Question 1

Where does Dr. Varun Kumar B practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Varun Kumar B practices at American Kidney Institute - Veterinary Colony.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Varun Kumar B?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Varun Kumar B for Hemodiafiltration (HDF), Kidney Stone Treatment, Hemodialysis. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Varun Kumar B's education qualification?

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Dr. Varun Kumar B has the following qualifications - DM - Nephrology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Varun Kumar B specialises in ?

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Dr. Varun Kumar B specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Varun Kumar B have?

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Dr. Varun Kumar B has an overall experience of 9 years. View where has Dr. Varun Kumar B practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Varun Kumar B?

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Dr. Varun Kumar B says "I have completed MBBS from Vydehi Institute of Medical sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore in 2010. I finished my MD in General Medicine from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in 2014, and was awarded the Delcure Life Sciences Gold Medal and 'Student of the Year' award during my MD in 2014. I completed my DM Nephrology from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai and was awarded the Poovaiammal Gold Medal for best outstanding student from Sri Ramachandra University in 2017. Have experience in handling all types of renal cases, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, renal transplant, hypertnesion, proteinuria 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?

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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?

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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?

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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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