Question 1

Where does Dr. Ravi Shankar practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ravi Shankar practices at Abhaya Multispeciality Hospital - Suryaraopet.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Ravi Shankar?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Ravi Shankar for Electrolyte Disorders, Nephrologist/ Renal Specialist, Nephrology Consultations. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Ravi Shankar's education qualification?

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Dr. Ravi Shankar has the following qualifications - MBBS, DM - Nephrology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Ravi Shankar specialises in ?

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Dr. Ravi Shankar specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Ravi Shankar have?

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Dr. Ravi Shankar has an overall experience of 28 years. View where has Dr. Ravi Shankar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Ravi Shankar?

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Dr. Ravi Shankar is a Nephrologist/Renal Specialist in Suryaraopet, Vijayawada and has an experience of 28 years in this field. Dr. Ravi Shankar practices at Abhaya Multispeciality Hospital in Suryaraopet, Vijayawada. He completed MBBS from Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada in 1998 and DM - Nephrology from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Andhra Pradesh in 2009. He is a member of Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Electrolyte Disorders,Nephrologist/ Renal Specialist,Nephrology Consultations,Viral Fever and Haemodialysis etc.. 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?

Accepted Answer

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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