Question 1

What is Dr. Harshal Khobragade's education qualification?

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Dr. Harshal Khobragade has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Nephrology.

Question 2

What does Dr. Harshal Khobragade specialises in ?

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Dr. Harshal Khobragade specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, Internal Medicine.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Harshal Khobragade have?

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Dr. Harshal Khobragade has an overall experience of 10 years. View where has Dr. Harshal Khobragade practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Harshal Khobragade?

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Dr. Harshal Khobragade is a Nephrologist/Renal Specialist and Internal Medicine and has an experience of 10 years in these fields. She completed MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences , Nashik in 2016,MD - General Medicine from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences , Nashik in 2019 and DM - Nephrology from KLE Institute of Higher Education And Research in 2025.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is a nephrologist?

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A nephrologist is a medical professional who deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of kidney diseases. They also have expertise in identifying how kidney conditions can affect other parts of the body. They can prescribe medical and surgical treatments, but cannot perform surgeries.

Question 6

Can a nephrologist treat urinary tract infection?

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A nephrologist can treat a patient with a chronic urinary tract infection, as there is a chance that it may have spread to the kidneys. A urologist too can treat a urinary tract infection.

Question 7

Does a nephrologist perform a kidney transplant?

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Nephrologists are not qualified to perform a kidney transplant. They check the patient for any medical conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes as these need to be controlled before the transplantation begins. Even after the transplantation surgery, nephrologists care after patients for a long time for follow-up care and problems that may arise, such as transplant rejection.

Question 8

For what symptoms should I go to a nephrologist?

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You should consult a nephrologist for the following symptoms:
Protein or blood in the urine
Diabetes
Autoimmune diseases such as lupus
Abnormal heart rhythm
High or low blood pressure
Anaemia
Difficulty, pain or bleeding while urination
Severe pain in the region of the kidney
Recurrent kidney stones
Chronic infections in the urinary tract

Question 9

Can a nephrologist treat kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Nephrologists are involved in the treatment and prevention of recurrent kidney stones. They will order blood and urine tests to determine the factors that are making the person prone to developing kidney stones. However, since a nephrologist is not trained to perform operations, removal of kidney stones is done by a urologist.

Question 10

What should I expect from my first visit to a nephrologist?

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During your first visit, a nephrologist will review your medical history and do a physical exam. They will order some tests to determine the functioning of the kidney, which include:
Blood tests - include tests such as blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, etc.
Urine tests - include tests such as urine analysis, creatinine clearance, etc.
Imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT scan, and X-ray

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