Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Shankar G?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Shankar G for Ureteroscopy (URS), Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy, Kidney Stone Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Shankar G's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What does Dr. Shankar G specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shankar G specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shankar G has an overall experience of 18 years. View where has Dr. Shankar G practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Shankar G?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shankar G is a Nephrologist/Renal Specialist and has an experience of 18 years in this field. He completed MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Andhra Pradesh in 2007,MD - General Medicine from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Andhra Pradesh in 2012 and DM - Nephrology from JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION in 2017. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Ureteroscopy (URS),Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy,Kidney Stone Treatment,Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Renal Angioplasty & Stenting etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

A nephrologist is a medical professional specialized in diagnosis, treatment and management of kidney-related conditions.

Question 7

Can a nephrologist treat urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

A nephrologist only treats kidney disorders; a urinary tract infection that has spread to the kidneys can be treated by a nephrologist. However, a regular physician too can treat a urinary tract infection.

Question 8

Does a nephrologist perform a kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

A nephrologist who is trained in transplant surgical procedures of the kidney can perform a kidney transplant. A nephrosurgeon can do this. However, a nephrologist cannot perform such surgeries.

Question 9

For what symptoms should I go to a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

If you are suffering from conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease or have a family history of kidney disease, symptoms like burning in the urine, blood in the urine, dribbling of urine, etc. then you should see a nephrologist to check for the risk of kidney problems.

Question 10

Can a nephrologist treat kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a nephrologist can treat kidney stones. He is specialied to treat such conditions with the help of hydrotherapy, medicines and if needed may advice for a surgery.

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