What does a Nephrologist do?

A nephrologist studies the kidneys and treats any diseases that affect them.

Who treats kidney stones urologist or nephrologist?

A urologist can treat the case of kidney stones.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Nephrologist?

Tests like Blood tests, Urine analysis, Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), Ultrasound scanning, MR angiography, and Renal biopsy.

What are the typical symptoms of kidney related disease?

Typical symptoms include Decreased urine output, Fluid retention causing swelling in the legs, ankles or feet, Shortness of breath, Fatigue, Confusion, Nausea, Weakness, and Irregular heartbeat.

Are there any associated side effects after the kidney surgery?

Side effects may be Bleeding or Infection.

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Ass. Prof. Teo Boon Wee Jimmy

Nephrologist

Senior Consultant
MBBS

27 years of overall experience

Works at National University Health System, Singapore

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About Ass. Prof. Teo Boon Wee Jimmy

A Nephrologist with more than 25 years of rich experience, Ass. Prof. Teo Boon Wee Jimmy.
His interests are Kidney transplantation, Epidemiology of acute and chronic kidney failure and glomerular filtration rates.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the American Society of Transplantation, the Singapore Society of Nephrology and the Singapore Medical Association.
Ass. Prof. Teo Boon Wee Jimmy has completed his MBBS (1997) from the University College Cork, National University of Ireland.
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Ass. Prof. Teo Boon Wee Jimmy is well-versed in English and Malay.

Special Interest

Nephrology (Renal Medicine).

Skilled At

Renal Angiogram
Kidney Transplant
Liver Transplant
Lung Transplant

Pancreas Transplant
Nephrectomy
Chronic Kidney Disease

Location

National University Health System, Singapore Singapore, Singapore

MBBS, 1997, University College Cork, National University of Ireland

- Aodan O Donnchada Memorial Prize for the best paediatric project. - P.F. Fitzpatrick Prize in Social and Preventive Medicine. - Norman Gordon Award.