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.

Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan, Nephrologist in Mohali, India - Appointment

Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan

Nephrologist

Director
MBBS , MS , MCh , Fellowship , Fellowship

22 years of overall experience

Surgeries Performed: 1500+

Works at Shalby Hospital, Mohali

About Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan

Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan is a well-known Urologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon with over 22 years of experience.
His areas of expertise are uro-oncology and treating acute and chronic kidney diseases, progressive renal failure, prostate disease, kidney stones, and kidney tumours.
Dr. Ranjan has conducted more than 1500 kidney transplants and other complex procedures.
He did his MBBS in 2002 and MS (General Surgery) in 2005 from King George's Medical College, Lucknow.
Later, he completed an MCh (Urology) from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, in 2008.
Dr. Ranjan was awarded fourteen gold and seven silver medals, including Dr. Dharam Narain Memorial award, Dr. Burridge award, and Dr. S.S. khan awards during his MBBS, as well as one gold medal during his MS.
He also earned gold medals during his Eagle and GM Phadke fellowship from the Urological Society of India in 2008 and 2009, respectively.
Dr. Ranjan also pursued fellowships in ABO incompatible kidney transplant at Johns Hopkins Transplant Centre, USA, and in post-transplant immunosuppression at AULA Clinic, Spain.
He holds the position of editor at the Indian Journal of Transplantation and has authored numerous publications.
Dr. Ranjan is a lifetime member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, and other prestigious organisations.

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