Prabhakar Bhurke Nephrology Urology and Gynecology Fertility Clinic Branch 1, Andheri West

Just one phrase to describe myself ... Multi System Systemic Lupus Nephritis . My name is Karishma Shaikh. In Paris City in European Union in Oct 2020, I developed swelling of my face. All Paris Hospitals were overflowing with Covid-19 patients, and, I got an Appointment for Paris Doctor, for three months later on, for Dec 2020. I browsed the internet and learnt about this being possibly kidney issue, and , contacted Dr Sandip Bhurke in Andheri, Mumbai, India. He suggested a video call. Within 5 seconds of the video call, looking at my swollen face with Butterfly rash on my cheeks, Dr Bhurke suggested that I may be having Lupus Nephritis Kidney problem. I flew back urgently to Mumbai, and, Dr Bhurke attended to me in OPD of Prabhakar Bhurke Nephrology Urology and Gynaecology Infertility Clinic Mumbai at 3 AM in the night. I got admitted thereafter. My list of problems is too long, but, here goes ...

These medical words are reproduced from my discharge card and give a summary of my medical problems ...

1 SLE Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

2 ANA and dsDNA strong positive

3 Pulsed with Methyl Prednisolone and Second Line MMF Mycophenolate Mofetil started

4 Multi System Involvement

A Skin, Face, Fingers, Hairs

B Hematological Duocytopenia

C Vasculitic Lower Abdominal Pain and Vasculitic Pancreatitis

D Eye Corneal oedema

E Hypotension

F Generalised Vasculitic Lymphadenitis

5 Kidney Biopsy postponed in view of Minimal Proteinuria

6 Vaccinated against Hepatitis B, Influenza and Pneumococcus.

Dr Bhurke has explained to my Family that Lupus never leaves the body and cannot be cured. Lupus can wake up again , which , is called as Flares. Lupus can quieten down for long time, is called as Remission.

After discharge, special Lupus medicines of Steroids Prednisolone were tapered slowly, but unfortunately again my disease activity increased. My medicines were again increased and slowly tapered. I have now normal life and am back to Europe. I am currently near last step of stoppage of special Lupus Medicines. Currently there is no disease activity as of February 2022. I still do video call consultation from Paris with Dr Sandip Prabhakar Bhurke.

My mother Sunaina Mishra is 50 years old. In May 2019 she developed severe urine infection with effect on urinary bladder and kidneys i.e. cystitis and pyelonephritis. We met Sandip Bhurke at Prabhakar Bhurke Clinic in Andheri. CT scan and sonography confirmed the disease. Dr. Bhurke gave antibiotics and advise to check for woman infection. Gynecologist did PAP smear test of vagina which showed infection of vagintis. CT scan of stomach also showed scarring of kidney. Urologist Doctor opinion was also referred. My mother despite cure, would get repeated urine infections. Hence Dr Bhurke started special antibiotics course for urinary antisepsis for 6 months. Since then the frequency and intensity of my mother's urinary infection has reduced. She sometimes get abdominal pain but urine infection is absent in reports. Hence, Dr Bhurke had advise OGDscopy of stomach and intestine if required. Now my mother is on supportive urinary alkalinizer syrup. We are doing urine report once every month and contacting Dr Bhurke in OPD.

My 80 year old father Vithoba Bane, was already Diabetic and Hypertensive and had weak Kidneys on both sides. His creatinine was high 1.7 in 2019. Last month, in July 2022, he fainted and had low sugar. Testing Sonography showed small kidneys and Creatinine risen to 4.0. Our neighbour referred us to Prabhakar Bhurke Clinic. Due to Blood issue of low platelets, Dr Sandip Bhurke did special test of M Band for blood cancer multiple myeloma. Unfortunately, it came positive. Dr Bhurke sent us to Blood Cancer Doctor Oncologist. Bone Marrow Biopsy test showed 3% plasma cells. PET-CT Test showed no bone lytic lesion. Hence low grade blood cancer of MGUS was diagnosed. MGUS was explained to us as Chemotherapy treatment not required and requiring careful frequent testing. Due to supportive medicines and nutritional supplements given by Dr Bhurke, my fathers creatinine is slowly reducing. Once a month Kidney testing has been advised to us, on his Yellow Paper.

In March 2018, my 6 year old son, Ali Attar developed cough. Testing showed urine protein and urine red blood cells present. We met Kidney Doctor Dr Sandip Bhurke. Special blood test of ANA anti nuclear antibody was negative. Despite supportive medicines, protein in urine continued. Then, in November 2018, we went ahead with Kidney biopsy. Report was Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome MCNS. Slowly urine protein reduced. Hence, heavy drug of steroid was cancelled. Now my son is on single Kidney helping medicine Enalapril. Urine protein continues in very small amount. We check reports every three months. As per Dr Bhurke, only supportive medicine to continue.

God Bless Dr . Sandeep Bhurke .

In the 5 years of my husband ailment we hve visited 4 doctors but yet we never got the satisfaction mainly becoz the Dr's hardly spoke n each experience ws only demotivating n negative. Dr. Bhurke after having a family n being a young parent yet he gave a listening ear, had a very good sense humour n was so helpful n full of knowledge yet so simple n humble. Was motivated by his kind gesture. Too committed n dedicated to the call that God has given him. We got more than we could expect. Praise God for the gift of such doctors.

I recently had the pleasure of consulting with Dr. S. Burke, a nephrologist, and I cannot express enough how amazing my experience was. As a patient hailing from Tanzania, finding a competent and compassionate doctor can be quite challenging, but Dr. Burke exceeded all expectations.

Right from the moment I entered his office, I felt a sense of warmth and professionalism. Dr. Burke's friendly demeanor instantly put me at ease, and he actively listened to my concerns with genuine empathy. His ability to establish a comfortable patient-doctor rapport is truly commendable.

Dr. Burke's knowledge and expertise in nephrology are remarkable. He explained complex medical concepts in a manner that was easy for me to understand, ensuring that I was well-informed about my condition and the available treatment options. He patiently addressed all my questions and concerns, taking the time to thoroughly explain each aspect of my diagnosis and the recommended course of action.

One aspect that truly stood out during my consultation with Dr. Burke was his attentiveness. He paid meticulous attention to detail, carefully analyzing my medical history and symptoms to provide an accurate diagnosis. His thoroughness and dedication to understanding the underlying causes of my condition instilled a great deal of confidence in me, as I knew I was in capable hands.

I am mr Arvind Gupta would recommend Dr. Sandip Bhurke for many satisfied reason for get treated my wife Mrs Geeta Gupta who has medical renal problem of weak kidneys. She is on now regular treatment by Dr. Sandip Bhurke. Creatinine used to get fluctuates slightly up and down. After having treatment my wife is now quiet healthy enough to fight with me daily. She has recovered now good health & living healthy life.

I am Vinayak Niman from Andheri. My mother Sunanda is now 50 years old. In 2015 my mother was admitted for fever. Testing by Doctors showed that both kidneys were permanently failed. So lifelong dialysis was started in 2015. This was a shock to my entire family. Then I brought my mother to Dr Sandip Bhurke. In last seven years mother has had three hemodialysis catheters, four AV Fistulas on both hands, and now finally permacatheter in right chest. This is called as multiple access failure by Dr Bhurke. My mother is able to do kitchen work at home. She is on 3 per week regular dialysis. Dr Bhurke helps us to get free rations from Shree Adinath Charitable Trust in Mumbai. Every month we get free grains, flour, edible oil, and sometimes clothes, blankets, umbrellas, from these Trustees. I am working as office boy with low pay. So this helps my family. I was not able to complete my college studies due to financial reasons.

My mother Sangeeta Rungta lives in Mau (Uttar Pradesh).Since 2018, She had back pain. Since 2020 she had small rise in creatine.We met Dr. Sandip Prabhakar Bhurke in June 2021.Multiple tests were done to find out cause of high creatinine. Special report of M.band came strongly positive. Oncologist doctor confirmed blood cancer (Multiple Myeloma), which is in smoldering phase.So currently chemotherapy has been postponed.My mother comes regularly from Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai for kidney & cancer care.We are very thankful and obliged to Dr. Bhurke for his diagnosis and saved us from trouble and too much suffering.

Found the individual very rude, arrogant and stubborn. He wasn’t patient friendly and also wasn’t interested to listen to the patient. He insisted and tried his best to ***** *** convince the patient **** ** ***** *** ** ** ****** get admitted to the hospital of his choice that evening and carry out dialysis. This concerned individual lacked ***** ********* *** empathy. We found the individual completely opposite of the rating given in Practo and hence feel we got tricked as we relied on Practo rating and selected this doctor. Out patient ** **** *** ****** *** **** ******* *** *** ************* ** is leading a normal life and came to Mumbai few days back from another city for visiting family. He went for a consultation as he wanted a second opinion