Question 1

Where does Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam practice?

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Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam practices at Kauvery Hospital - Alwarpet.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam for Renal Transplantation – living, cadaveric and Pediatric, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

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

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Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - General Medicine, DNB - Nephrology.

Question 4

What does Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam specialises in ?

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Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, Nephrologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam have?

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Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam has an overall experience of 35 years. View where has Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam?

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Senior Consultant Nephrologist with 19 years of experience. Performed over 500 renal transplantations including living and cadaver transplants. Induction free Immuno suppression program in living related renal transplantation with excellent long term survival is the highlight of our transplant program. Pioneer in CAPD in India. Studied the peritoneal transport characteristics in Indian patients and modified the PET graph to accommodate for Indian patients. Academically oriented with 75 publications and presentations in various National and International forums. Recognized post graduate teacher in Nephrology and in General Medicine.. 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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