Question 1

Where does Dr. Jojo Pullockara practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Jojo Pullockara practices at Apollo Adlux Hospital - Angamaly.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Jojo Pullockara?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Jojo Pullockara for Hemoperfusion, Acute Kidney Disease (AKI) Treatment, Preoperative and Postoperative Care of Renal Transplant Patients. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Jojo Pullockara's education qualification?

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Dr. Jojo Pullockara has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Nephrology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Jojo Pullockara specialises in ?

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Dr. Jojo Pullockara specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Jojo Pullockara have?

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Dr. Jojo Pullockara has an overall experience of 26 years. View where has Dr. Jojo Pullockara practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Jojo Pullockara?

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Dr. Jojo Pullockara is a Nephrologist/Renal Specialist in Angamaly, Ernakulam and has an experience of 26 years in this field. Dr. Jojo Pullockara practices at Apollo Adlux Hospital in Angamaly, Ernakulam. He completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Trivandrum in 1990,MD - General Medicine from Government Medical College, Trivandrum in 1996 and DM - Nephrology from Government Medical College, Kottayam in 1999. He is a member of Medical Council of India (MCI). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Hemoperfusion,Acute Kidney Disease (AKI) Treatment,Preoperative and Postoperative Care of Renal Transplant Patients,Polycystic Kidney Disease and Hemodiafiltration (HDF) 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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