Are nephrologists available for kidney surgery consultations?

Hello,

Yes. HexaHealth has nephrology and urology specialists who manage different kidney-related conditions. Nephrologists mainly diagnose and treat kidney diseases, kidney failure, dialysis-related problems and kidney-transplant care.

For kidney-related surgery, however, a urologist or kidney-transplant surgeon is often the appropriate specialist. Urology includes procedures such as kidney-stone surgery, nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty and renal transplantation.

Which Specialist Should You Consult?

The right doctor depends on the problem :

• Kidney disease or reduced kidney function → Nephrologist

• Kidney failure or dialysis → Nephrologist

• Kidney stones → Urologist

• Kidney blockage/obstruction → Urologist

• Kidney tumour/cancer requiring surgery → Urologist/Uro-oncologist

• Kidney removal or partial kidney surgery → Urologist

• Kidney transplant → Nephrologist + transplant/urology team

• Unclear kidney problem → Start with a nephrologist for evaluation

What Tests Be Required?

Depending on the symptoms, the doctor advise :

• Serum creatinine and kidney function tests

• eGFR

• Urine examination

• Urine protein tests

• Ultrasound of the kidneys

• CT scan or MRI, when required

• Other blood tests depending on the condition

HexaHealth notes that GFR, which incorporates creatinine-based kidney-function assessment, is an important measure for evaluating kidney function.

How HexaHealth Can Help

HexaHealth is not a hospital. We can help you find a suitable nephrologist, urologist or kidney-transplant specialist and coordinate consultation, investigations, hospital admission and treatment-related support.

Please share your city, the name of the hospital you are referring to, and the exact kidney problem or surgery advised. We can then guide you about the appropriate specialist and next step.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth