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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About Dr. Wiwat Chancharoenthana

Dr. Wiwat Chancharoenthana is a Kidney Transplant surgeon with +18 years of experience in the field.
He holds an MD degree from the Thammasat University (2003). He then did two diplomas in 2009 and 2011 from the Thai Medical Council of Thailand. In 2011, he did an M.Sc from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand and a diplomate from the Royal College of Physician of Thailand. Then, he did a Ph.D in 2014.
Dr. Chancharoenthana is a kidney transplant surgeon. His expertise also includes treating conditions of renal-related immunology (including sepsis-related acute kidney injury, and glomeluar diseases. He also treats chronic kidney disease and polycystic kidney disease.
He has co-authored a few research papers on various aspects of his practice.