Question 1

Where does Dr. K Balamukunthan practice?

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Dr. K Balamukunthan practices at RAVINA HOSPITAL - Maduravoyal.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. K Balamukunthan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. K Balamukunthan for Muscle Cramps, Fatigue, Itching. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. K Balamukunthan's education qualification?

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Dr. K Balamukunthan has the following qualifications - DM - Nephrology, MD - General Medicine, MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. K Balamukunthan specialises in ?

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Dr. K Balamukunthan specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, Bariatric Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Nephrologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. K Balamukunthan have?

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Dr. K Balamukunthan has an overall experience of 21 years. View where has Dr. K Balamukunthan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. K Balamukunthan?

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Dr. K Balamukunthan is a Nephrologist/Renal Specialist,Bariatric Surgeon and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Maduravoyal, Chennai and has an experience of 21 years in these fields. Dr. K Balamukunthan practices at RAVINA HOSPITAL in Maduravoyal, Chennai,Sri Gokulam Hospital in Tambaram West, Chennai and DM Hospital in T Nagar, Chennai. He completed DM - Nephrology from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai in 2015,MD - General Medicine from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2010 and MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2005. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Muscle Cramps,Fatigue,Itching,Renal Osteodystrophy and Renal Artery Stenosis etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a nephrologist?

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

Question 8

Can a nephrologist treat urinary tract infection?

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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 9

Does a nephrologist perform a kidney transplant?

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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 10

For what symptoms should I go to a nephrologist?

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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.

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