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Best Paediatric Nephrologists in Kolkata

Paediatric Nephrologist :

A Pediatric Nephrologist is a nephrologist or Pediatrician who further specializes in diagnosis, management, and treatment with medications of diseases and disorders of the kidney and urinary tract in infants and children.

30 Paediatric Nephrologists found

Dr. Rajiv Sinha - Paediatrician

Dr. Rajiv Sinha

MBBS, MD, MRCPCH , CCST

Fellowship - Pediatric Nephrology

Paediatrician

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Dr. Smartya Pulai - Nephrologist

Dr. Smartya Pulai

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

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Dr. Bismay Kumar - Nephrologist

Dr. Bismay Kumar

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology)

Nephrologist

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Dr. P S Mukherjee - Nephrologist

Dr. P S Mukherjee

MBBS, MRCP, DNB, FCCP, CST

Nephrologist

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Dr. Arpita Lahiri Ray Chaudhuri - Nephrologist

Dr. Arpita Lahiri Ray Chaudhuri

MBBS, MD, DNB, DM

Nephrologist

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Dr. Manish Kumar Jain - Nephrologist

Dr. Manish Kumar Jain

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology)

Nephrologist

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Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta - Nephrologist

Dr. Arup Ratan Dutta

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology), FRCP

Nephrologist

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Dr. Partha Karmakar - Nephrologist

Dr. Partha Karmakar

MBBS, DNB, MRCP

Nephrologist

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Dr. Ritesh Kauntia - Nephrologist

Dr. Ritesh Kauntia

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

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Dr. Dipankar Sirkar - Nephrologist

Dr. Dipankar Sirkar

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology)

Nephrologist

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Dr. Avinandan Banerjee - Nephrologist

Dr. Avinandan Banerjee

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

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Dr. Sandipan Halder - Nephrologist

Dr. Sandipan Halder

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

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Dr. Jayanta Dutta - Nephrologist

Dr. Jayanta Dutta

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

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Dr. Rajib Mondal - Nephrologist

Dr. Rajib Mondal

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology)

Nephrologist

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Dr. Abhijit Taraphder - Nephrologist

Dr. Abhijit Taraphder

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

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Paediatric nephrologist in Kolkata should be consulted for the following disorders in children:

A consultation with a paediatric nephrologist in Kolkata is advisable if the child has problems such as abnormal findings on a urine exam such as proteinuria, frequent UTIs, there are elevated creatinine levels or other abnormal kidney function tests, the child is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, congenital kidney abnormalities, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, kidney stones, or if there is a family history of kidney disease.

Child nephrologist doctor on the first visit may perform the following:

When you visit a paediatric nephrologist near you in Kolkata, the specialist will inquire about the symptoms and problems troubling the child and take a complete medical history, including family history. A physical examination will follow this to assess the child's overall health with a special focus on identifying any problems related to the kidneys and the urinary tract. Required diagnostic tests are advised, and a treatment plan is devised and discussed based on the diagnosis.

Subcategories in paediatric nephrology:

The subcategories of paediatric nephrology include 

  • General paediatric Nephrology
  • Paediatric Transplant Nephrology 
  • Paediatric Dialysis Nephrology
  • Paediatric Hypertension Management 
  • Paediatric Renal Genetics
  • Paediatric Renal Pathology

Common conditions treated by the paediatric nephrologist:

Some of the common conditions that are treated by a paediatric nephrologist include acute kidney injury or AKI, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, congenital kidney abnormalities such as polycystic kidney disease, renal agenesis, hydronephrosis, etc., recurrent urinary tract infections, kidney stones, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, renal tubular disorders, or if there is a requirement for renal transplantation.

Frequently asked questions

The qualifications of a paediatric nephrologist include an MBBS degree followed by a postgraduate degree in MD or DNB paediatrics or a Diploma in child health. This is followed by a Fellowship or certification in paediatric Nephrology.

A paediatric nephrologist focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and medical problems affecting the kidneys and urinary tract in children and the paediatric age group, while a paediatrician is the first point of consultation for paediatric health problems and overall healthcare and well-being of a child.

The average cost of a consultation with a paediatric nephrologist can range between Rs.400 - Rs.1,000 or more depending on the experience and expertise of the specialist as well as the location of their practice.

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