Question 1

Where does Dr. Vivek Goel practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Vivek Goel practices at Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals - Salt Lake Bypass.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Vivek Goel?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Vivek Goel for Peritoneal Dialysis, Acute Renal Failure, Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Vivek Goel's education qualification?

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Dr. Vivek Goel has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB - Nephrology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Vivek Goel specialises in ?

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Dr. Vivek Goel specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, Nephrologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Vivek Goel have?

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Dr. Vivek Goel has an overall experience of 12 years. View where has Dr. Vivek Goel practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Vivek Goel?

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Dr. Vivek Goel is a Nephrologist in Kolkata with 12 years of experience, practising at Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals and Apollo Clinic. Qualifications include DNB - Nephrology from National Board of Examination, India, MD - General Medicine from West Bengal State University and MBBS from West Bengal State University. Memberships include International Society of Hemodialysis, International Society of Nephrology, International and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation. Areas of focus include Nephrotic syndromes, Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Kidney Failure and Peritoneal Dialysis.. 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?

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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