Question 1

Where does Dr. Vijay Shankar practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Vijay Shankar practices at Wellness Kidney Clinic - Boring Canal Road.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Vijay Shankar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Vijay Shankar for Peritoneal Dialysis, Dialysis / Haemodialysis, Diabetes Renal Failure. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. Vijay Shankar?

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Dr. Vijay Shankar has been recommended by 5 patients and has recieved stories from 4 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. Vijay Shankar's education qualification?

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Dr. Vijay Shankar has the following qualifications - DM - Nephrology, MD - General Medicine, MBBS.

Question 5

What does Dr. Vijay Shankar specialises in ?

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Dr. Vijay Shankar specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, Internal Medicine.

Question 6

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

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Dr. Vijay Shankar has an overall experience of 15 years. View where has Dr. Vijay Shankar practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. Vijay Shankar?

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Dr. Vijay Shankar working in Ruban Memorial Hospital as a consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician. He taking care of all diseases related to kidney like a Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD), Glomerulonephritis, Acute Kidney Injury, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Post Renal Transplant Patients, Nephrotic Syndrome, Diabetic Nephropathy Renal Stone, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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