Question 1

Where does Dr. Goutham Seralathan practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Goutham Seralathan practices at Dr. J.K.P. Medical Center - Ramanathapuram.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Goutham Seralathan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Goutham Seralathan for Acute Renal Failure, Renal Transplant, Adult Nephrology. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Goutham Seralathan's education qualification?

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Dr. Goutham Seralathan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB - Nephrology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Goutham Seralathan specialises in ?

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Dr. Goutham Seralathan specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Goutham Seralathan have?

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Dr. Goutham Seralathan has an overall experience of 18 years. View where has Dr. Goutham Seralathan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Goutham Seralathan?

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Dr. Goutham Seralathan is a Nephrologist/Renal Specialist in Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore and has an experience of 18 years in this field. Dr. Goutham Seralathan practices at Dr. J.K.P. Medical Center in Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore. He completed MBBS from Annamalai Universtiy in 2004,MD - General Medicine from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai in 2008 and DNB - Nephrology from National Board Of Examination in 2012. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Acute Renal Failure,Renal Transplant,Adult Nephrology,Nephrology Consultations and Peritoneal Dialysis 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 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 8

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 9

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 10

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

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