Paediatric Nephrologist :

A paediatric nephrologist is a specialised doctor who will provide diagnosis and treatment for children in case of any diseases affecting the kidney and urinary tract. A paediatric nephrologist is qualified with a graduation in MBBS, followed by a post-graduation in MD, paediatrics. Then, I further specialised with a super speciality fellowship in pediatric nephrology. A paediatric nephrologist can provide treatments for conditions such as kidney failure, glomerular diseases, kidney infections, kidney stones, hereditary kidney diseases, high blood pressure, congenital kidney abnormalities, haemolytic uremic syndrome, urinary tract infections, end-stage kidney disease, renal artery stenosis, blood in urine, and protein in urine. The symptoms which are addressed by a paediatric nephrologist will be cloudy urine or foamy urine, swelling of hands, legs, face, abdomen, poor growth in the child, high blood pressure, recurrent urinary tract infections, fatigue, painful urination, and lack of appetite.

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Dr. Gullipalli Prasad ? (Dr. Gullipalli Prasad - Nephrologist) : Profile

Dr. Gullipalli Prasad

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

Kancharapalem

Visakhapatnam

Kancharapalem, visakhapatnam

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Mon - Sat :
08:30 am - Onwards
Fee : 500

10-50-80

Waltair Main Road

Ram Nagar, visakhapatnam

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Mon - Sat :
05:30 pm - 07:00 pm
Fee : 700
Dr. M.S.Ravi Shankar ? (Dr. M.S.Ravi Shankar - Nephrologist) : Profile

Dr. M.S.Ravi Shankar

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology)

Nephrologist

Ram Nagar

Rockdale Layout

Waltair Main Road, Visakhapatnam

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Mon - Fri :
10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
Fee : 600
Dr. Velagala Srinivas ? (Dr. Velagala Srinivas - Nephrologist) : Profile

Dr. Velagala Srinivas

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology)

Nephrologist

1-1-83 , NH16

Beside Petrol Bunk , Sector- 6

Venkojipalem, Visakhapatnam

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12:00 noon - 05:00 pm
Fee : 500
Dr. P. Sri Ram Naveen ? (Dr. P. Sri Ram Naveen - Nephrologist) : Profile

Dr. P. Sri Ram Naveen

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

1-1-83 , NH16

Beside Petrol Bunk , Sector- 6

Venkojipalem, Visakhapatnam

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10:00 am - 02:00 pm | 05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Fee : 500
Dr J.N. Srinivasulu ? (Dr J.N. Srinivasulu - Nephrologist) : Profile

Dr J.N. Srinivasulu

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

29, Waltair Main Rd

Prakasaraopeta

Ram Nagar, Visakhapatnam

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10:30 am - 02:00 pm | 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Fee : 500
Dr. Bhaskara Rao Beesetty ? (Dr. Bhaskara Rao Beesetty - Nephrologist) : Profile

Dr. Bhaskara Rao Beesetty

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

1-1-83 , NH16

Beside Petrol Bunk , Sector- 6

Venkojipalem, Visakhapatnam

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Mon - Sat :
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Fee : 500
Dr. Setti Anil Kumar Patro ? (Dr. Setti Anil Kumar Patro - Nephrologist) : Profile

Dr. Setti Anil Kumar Patro

MBBS, MD, DNB (Nephro)

Nephrologist

10-50-80

Waltair Main Road

Ram Nagar, visakhapatnam

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08:00 am - 09:00 am | 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Fee : 500

Srl No.78p & 76

chinnadagili

Arilova, visakhapatnam

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10:00 am - 03:00 pm
Fee : 1500
Dr. K. Kalyan Chakravarthy ? (Dr. K. Kalyan Chakravarthy - Nephrologist) : Profile

Dr. K. Kalyan Chakravarthy

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology)

Nephrologist

APIIC Health City

Mudasarlova Road

Arilova, visakhapatnam

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09:00 am - 03:00 pm
Fee : 400
Dr. P. Satya Vamsheedhar ? (Dr. P. Satya Vamsheedhar - Nephrologist) : Profile

Dr. P. Satya Vamsheedhar

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

Srl No.78p & 76

chinnadagili

Arilova, visakhapatnam

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10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Fee : 300

1-56-20, Sector 2

Venkojipalem Bus Stop

Venkojipalem, visakhapatnam

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Dr. V. Ramesh Chandra ? (Dr. V. Ramesh Chandra - Nephrologist) : Profile

Dr. V. Ramesh Chandra

MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)

Nephrologist

Jagadamba Junction

Opp Prahlada Kalyana Mandapam

Maharani Peta, visakhapatnam

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12:30 pm - 02:00 pm | 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Fee : 300
Dr. Krishnam Raju Penmatsa ? (Dr. Krishnam Raju Penmatsa - Nephrologist) : Profile

Dr. Krishnam Raju Penmatsa

MBBS, MD, DM, DNB (Nephro)

Nephrologist

D.No. 50-53-14

Gurudwara Lane

Seethammadhara Road, visakhapatnam

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10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Mon - Wed, Fri - Sat :
10:00 am - 01:30 pm
Thu :
12:00 noon - 01:00 pm
Fee : 500
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Who is Paediatric Nephrologist?

A paediatric nephrologist is a specialist doctor trained to diagnose and treat kidney disorders in children up to young adults.

What symptoms should I look for if I suspect a kidney problem in my child?

Symptoms of kidney disease depend on the type of disease. These diseases can be of many different styles. Usually, conditions affecting kidney function may present with puffiness around the eyes and face, decreased urine output, High BP, reduced appetite, swelling of the whole body, nausea and vomiting etc. Diseases like stones in the kidney present with severe sudden onset pain in the loin to the groin associated with vomiting. Blood in urine may be present.

Are there preventive measures to reduce the risk of kidney stones in children?

Some of the preventive treatments to reduce kidney stone risk in children include:

  • Drinking lots of water
  • Limiting salt and high-oxalate foods
  • Maintaining a balanced diet

Frequently Asked Questions
Treatment for kidney disorders depends on the specific condition. Kidney stones may be managed with medication or surgery. UTIs are treated with drugs or procedures. Acute kidney failure may resolve with medication, while chronic failure might require a kidney transplant. Metabolic disorders have tailored treatments. Dialysis might be used in some instances.
A kidney transplant is the last option when all other treatments have failed or are unsuitable. Children can have kidney transplants after the proper cross-match when antigenic testing finds a matching kidney, often from first-degree relatives.
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