Nephrology at Rockland Hospital in Delhi until 2009.
  • Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill founded the kidney transplant unit at Fortis Hospital, Mohali in 2009 and was instrumental for an ABO-incompatible kidney transplant programme in 2014.
  • He is a regular speaker at national nephrology and transplant conferences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Kidney Transplant Surgeons from other cities?
Which are some of the best hospitals Kidney Transplant Surgeons in Mohali, India are associated with?

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Which are some of the procedures performed by Kidney Transplant Surgeons in Mohali, India?

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Which are some of the conditions treated by Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Mohali, India?

Listed below are some of the most common conditions performed by kidney transplant surgeons in Mohali, India are:

  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Stones
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Infection
What are the qualifications of a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

A person has to undergo an extensive educational journey and training to become a kidney transplant surgeon. First, transplant surgeons need to qualify the medical entrance exam to get into a medical school. Once the candidate clears the entrance test, he/she completes a five-and-a-half-year programme (MBBS). After this, they go for a three-year MS course to have specialisation in surgery. They then complete a general residency like any other doctor. Finally, they have to complete an additional three years of a kidney transplant surgery fellowship. After this, they become certified transplant surgeons.

What conditions do Kidney Transplant Surgeons treat?

A kidney transplant may be an option if the kidneys have stopped working completely. This condition is called end-stage renal disease or end-stage kidney disease. Some common conditions treated by kidney transplant surgeons are:

  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Cancer
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Kidney Stones
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Infection
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
What diagnostic tests are required by a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

A Kidney Transplant Surgeon may order below the below-listed diagnostic tests to evaluate the overall condition of the patient and find out if he/she is fit to undergo a kidney transplantation.

  • Blood typing
  • Tissue Typing
  • Crossmatching
  • Chest X-ray
  • Echocardiogram
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Cardiac stress test
  • Colonoscopy
  • Cancer screening
  • Gynecological examination
  • Dental evaluation
  • Prostate exam
When should you visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

There are various reasons for visiting a kidney transplant surgeon. Some of these are:

  • Your kidneys have stopped working or you are on dialysis.
  • You are diagnosed with cancer that has spread from its original location to other parts of the body.
  • Infection in the kidney that could not be treated properly.
  • Critical conditions other than kidney disease that do not get better even after transplantation.
  • Severe heart problems that may make it unsafe to have surgery.
  • Cancer that has spread to the kidney.
  • Recurring kidney infection that may not be treated.
What can you expect from your first visit with a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

A kidney transplant surgeon will evaluate your health to know if you are fit for transplant. The doctor will ask you a few questions related to your symptoms to know the severity of the health condition you are suffering from. They will order a few diagnostic tests to do a complete analysis of the consequences of transplant if any. If the kidney transplant surgeon finds that transplant can have a harmful effect on your health, they will recommend alternative treatment options or will tell you to wait for some time so that you become fit for the transplant.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

Some most common procedures performed by a Kidney Transplant Surgeon are:

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Nephrectomy
  • Kidney Stone Removal

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