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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MD , MRCP , FRCP

32 years of overall experience

Works at National University Health System, Singapore

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About Prof. A Vathsala

Prof. A Vathsala is a renowned Nephrologist with +30 years of expertise and knowledge.
Her research interests include alloantibodies, desensitisation, immunosuppression following transplant, infectious diseases following transplant, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenomics.
She is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the American Society of Transplantation, the Singapore Society of Nephrology, the Asian Society of Transplantation. and the Singapore Medical Association.
Prof. A Vathsala has completed her MD (1979) from the University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
She received MRCP (UK) in 1986 and FRCP (UK) in 1996.
She is the author of various papers and publications.
Prof. A Vathsala is well-versed in English and Hindi.

Special Interest

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

MD, 1979, University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

MRCP, 1986, UK

FRCP, 1996, UK

- National Outstanding Clinician Award in 2010, - Lim Cheng Hong Gold Medal in 2011, - SSN Achievement award by the Singapore Society of Nephrology in 2013, - Chapter of Renal Physicians Gold Medal in 2015.