Question 1

Where does Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar practice?

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Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar practices at Visakha Diabetes & Endocrine Centre - Maharani Peta.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar for Kidney Dialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) treatment, Kidney Stone Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar's education qualification?

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Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Nephrology.

Question 4

What does Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar specialises in ?

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Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, General Physician, Nephrologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar have?

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Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar has an overall experience of 19 years. View where has Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar?

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Dr. B.B.Phani Kumar is a Nephrologist and kidney transplant physician. Completed MD - General medicine in 2004 and DM - Nephrology in 2009. . View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a nephrologist?

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A nephrologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats conditions related to kidneys in adults and children. A nephrologist also treats different complications arising due to abnormal functioning of kidneys.

Question 8

Can a nephrologist treat urinary tract infection?

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Though your family doctor can treat urinary tract infection, in case of a serious underlying condition which can cause recurrent urinary tract infections, your doctor may advise you to see a nephrologist. A nephrologist will examine the exact reason and recommend an appropriate treatment. If the infection is damaging your kidneys, then a nephrologist is better qualified to give treatment.

Question 9

Does a nephrologist perform a kidney transplant?

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A surgeon who is specialized in treating conditions of kidney performs a kidney transplant surgery. A nephrologist is responsible for the medical treatment and care of the person before and after the kidney transplant surgery. However, a nephrologist does not perform a transplant surgery.

Question 10

For what symptoms should I go to a nephrologist?

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In case of following symptoms, you may visit a nephrologist: 
less amount of urine is passed 
swelling on the legs, feet and ankle 
tiredness 
shortness of breath 
nausea 
burning or pain while passing urine
blood in urine
fever with pus in urine
history of kidney or bladder stones

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