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Dr. Rajesh Goel

, India, Delhi

Nephrologist • 23 years experience

English Hindi
Book & Pay - USD 35

Rajesh Goel, MBBS - University of Delhi, 2002, is a Nephrologist associated with Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute in Delhi, India. The doctor has 23 years of professional experience. Rajesh Goel areas of expertise include Chronic kidney issues, Nephrotic syndrome, Proteinuria, Hematuria, Electrolytes disorders. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 35 per consultation.

Work Experiences

  • 2011 - 2015 Consultant at the Department of Nephrology, Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute
  • 2007 - 2011 Senior Transplant Fellow at Department of Nephrology, Medanta the Medicity
  • 2006 - 2007 Senior Resident at the Department of Medicine, Holy Family Hospital
  • 2003 - 2006 DNB Resident at the Department of Medicine, Holy Family Hospital
  • 2002 - 2003 Junior Resident at Guru Tech Bahadur Hospital
Dr. Reetesh Sharma

, India, Faridabad

Nephrologist • 20 years experience

English Hindi
Book & Pay - USD 50

Reetesh Sharma, MBBS - G S Medical College, KEM Hospital Mumbai, 1999, is a Nephrologist associated with Asian Institute of Medical Sciences in Faridabad, India. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Reetesh Sharma areas of expertise include Polycystic kidney disease, Kidney stones, End-stage renal disease, Urinary tract infections, Kidney infections. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 50 per consultation.

Work Experiences

  • Medanta – The Medicity – December 2009 – January 2018
  • Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi – January 2008 – December 2009
  • Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi – July 2004 – October 2007
Dr. Umesh Gupta

, India, Delhi

Nephrologist • 20 years experience

English Hindi
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Umesh Gupta, MBBS - MGM Medical College, Jamshedpur, is a Nephrologist associated with Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi, India. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Umesh Gupta areas of expertise include Chronic and acute kidney diseases, Hypertension, Genetic kidney diseases, electrolyte disorders, Diabetes. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 32 per consultation.

Work Experiences

  • Consultant Nephrology - Regency Hospital, Kanpur
  • Consultant Nephrology - Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun
  • Consultant Nephrology - SGPGI Lucknow
  • Consultant Nephrology - AIIMS -New Delhi
  • Consultant Nephrology - Rockland Hospitals
  • Consultant Nephrology - Fortis Hospital
  • Consultant Nephrology - Kalra Hospital
  • Consultant Nephrology - Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi

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Dr. Balaraman V

, India, Chennai

Nephrologist • 20 years experience

English Tamil
Book & Pay - USD 42

Balaraman V, MBBS: Madras Medical College ( 1987-1991), is a Nephrologist associated with Global Health City in Chennai, India. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Balaraman V areas of expertise include Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension secondary to kidney disease, Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis), Glomerulonephritis. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 42 per consultation.

Work Experiences

  • Consultant - Sri Sainath Hospital and Research Institute, Chetpet
  • Consultant - Aysha Hospital, Chennai
Dr. Sanjay Gupta

, India, Delhi

Nephrologist • 30 years experience

Hindi English
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Sanjay Gupta, MBBS: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is a Nephrologist associated with Batra Hospital in Delhi, India. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Sanjay Gupta areas of expertise include Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Glomerular Diseases, Diabetic Nephropathy, Hypertension-Related Kidney Disorders, Acute and Chronic Kidney Failure. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 31 per consultation.

Work Experiences

  • Professor of Nephrology: AIIMS, Delhi
  • Senior Consultant, Nephrology: Ministry of Health, Oman
Dr. Urmila Anandh

, India, Faridabad

Nephrologist • 25 years experience

English Telugu Hindi
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Urmila Anandh, MBBS - Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) (1990), is a Nephrologist associated with Amrita Hospital in Faridabad, India. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Urmila Anandh areas of expertise include Kidney Stone Treatment, Transplant Nephrology, Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment, Renal Biopsy, Chronic Kidney Disease ( CKD ). The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 45 per consultation.

Work Experiences

  • Head of the Department of Nephrology, St. John’s Medical College
  • Head, Nephrology, Kokilaben Hospital
Dr. Bheem Raj Gupta

Greater Noida, India

Nephrologist • 17+ of experience

English Hindi
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Dr.Bheem Raj Gupta is a specialized Transplant Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in India. The doctor has 17+ of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in India.
Dr. B Sreenivas Rao

Hyderabad, India

Nephrologist • 26 years experience

English Hindi Marathi
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Dr.B Sreenivas Rao is a specialized Transplant Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in India. The doctor has 26 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in India.
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar

, India, Delhi

Nephrologist • 15 years experience

Hindi English
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Sanjeev Kumar, MBBS, is a Nephrologist associated with Batra Hospital in Delhi, India. The doctor has 15 years of professional experience. Sanjeev Kumar areas of expertise include Acute Renal Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), End-Stage Renal Disease, Hypertensive and diabetic kidney disorders, Post-transplant kidney management. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 31 per consultation.

Work Experiences

  • Consultant: Kailash Hospital, Sector 27
  • Consultant: Apollo Hospitals
  • Consultant: Fortis Healthcare
  • Consultant: St Stephen Hospital
  • Consultant: Primus Hospital
Dr. Kunal Gandhi

, India, Faridabad

Nephrologist • 12 years experience

English Hindi
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Kunal Gandhi, DM (Nephrology) - Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur (2016), is a Nephrologist associated with Amrita Hospital in Faridabad, India. The doctor has 12 years of professional experience. Kunal Gandhi areas of expertise include Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD), Acute kidney injury (AKI), End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension-related Kidney Disorders, Dialysis-related Complications. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 35 per consultation.

Work Experiences

  • Dr. Kunal Gandhi has worked at India's leading hospitals, gaining extensive experience managing difficult nephrology cases in outpatient, inpatient, and critical care settings.
  • He has extensive experience in kidney transplant treatment, including donor-recipient evaluation and long-term follow-up, and specializes in high-risk transplants such as ABO-incompatible and deceased donor transplants.
  • He also has substantial hands-on expertise in interventional nephrology, including kidney biopsies and dialysis access operations, and continues to lecture and conduct clinical research in nephrology and transplantation.
Dr. Vijay Kher

, India, Gurgaon

Nephrologist • 50 years experience

Hindi English
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Vijay Kher, DNB (Nephrology) National Boards, India, 1980, is a Kidney Transplant Surgeon based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 50 years of professional experience. Vijay Kher areas of expertise include End-Stage Renal Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Symptomatic Hydronephrosis, Kidney Injury or Trauma, Chronic Kidney Disease.

Work Experiences

  • 1985 - 1987 Chief Nephrologist & Head Dept. Of Nephrology at Narinder Mohan Hospital & Research Centre
  • 1987 - 1993 Additional Prof & Head, Dept. of Nephrology, at SGPGIMS
  • 1993 - 1997 Prof & Chairman Dept. of Nephrology, at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS)
  • 1997 - 2006 Senior Consultant & Co-ordinator Dept. of Nephrology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
  • 2006 - 2009 Director Dept. of Nephrology & Transplant Medicine at Fortis Healthcare,
Dr. Sidharth Kumar Sethi

, India, Gurgaon

Nephrologist • 21 years experience

Hindi English
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Sidharth Kumar Sethi, Fellowship (P.G.) - Indian Society of Paediatric Nephrology, 2010, is a Nephrologist based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 21 years of professional experience. Sidharth Kumar Sethi areas of expertise include Glomerulonephritis, Polycystic Kidneys, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, Kidney Failure.

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Medanta Hoapital, Gurugram.
Dr. Manoj Arora

, India, Delhi

Nephrologist • 12 years experience

Hindi English
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Manoj Arora, MBBS, is a Nephrologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 12 years of professional experience. Manoj Arora areas of expertise include Glomerulonephritis, Polycystic Kidneys, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, Kidney Failure.

Work Experiences

  • Senior Consultant - Nephrology Max Hospital
Dr. M Saravanan

, India, Chennai

Nephrologist • 8 years experience

Engllish Hindi Tamil
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M Saravanan, MBBS, is a Nephrologist based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 8 years of professional experience. M Saravanan areas of expertise include Glomerulonephritis, Polycystic Kidneys, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, Kidney Failure.

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Apollo Hospital, Chennai
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are some of the procedures performed by Nephrologists in India?

Most common procedures performed by nephrologists in India are:

Which are some of the conditions treated by Nephrologist in India?

Check out the conditions performed by nephrologists in India:

  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Various Autoimmune Diseases
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Kidney Failure
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
Who is a Nephrologist?

A nephrologist is a medical doctor who specializes in conditions that affect the kidney. Kidney problems are on the rise across the world, with thousands of people undergoing treatments for kidney injury or chronic kidney disease (CKD) each year. Nephrologists can design a management plan that helps patients overcome low-functioning kidneys. In certain cases, kidney damage might even be reversible if diagnosed and treated on time.

Also called renal medicine, nephrology is a specialty in the internal medicine field related to kidney care. This is often connected with high blood pressure or hypertension. Nephrologists are medical professionals who are trained in diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic kidney disorders and diseases. They also treat associated problems like fluid retention, high blood pressure, and electrolyte and mineral imbalance. Besides these, those specialists have expertise in kidney dialysis treatment both peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis and kidney transplants and their follow-up care.

Nephrologists are experts in renal health and work to identify issues with the kidneys to help maintain good health. The kidneys are important because they filter the blood to remove all wastes and toxins, and also monitor and balance the water, acid-base, and minerals in the body.

What are the qualifications of a Nephrologist?

Aspiring candidates need to achieve a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by a 2-year MD course in nephrology.

After graduating from medical school, the student then undergoes 4-5 years of medical training in a hospital. During this training program, also called a residency, you work closely with experienced nephrologists and become an expert in surgical skills.

Some urologists also decide to do 1-2 years of additional training. This is known as a fellowship in which you gain technical skills in a specialty area. At the end of the training, the specialist needs to pass the specialty certification exam for practicing as a nephrologist.

What conditions do Nephrologists treat?

Nephrologists can treat the following conditions:

  • kidney stones
  • kidney infections
  • blood or protein in urine
  • chronic kidney disease
  • polycystic kidney disease
  • hemolytic uremic syndrome
  • kidney swelling due to glomerulonephritis or interstitial nephritis
  • kidney cancer
  • renal artery stenosis
  • kidney failure, both acute and chronic
  • A nephrologist can also be involved when other factors cause
  • nephrotic syndrome
  • end-stage kidney disease
  • kidney disease or dysfunction
What diagnostic tests are required by a Nephrologist?

A wide range of tests can be used to evaluate the function of the kidneys. These tests are generally performed on either a blood or urine sample.

  • Glomerular filtration rate
  • Serum creatinine
  • Blood urea nitrogen
  • Urinalysis
  • Albumin/creatinine ratio
  • 24-hour urine collection
  • Creatinine clearance
  • Ultrasound
When should you visit a Nephrologist?

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should see a nephrologist:

  • Edema or swelling
  • Nausea, vomiting, low appetite
  • Hypertension or high blood pressure
  • Changes in urination
  • Chronic fatigue or brain fog
  • Chronic urinary tract infections
  • A glomerular filtration rate of 30 or lower
  • Repeat kidney stone
  • Acute renal failure
  • Decline in kidney function
  • Repeat urinary tract infection
  • Stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease
What can you expect from your first visit with a Nephrologist?

During your first visit, your nephrologist will collect important information from you. The nephrologist will review your complete medical history, and will do a complete physical exam to find out how your kidneys are functioning.

The nephrologist will also order blood and urine tests and a diagnostic imaging of the kidneys may also be needed. After reviewing your medical history, your kidney doctor will do a physical examination to evaluate both your general health as well as specific kidney health. The nephrologist will also check your heart and lung condition. They will also look for swelling in your lower extremities or the face.

Your nephrologist might recommend that you undergo laboratory tests, like a blood test, kidney ultrasound, or urine test depending on your condition.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Nephrologist?

Some popular procedures performed by nephrologists are:

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Hemodialysis
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Laparoscopic cyst ablation
  • Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
  • Lithotripsy
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy

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Online Nephrologist Consultations in the India

About Nephrologist

A nephrologist is a doctor specialized to diagnose, manage the impact, provide treatment and prevent kidney dysfunctions and diseases.

If the general physician you are visiting notices that you show signs of kidney problems for instance any abnormality, infections or growth in your kidney functioning then he might refer you to a nephrologist.

Nephrologist helps in diagnosing and treating kidney dysfunction and diseases, such as:

  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Blood or protein in urine
  • Kidney infections
  • Kidney cancer
  • Cyst(s) in the kidney
  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Nemolytic uremic syndrome
  • Renal artery stenosis
  • Kidney failure (acute or chronic both)
  • Kidney stones- a urologist may also treat this
  • Kidney inflammation (that might be due to glomerulonephritis or interstitial nephritis)

Procedures Performed

A nephrologist performs a variety of test and procedures as well as examines and interprets their result, some of the major ones being:

  • Blood tests
  • Urine tests
  • Urinalysis
  • Creatinine clearance
  • Kidney biopsies
  • Kidney transplants
  • Kidneys imaging tests- such as ultrasounds, CT scans, or X-rays
  • Kidney dialysis, including placement of the dialysis catheter

Top Nephrologists in India

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Deepak JainPrimus Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Shashank ShettyAster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
Dr. Haresh DodejaFortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai
Dr. Amit SharmaFortis Hospital, Mohali
Dr. Neha BhandariAakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Girish N SColumbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal, Bengaluru
Dr. Ashok SarinIndraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Sanjiv SaxenaPushpawati Singhania Research Institute, New Delhi

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Nephrologist in India

Online consultations are an excellent approach to communicate with a specialist of their choice. It enables the patient to receive the appropriate counsel, advice, and treatment. As a result, people can make better judgments about their kidney health. A nephrologist is a physician who specializes in kidney physiology and disease. As a result, it's critical to see a knowledgeable and experienced nephrologist on a frequent basis.

Let's take a look at some of the reasons why you might want to schedule an online consultation with a nephrologist in India.

  • Rising income, higher health awareness, lifestyle disorders, and increased access to insurance are predicted to propel India's healthcare market to US$ 372 billion by 2022.
  • According to the Economic Survey of 2022, India's public spending on healthcare in 2021-22 was 2.1 percent of GDP, up from 1.8 percent in 2020-21.
  • The enormous pool of well-trained medical experts in India is India's competitive advantage and this is inclusive of well trained specialists like Nephrologists.
  • In comparison to its Asian and Western counterparts, India is also cost competitive which is a huge plus for anyone wanting to get treatment done for their Nephrological condition.
  • In FY19, about 697,300 foreign tourists visited India for medical treatment, according to the India Tourism Statistics at a Glance 2020 report.
  • The Medical Tourism Association has ranked India 10th out of 46 locations in the Medical Tourism Index (MTI) for 2020-21.
  • Several prominent advancements have been made in the field of Nephrology in India especially so over the last decade.
  • Technological upgrades in terms of not just techniques but even so equipment is ensuring that Kidney care has grown as a specialty in India.
  • Nephrologists in India come with decades of specialty experience and have worked with a number of reputed healthcare facilities in India and globally.
  • They are recipients of fellowships, training, awards, and honors that give a lot of weight to their credentials as specialists.
  • Nephrologists in India are associated with organizations such as Indian society of nephrology, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, Indian Society of Hemodialysis and Indian Society of Clinical Pharmacology, National Kidney Foundation.
  • Kidney specialists in the country are responsible for going out of their way and even so using innovative methods to enable the best possible results in the cases they treat.
  • They come with the experience of successfully treating an international patient base which brings to the fore their expertise in dealing with patients from varied backgrounds and nationalities.
  • The healthcare teams at the forefront of Nephrology treatments in India are the backbone of the treatment provided by Nephrologists in India.
  • A lot of substantive research is being done in the field of kidney care in India which comes to the benefit of patients suffering from kidney conditions in the country and globally.
  • The specialists have taken on virtual consultations as a medium to connect with their patients on a regular basis and provide succor and a way back to a healthy life.

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