Question 1

Where does Dr. SJS Khurana practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. SJS Khurana practices at Fortis Escort Hospital - Verka.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. SJS Khurana?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. SJS Khurana for Nephrectomy (Kidney Removal), Proteinuria, Kidney Stone Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. SJS Khurana's education qualification?

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Dr. SJS Khurana has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Medicine, DM - Nephrology.

Question 4

What does Dr. SJS Khurana specialises in ?

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Dr. SJS Khurana specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. SJS Khurana have?

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Dr. SJS Khurana has an overall experience of 55 years. View where has Dr. SJS Khurana practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. SJS Khurana?

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Dr. SJS Khurana is a senior Nephrologist consultant at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar. He has more than 42 years of experience which includes teaching for a few years. After completing graduation in 1970, Dr. Khurana joined the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) and served as a consultant, MD (Nephrology). During his tenure with Armed forces medical services, he also served as a medical specialist and as a Nephrologist up until his retirement. He is also a recognized PG teacher (Professor of Medicine) in Community Hospital Bangalore and Guru Ram Dass Medical College, Amristar.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a nephrologist?

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A nephrologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats conditions related to kidneys in adults and children. A nephrologist also treats different complications arising due to abnormal functioning of kidneys.

Question 8

Can a nephrologist treat urinary tract infection?

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Though your family doctor can treat urinary tract infection, in case of a serious underlying condition which can cause recurrent urinary tract infections, your doctor may advise you to see a nephrologist. A nephrologist will examine the exact reason and recommend an appropriate treatment. If the infection is damaging your kidneys, then a nephrologist is better qualified to give treatment.

Question 9

Does a nephrologist perform a kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

A surgeon who is specialized in treating conditions of kidney performs a kidney transplant surgery. A nephrologist is responsible for the medical treatment and care of the person before and after the kidney transplant surgery. However, a nephrologist does not perform a transplant surgery.

Question 10

For what symptoms should I go to a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

In case of following symptoms, you may visit a nephrologist: 
less amount of urine is passed 
swelling on the legs, feet and ankle 
tiredness 
shortness of breath 
nausea 
burning or pain while passing urine
blood in urine
fever with pus in urine
history of kidney or bladder stones

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