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Patel

8 years ago

Visited for Renal (Kidney) Surgery

I recommend this doctor!

My dad was admitted at Billroth, RA puram by 2005 with Kidney failure. He had underwent dialysis initially and then he had Kidney replacement surgery performed. He is almost leading a normal life now, even after 12 years

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K Sureshkumar

5 years ago

I recommend this doctor!

My name is k.sureshkumar. My brother k.magesh got kidney transplant in the year 1999. By the grace of god and doctor he is doing well and following doctor's advice. My thanks are due to the Dr.Vijayskumar , Nephrologis

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Verified Patient

8 years ago

Visited for Kidney Disease Treatment

I recommend this doctor!

He was very receptive about my condition and ordered thorough tests and was found to have mild kidney infection and am undergoing treatment under his loving care. He was referred to me by my relative in Chennai. I am put

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Verified Patient

5 years ago

Visited for Nephrology ICU

I do not recommend this doctor.

I had a bad experience today trying to consult this doctor. First of all, no one from the hospital knows at what time the doctor would be coming for O/P. After getting transferred thrice finally a person asked me to come

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About Dr. R. Vijayakumar

Dr. R. Vijayakumar is a Nephrologist/Renal Specialist in Raja Annamala…read morei Puram, Chennai and has an experience of 42 years in this field. Dr. R. Vijayakumar practices at Billroth Hospital in Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai,Billroth Hospitals in Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai and Vijaya Health Centre in Vadapalani, Chennai. He completed MBBS from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry in 1976,MD - General Medicine from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry in 1980 and DM - Nephrology from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1990.
He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA),Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN),International Society of Nephrology (ISN),American Society of Nephrology and Southern Chapter of Nephrology. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Kidney Stone Treatment,Dialysis / Haemodialysis,Nephrology,Acute Renal Failure and Adult Nephrology etc.read less

Practices at

Raja Annamalai Puram -

Billroth Hospital

Address

Number 52, 2nd Main Road, Trustpakkam, Landmark : near state bank of India

Fees

₹500 for regular consultation

Timings

MON 10:30 AM

01:30 PM

08:00 PM

09:00 PM

TUE 10:30 AM

01:30 PM

08:00 PM

09:00 PM

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services

Kidney Stone Treatment

Dialysis / Haemodialysis

Nephrology

Acute Renal Failure

Adult Nephrology

Chronic Kidney Disease ( CKD )

Urinary Track Infections

Peritoneal Dialysis

Nephrology ICU

Kidney Disease Treatment

Common Questions

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Where does Dr. R. Vijayakumar practice?

A :

Dr. R. Vijayakumar practices at Billroth Hospital - Raja Annamalai Puram and 2 other centres.

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Why do patients visit Dr. R. Vijayakumar?

A :

Patients frequently visit Dr. R. Vijayakumar for Kidney Stone Treatment, Dialysis / Haemodialysis, Nephrology. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

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What do patients say about Dr. R. Vijayakumar?

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Dr. R. Vijayakumar has been recommended by 9 patients and has recieved stories from 7 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Q :

What is Dr. R. Vijayakumar's education qualification?

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Dr. R. Vijayakumar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Nephrology.

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What does Dr. R. Vijayakumar specialises in ?

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Dr. R. Vijayakumar specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Other Information

Specializations

Nephrologist/Renal Specialist

Education

MBBS - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, 1976

MD - General Medicine - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, 1980

DM - Nephrology - Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1990

Experience

1990 - 2015 Sr Consultant & HOD (Nephrology) at Billroth Hospitals (Chennai Kaliappa), RA Puram

2008 - 2015 Sr Consultant & HOD (Nephrology) at Vijaya Health Centre, Vadapalani

1998 - 2011 Professor and HOD (Nephrology) at Stanley Medical College

1990 - 1998 Assistant Professor of Nephrology at Madras Medical College

1985 - 1988 Tutor in Nephrology at Stanley Medical College

Awards and Recognitions

Madras University Gold Medallist in M.D. Medicine

Memberships

Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)

International Society of Nephrology (ISN)

American Society of Nephrology

Southern Chapter of Nephrology

Registrations

28923 Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 1977

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