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Dr. C. Chinnaswami

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Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist

Chennai, India

61+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Vijaya Hospital, Chennai

  • Dr. C. Chinnaswami is a renowned Urology and Renal Transplant Specialist, with a thriving experience of more than 58 years.
  • He trained in Urology at the Institute of Urology, London & Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK, from 1961-64 under Mr. David Band.
  • Dr. Chinnaswami expertise lies in Erectile Dysfunction, Male Sexual Problems, H.I.V, Hydrocele Treatment (Surgical), and Vasectomy Surgery
  • He is the Former Syndicate Member, Annamalai University, Former Adviser, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (Deemed University), Porur, Chennai, Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India, Senior Member, British Association of Urological Surgeons.Life Member, Urological Society of India, Past President, Urological Society of India (1985-86), Presently Director of Madras Institute of Urology at Vijaya Hospital, Chennai, and Senior Member, Societe Internationale de Urologic.
  • He is a recipient of the Urology Gold Medal of the Urological Society of India.
  • Dr. Chinnaswami has several publication in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Thirumalai Ganesan Govindasamy

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Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist

Chennai, India

36+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai

  • Dr. Thirumalai Ganesan Govindasamy is an established urologist with a vast experience of  30 years.
  • He did his MBBS from Madras University, Chennai, India in 1985, followed by M.Ch - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1993 and MS - General Surgery from the University Of Madras, India in 1990.
  • He is member of Association of Southern Urologists of India, Indian Society of Neuroradiology (ISNR) British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Indian Medical Association, Medical Council of India and General medical Council.
  • He has keen interest in Endo-Urology including Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology, Robotic and Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy, Urethral Reconstructive Surgery and Per-cutaneous nephrolithotomy and Flexible Ureteroscopy. 
Dr. Kailash Nath Singh

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Nephrologist

New Delhi, India

38+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

Dr. Kailash Nath Singh is a renowned Nephrologist and Multi-Organ Transplant Specialist with over 38 years of experience in helping patients overcome kidney disease. Known for his expertise and commitment, he brings advanced skills to every procedure.

Why Choose Dr. Kailash Nath Singh?

  • Extensive Experience: Dr. Singh has more than 38 years of dedicated experience in Nephrology and Multi-Organ Transplantation, which he brings to the care of his patients.
  • Expertise in Transplant: He has performed over 500 kidney transplants and successfully managed more than 35 combined kidney transplants.
  • Achievement: Dr. Kailash has performed the combined liver-kidney transplant, which was the first case of primary hyperoxaluria in India. 
  • Specialisation: Dr. Singh specialises in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), hemodiafiltration, laparoscopic nephrectomy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
  • Strong Academic Foundation and Recognition: He has completed his MBBS and MD from SS Medical College and a fellowship from the Indian Society of Organ Transplant.
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Dr. Shashidhar Shree Niwas

Gurgaon, India

24+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon

  • Dr. Shashidhar Shree Niwas is a well-known nephrologist with an experience of 18 years. 
  • He is highly acclaimed for his expertise in nephrology, dialysis, other chronic kidney diseases and transplantation procedures.
  • He has also participated in many kidney transplantations across other hospitals.
  • His areas of interests include nephrology, kidney diseases, dialysis and kidney transplantation.
  • Dr. Niwas holds the membership of many associations and is a regular active participant of various nephrology related activities. Currently he is a member of Delhi Nephrology Society, Indian Society of Nephrology, International Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation.
  • Dr. Niwas has written quite a number of substantial articles for various medical journals. His publications include papers on 'Acute Kidney Injury in HIV positive Patients', 'Coronary Artery Disease in Diabetes Mellitus' and many more. His publication on 'Acute Kidney Injury in Developing Countries,' has gained an international eminence.
  • Dr. Niwas completed his MBBS from Darbhanga Medial College located at Darbhanga in 2000. Following that he completed MD in Internal Medicine from Patna Medical College at Patna in 2005 and then pursued DM in Nephrology from Banaras Hindu University at Varanasi in 2009.
Dr Sathish M. Rao

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Nephrologist

Chennai, India

35+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Vijaya Hospital, Chennai

  • Dr. Sathish M. Rao is a renowned Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, with a thriving experience of more than 32 years.
  • His area of expertise lies in Lithotripsy, Sigmoidoscopy, Kidney Disease, Bladder stones in - CLT and Kidney transplant, etc.
  • He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
  • Dr. Sathish expertise lies in Laparoscopic Nephrectomy, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) treatment, Kidney Failure Treatment, Kidney Dialysis, Ureteroscopy (URS), Hemodialysis, Hemodiafiltration (HDF), etc
  • He has several research papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.
     
Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta

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Nephrologist

Kolkata, India

35+ years of experience

Designation: Director

Works At: Fortis Hospital and Kidney Institute (Rash Behari Ave), Kolkata

  • Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta is a renowned Nephrologist and has experience of more than 31 years.
  • He has expertise in the treatment of  Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis, CRRT, and Plasmapheresis.
  • He is an active member of the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN) including that of Scientific Committee Member and Zonal Representative and Secretary of the Eastern Zone.
  • Dr. Arup has several publications in international as well as national medical journals.
  • Dr. Dutta is one of the founding members of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDSI) and has served as its President.
Dr. Haresh Dodeja

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Nephrologist

Mumbai, India

23+ years of experience

Designation: HOD

Works At: Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai

  • Dr. Haresh Dodeja is a well known Nephrologist with experience of 18 years.
  • He is credited for performing the First Live Related, First Cadaver and the First ABOi Transplant in the loco regional area of Thane and Mulund.
  • He is specially skilled in performing dynamic Ultrasound Guided Biopsy and Insertion of Permacaths.
  • He offers treatment for Renal Obstetrics and Transplantation Medicine and Long Term Care for Transplant Patients.
  • He has the honorary membership of the prestigious associations such as National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and Maharashtra Medical Council.
  • He has written in the Desk Reference for Nephrology for Oxford Publication.
Dr. Nitin Sonavane

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Nephrologist

Mumbai, India

19+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai

  • Dr. Nitin Sonavane is a Nephrologist with nearly 15+ years of experience in the field.
  • He is an Active Member of the Maharastra Medical Council and Indian Medical Association.
  • He pursued MBBS from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 1999, MD - General Medicine from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 2005, and DNB - Nephrology from Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai in 2009.
  • He has had training under the well-known Dr. Ho Yung Lee, MD, Ph.D., Director of Nephrology & Chief of the Institute of Kidney Disease.
  • He has also received a Travel Grant for scientific peritoneal Dialysis course at Yonsei University, Severance Hospital, South Korea
  • Dr. Sonavane specializes in areas such as ABO-incompatible Blood Group Kidney Transplant, Adult Nephrology, Renal (Kidney) Surgery, Kidney Stone Treatment, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Nephrology ICU, etc.
  • He has publications and scientific presentations at national and international journals.
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Dr. M.M Bahadur

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Nephrologist

Mumbai, India

39+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai

  • Dr. M.M Bahadur is a renowned Nephrologist with experience of more than 35 years.
  • He has expertise in the treatment of advanced or chronic kidney disease, glomerular conditions, such as glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome
    tubulointerstitial kidney diseases, tubular defects, kidney vascular conditions, such as renal artery stenosis, kidney infections, and kidney neoplasms, or abnormal growths.
  • Dr. Bahadur has publications in international as well as national peer-reviewed journals.
  • He has attended several seminars and presented scientific papers at international & national conferences.
Dr. Ravi Vemagiri Andrews

Hyderabad, India

20+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad

  • Dr. Ravi Vemagiri Andrews is a well-known Nephrologist with 17+ years of experience.
  • He holds extensive experience in kidney dialysis, kidney transplantation, laparoscopic nephrectomy, and many more.
  • After completing MBBS from Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore in 1991, he pursued DNB in General Medicine from P.D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre in 2000 followed by DNB in Nephrology from Apollo Hospitals in 2006.
  • He is a recipient of several awards and recognitions.
  • He is an active member of the Indian Society Of Nephrology.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

You can carry the following reports if you have had these done before: Blood tests Urinalysis Imaging scans Kidney ultrasound A list of chronic diagnoses (like high blood pressure or depression) and past operations Actual reports may vary from case to case, but carrying the above reports would be helpful.

Nephrologists can treat recurrence of kidney disease in various ways: Regular blood and urine tests Medical management Lifestyle modifications In severe cases, dialysis is performed

Nephrologists in India generally perform various tests to check kidney function, such as blood tests for serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate(eGFR), urine test, ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, and kidney biopsy.

A nephrologist performs three key blood tests to evaluate a patient's compatibility with a donor for a kidney transplant: blood type compatibility, HLA typing, and a crossmatch test. 

The different specialists in the Nephrology department may include the following: General Nephrologists provide comprehensive care for patients with kidney diseases, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of various kidney-related conditions. Transplant Nephrologists specialize in caring for patients who have received or require kidney transplants. Pediatric Nephrologists specialize in diagnosing and treating kidney diseases in children, such as congenital kidney disorders, urinary tract infections, and kidney failure. Interventional Nephrologists specialize in performing interventional procedures related to the kidneys, such as inserting and managing dialysis access (e.g., arteriovenous fistulas or grafts) and kidney biopsies. Many times, one doctor has more than one specialty. You can consult with that specialist, depending on your condition.

The doctors we list are highly sought after by patients. We consider experience, designation, patient feedback, hospital reputation and our own experience of working with them amongst many factors in creating the list.

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My experience of Kidney Transplant Surgery with Dr. Sandeep Guleria was very good. He treats his patients wonderfully and is very respectful.

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