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. Venkat Sainaresh Vellanki, Nephrologist in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Venkat Sainaresh Vellanki

Dr. Venkat Sainaresh Vellanki is a Nephrologist with extensive 21+ years of experience.
His area of expertise lies in Chronic Renal Failure, Renal Transplant Recipients, Glomerular and Vascular Diseases, Peritoneal dialysis, Diabetic Nephropathy, Kidney Biopsy Service, Extracorporeal redressal of Sepsis patients, etc.
Dr. Venkat has completed his graduation from the University of Mysore, India, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, India. Later, he did DM Nephrology in Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), India.
He is fluent in 5 languages and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada.
To date, he has worked in some of the top-notch institutes such as Gujarat University of Transplantation Sciences, Govt of Gujarat, India, SVIMS University Hospital, Govt of AP, India, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Manipal Hospitals, India, University of Toronto, Toronto Canada.
The known Nephrologist has more than 30+ national and international publications under his credit.

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