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Dr. Chandra Shekar A Nephrologist/Renal Specialist in Bangalore

Dr. Chandra Shekar A

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MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB - Nephrology

Nephrologist/Renal Specialist
26 Years Experience Overall  (16 years as specialist)
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Dr. Chandra Shekar A is a nephrologist in Bangalore with 26 years of experience in medicine and kidney care. He consults at Altius Hospitals in HBR Layout and Narayana Super Specialty Hospitals in Mahalakshmi Layout, Bangalore, and also visits Airaavata Hospitals in Nallagandla, Hyderabad. Patients come to him for the full range of kidney problems, from early kidney disease detected on a routine test to advanced kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplantation.His academic credentials are unusually deep for a practising clinician. After completing his MBBS from Bangalore University in 2000 and MD in General Medicine from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College in 2003, he earned his DNB in Nephrology from the National Board of Examinations in 2010. He became a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology in 2018, and in 2021 completed both an MSc in Organ Transplantation from the University of Liverpool, UK, and a Ph.D. from Vellore Institute of Technology. He is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (registration number 57609, granted in 2000).Dr. Chandra Shekar's practice covers chronic kidney disease management, hemodialysis and hemofiltration, and the care of patients before and after kidney transplant, an area in which his formal transplantation training is a real asset. The services listed under his care also include AV fistula surgery for dialysis access, kidney stone treatment including laser lithotripsy, and DJ stent removal, so patients with both medical and procedural kidney needs can be looked after in a coordinated way.For anyone searching for an experienced nephrologist in Bangalore, whether for a second opinion on rising creatinine, ongoing dialysis support, or a kidney transplant work-up, Dr. Chandra Shekar A offers a rare combination of long clinical experience and advanced international training. He is known among his patients for explaining kidney disease in understandable terms and helping families plan realistically for the road ahead. Appointments can be booked at Altius Hospitals, HBR Layout, or Narayana Super Specialty Hospitals, Mahalakshmi Layout, Bangalore.

HBR Layout, Bangalore

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Mon - Sat

02:30 - 03:30

700

64 Surgeries & Treatments

Kidney Transplant

Kidney Transplant

DJ Stent Removal

DJ Stent Removal

AV Fistula Surgery

AV Fistula Surgery

Kidney Stone Treatment

Kidney Stone Treatment

Laser Lithotripsy

Laser Lithotripsy

Hemofiltration

Hemofiltration

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Q: Where does Dr. Chandra Shekar A practice?

A: Dr. Chandra Shekar A practices at Altius Hospitals - HBR Layout.

Q: How can I take Dr. Chandra Shekar A's appointment ?

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Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Chandra Shekar A?

A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Chandra Shekar A for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) treatment, Kidney Failure Treatment, Hemodialysis. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Q: What do patients say about Dr. Chandra Shekar A?

A: Dr. Chandra Shekar A has been recommended by 14 patients and has recieved stories from 6 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Q: What is Dr. Chandra Shekar A's education qualification?

A: Dr. Chandra Shekar A has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB - Nephrology, Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Msc - Organ Transplantation, Ph.D(Doctor of Philosophy). You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Education

MBBS - Bangalore University, 2000
MD - General Medicine - M.S. Ramaiah Medical College Banglore, 2003
DNB - Nephrology - National Board of Examination, India, 2010

Registrations

57609 Karnataka Medical Council, 2000

Trainings and Certifications

Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology - American society of Nephrology, 2018
Msc - Organ Transplantation - University of Liverpool, UK, 2021
Ph.D(Doctor of Philosophy) - Vellore Institute of Technology, 2021

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