Question 1

Where does Dr. Dipankar Sirkar practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Dipankar Sirkar practices at Sugarline Academy of Health Sciences - Naktala.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Dipankar Sirkar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Dipankar Sirkar for Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment, Adult Nephrology. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Dipankar Sirkar's education qualification?

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Dr. Dipankar Sirkar has the following qualifications - DM - Nephrology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Dipankar Sirkar specialises in ?

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Dr. Dipankar Sirkar specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Dipankar Sirkar have?

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Dr. Dipankar Sirkar has an overall experience of 15 years. View where has Dr. Dipankar Sirkar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Dipankar Sirkar?

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Dr. Dipankar Sirkar is a Nephrologist/Renal Specialist in Naktala, Kolkata and has an experience of 15 years in this field. Dr. Dipankar Sirkar practices at Sugarline Academy of Health Sciences in Naktala, Kolkata and Behala Balananda Brahmachary Hospital And Research Centre in Behala, Kolkata. He completed DM - Nephrology from Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER, SSKM Hospital), Kolkata in 2011. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment and Adult Nephrology etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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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