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Description
Nephrology is a branch of medicine which focuses on the study of kidney and its related diseases and treatments. Neurology is also concerned with the systemic conditions that impacts the kidneys like autoimmune diseases and diabetes, and also diseases which occur because of kidney diseases like hypertension and renal osteodystrophy. A physician who gain additional training and get certified in this speciality becomes a nephrologist. Medmonks has a network of best nephrologists in India, who are trained to provide rehabilitation treatment for all forms of kidney conditions.
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 choosing the best nephrologist in India:
What are the educational qualifications of the nephrologist in India? Does he/she have a legal certification to practice in the country? Patients can use Medmonks for researching and verifying the credentials of some of the best doctors in India, by simply going to their profiles. Patients are suggested to choose specialists who are confirmed by the Medical Council of India.
What is the total amount of experience of the specialist? Experienced doctors are likely to deliver better treatment results because of their familiarity with the diseases and treatment techniques.
What are the reviews of old patients? New patients can refer to the previous patients reviews of their experience with the doctor to determine the quality of treatment they are going to receive.
Patients can utilize the information on our site to analyze and compare the experience, accomplishments and surgical achievements of some of the best nephrologist in India.
2. What is the difference between urologists and nephrologists?
Both nephrologists and urologists are concerned with the study, diagnosis, preservation of kidney and its related problems. Urologists are trained to cure structural or anatomical disorders within the urinary tract and kidney such as kidney cancer, stone, and blockages. A Urologist’s education qualifies him/her to perform complex surgeries as well as outpatient medical procedures on the patient for correcting these conditions.
Nephrologists are medical professionals who specialize in treating kidney diseases and disorders that affect its functionality like diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Nephrologists do not have the required training for performing surgery; they prescribe rehabilitation treatments options for these conditions.
The main difference between these two specialists is that nephrologist cannot perform surgery and a urologist can.
3. What are the special interests/procedures that some of these doctors are performing?
Immunosuppression – is performed for preventing the patient’s body from rejecting a new organ after the transplantation. Immunosuppressive medications are used for inducing this suppression for treating conditions like auto-immune diseases, graft-versus-host disease (bone marrow transplant), rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and Sjogren’s Syndrome.
Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis) – is the removal, exchange or treatment of blood plasma from or to the blood circulation. It is a type of extracorporeal therapy, meaning it is performed outside the patient body. It can be used for the treatment of certain kidney conditions.
SLED (Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis) – is a common technique used for renal or kidney replacement modality in cases of hemodynamic instability and acute kidney injury (AKI). SLED helps in reducing hemodynamic perturbations that occur because of intermittent hemodialysis.
SLEDD (Sustained Low-Efficiency Daily Dialysis) – is the slow yet continuous removal of water and solute from the body to offer better hemodynamic stability compared to a conventional hemodialysis treatment. It is a new technique that utilizes traditional hemodialysis equipment and focuses on achieving similar goals as the CRRT.
CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies) – are given to the patient continuously for 24 hours every day. This dialysis treatment focuses on continuous hemodialysis circuits only. It is performed through the venovenous vascular access with 100 – 300 ml/min blood flow and 17 – 40 ml/min dialysate flow.
4. On selecting the doctor, how do we book the appointments? Can I video consult with her before arriving?
Patients can explore our website for selecting the best nephrology doctor in India. Once selected, they can contact us directly via mail or phone call, and our executive will help them book an appointment with their chosen doctor.
Patients can also get in touch with their nephrologist using a video consultation before coming to India and share their concerns with them directly.
5. What happens during a typical doctor consult?
A typical consultation consists of a general discussion between the nephrologist and the patient, during which all the aspects related to the disease and the patient’s health are discussed.
First, the doctor will ask the patient about when the disease was diagnosed, what caused it, what triggers it etc.
Next, the severity of symptoms experienced because of the kidney disease will be discussed.
Then the nephrologist will physically examine the patient for any form of visible signs of the disease, which could include swelling, spotting or dryness.
The patient is also expected to carry their old report, treatment history and other medical documents, to help the doctor in analyzing which treatments worked for the patient and which did not.
Based on all these factors, the nephrologist can suggest a couple of diagnostic tests for the patient.
And then a treatment plan is created.
6. If I do not like the opinion given by a nephrologist, can I get a second opinion?
Getting a second opinion for a chronic medical conditions is a common practice that is highly recommended by us. Patients can use Medmonks in-house team of medical geniuses or book appointment with any other nephrologist in India of the same stature using our services for getting second or more opinions on their condition.
7. How do I stay in touch with my doctor after the treatment?
Most kidney conditions are chronic in nature and require long-term follow up care from a nephrologist. Medmonks provides patients with free 6-month chat service and 2 video call sessions after their treatment that can be used in time of emergency or for follow-up care.
8. Where can patients find the best nephrology hospitals in India?
Patients are more likely to find the best nephrology hospitals in India in the metro cities of the country like Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi etc. They should not get tempted by the low cost of treatment at hospitals located in the commuter belt, as these healthcare centers are unlikely to be equipped with the latest technology or best the surgical minds in the country. Medmonks has a network of the best doctors and hospitals in the country, to make this search easy for patients.
9. 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 doctor in India can be a major challenge considering that international patients don’t have a clue about the best nephrology 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 nephrologist in India using the free video consultation service provided by to allow the patient to receive follow up care.”