Best Kidney Doctors in India

Dr Saurabh Pokhriyal has worked in Medanta the Medicity, Fortis Vasant Kunj and Apollo Hospital in the past. Currently, he is associated with the Manipal Hospitals i   More..

Dr Bejoy Abraham is extensively specialised to handle the complex situations of Cancer Conditions of Bladder, Paediatric Urology, Renal Transplant, Erectile Dysfunctio   More..

Dr. B Shivashankar is a Sr. Consultant and the Director of the Department of Urology at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. An MBBS, MS in General Surgery, M.Ch in Urology an   More..

A specialised experience of over 45 years reconstructive surgery and much more has rendered Dr S.N. Wadhwa a master at handling complex cases.   More..

Dr Sandeep Guleria
35 Years
Kidney GI Surgery - Kidney

Dr. Sandeep Guleria is currently associated as Senior Transplant Surgeon with Institute of Transplant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. He led the team th   More..

Dr. Waheed Zaman is currently associated with Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi as a Senior Consultant in Urology and Renal Transplantation depart   More..

Dr Sanjay Gogoi has contributed his services to many preeminent hospitals like Medanta the Medicity, Apollo Gleneagles, FMRI and Apollo Colombo.   More..

Dr. Rajesh Ahlawat has established World’s first Renal Transplant. At present, he is associated with Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram as Chairman of Urologist de   More..

Dr. joseph is associated with Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai as a Senior Consultant in the Urology department. He has several awards and achievements tagged w   More..

Dr Anant Kumar
33 Years
Robotic Surgery Urology Kidney

  Dr Anant Kumar is the Chairman of Department of Urology, Renal Transplantation and Robotics & Uro-oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket and sp   More..

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Description

Urologists and Nephrologists are two specialists who deal with the surgical and non-surgical treatment of kidney diseases. A kidney transplant is a complex procedure that demands the involvement of multiple specialists in the operating theater. Being a somewhat life-threatening surgery, it should be performed by an experienced surgeon. Patients can find the best kidney transplant doctors in India through Medmonks, that will assist them to get affordable treatment plans.

FAQ

1.    How do I know who is the right doctor for me? Is the doctor board certified? In what field? – “How do I study a doctor’s profile”?

Patients can use the following tips for selecting the best kidney transplant doctor in India:

What is the qualification of the kidney specialist in India? Does he/she have a certification? Patients can refer to our website for determining the qualification and accreditation of some of the reputed kidney transplant surgeons in India. Patients are recommended to select doctors who are certified by the Medical Council of India.

How much experience does the surgeon have? What is his/her success rate? Patients can browse through Medmonks and read career profiles of different doctors to compare different kidney transplant surgeons in India.  

Does the surgeon has any specialization? Is he/she trained to perform surgery through an advanced technique? Certain advanced techniques can patient recover faster while experiencing fewer side effects after the operation. Patients should explore their options and get the second opinion before getting through a complex procedure. 

Patients can use the filters on our website to compare the highlights, achievements and success rate of different doctors to select the best kidney transplant surgeon in India.

2.    What is the difference between a urologist and a nephrologist?

Both Urologists and nephrologists focus on the treatment of kidney problems. Urologists are specialists who are trained for curing structural or anatomical disorders of the urinary tract and kidneys like kidney blockages, stones, and cancer. A Urologist’s training qualifies him/her to perform outpatient medical procedures as well as complex surgeries for correcting such conditions.

Nephrologists are healthcare specialists whose area of interest lies in treating the disorders or disease that affect the functionality kidneys such as diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Nephrologists are not trained to perform surgery; they prescribe nonsurgical rehabilitation or medical treatments for these conditions.

3.    What are the special interests/procedures that some of these doctors are performing?

Laparoscopic Nephrectomy – is a minimally invasive surgery that is slowing turning into a conventional technique to remove the donor’s kidney. This surgery is performed by making three or more tiny incisions on the patients abdominal wall. Later, a camera is used to investigating donor’s kidney and completing the surgery, that helps him/her go back to routine faster than the traditional method.

4.    On selecting the doctor, how do we book the appointments? Can I video consult with her before arriving?

Patients can contact Medmonks to help them book an video call appointment with their selected doctor, and during which they can discuss their concerns about the treatment plan and then decide whether they want to travel to India for treatment or not.

5.    What happens during a typical doctor consult?

A typical consultation consists of a brief discussion between the patient and doctor, which might or might not consist of a physical examination.

Here are a few things that your doctor might ask during your first consultation:

A brief conversation about the history of the disease. When was it diagnosed? What triggered it? What are symptoms experienced because of it?

Physical examination of the patient

A detailed discussion about all the drugs, treatments or procedures that have been used by the patient.

Suggestion to get identification tests if required.

Creation of a new treatment plan.

6.    If I do not like the opinion given by the doctor, can I get a second opinion?

Medmonks has its own network of experts who help patients get a detailed second opinion on their condition, so naturally, they motivate their patients to explore different treatment options from their team or any other specialist of their choice, by making their appointment with the Kidney Specialist in India.

7.    How do I stay in touch with my doctor after the surgery?

Patients can stay in touch with their kidney transplant surgeon in India using Medmonks services, arrange video and chat consultation between them and their doctor after they return to their country.

8.    What is the cost of kidney transplant in India?

The cost of kidney transplant in India can range between USD 9,500 to USD 13,500 based on the diagnosis of the patient. In some cases, the patient might have to wait before he finds a matching donor, during which they need to get kidney dialysis regularly for surviving that costs around USD 120 per session in India.

9.    Where can patients find the best kidney transplant hospitals in India?

India provides top-notch medical facilitation to international patients at a reasonable price that attracts them here like magnets. Although most hospitals in India have a decent Nephrology Department, we still recommend patients to pick hospitals located in states like Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and so on as they account for the best kidney transplant doctors in India and patients would also be able to access basic necessities and resources that will enable them to feel relaxed throughout their treatment in India.

10.    Why select Medmonks?

“Medmonks is a leading patient management company that acts as a browsing platform for international patients allowing them to receive affordable healthcare facilities in countries like India. They make arrangements for patient’s travel, and treatment in India or 14 other countries based on their selection, allowing patients to focus on their recovery. 

Our USPs

Certified Hospitals & Surgeons – Locating the best kidney transplant doctor in India can be a major challenge considering that international patients don’t have a clue about the best kidney transplant hospitals in India. Medmonks guides patients to the perfect doorstep based on their condition or disease. Patients can use our website to read about career profiles and compare different hospitals and doctors on their own as well. 

Post-Arrival and Arrival Facilities – We help patients book flight tickets, make doctor appointments and make hotel bookings in India. We also provide free translators and make religious arrangements for patients to help them feel as comfortable as possible in a foreign country. Patients can also access our customer service executive 24*7 for any medical or personal emergency.  

Post-Return – Patients can contact their kidney transplant surgeon in India using the free video consultation service provided by to allow the patient to receive follow up care.”

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