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Introduction
Department of Nephrology looks after conditions affecting kidneys. These include acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, Nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, urinary tract infection, Nephrolithiasis, renal tubular disorders and Reno vascular disease. It also covers patients on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and Patients with renal transplant.
Infrastructure
In Patient Department (IPD):
Nephrology ward is currently being renovated to have 30 beds, 4 bedded HDU, and one isolation room. Ward is attended by post MBBS Junior residents and Post MD Medicine senior residents round the clock. Procedures like Bedside USG, Bedside Kidney biopsy, Tunneled catheter removal. Procedure room is going to be equipped with portable USG and USG guided Kidney biopsies are performed in this room.
Dialysis Unit:
Dialysis room is currently equipped with 10 hemodialysis machine including 2 for seropositive patient. Dialysis center is managed by trained and skilled dialysis technical staffs and routinely perform intermittent HD, SLED, SCUF and Plasmaphaeresis.
Minor Operation Theatre:
Following procedures are being performed on routine basis in minor OT at A block.
Renal Transplant ICU and Ward are currently under construction
Planned Up gradation of Facilities
Nephrology ward is currently being renovated to have 30 beds, 4 bedded HDU, and one isolation room. Ward is attended by post MBBS Junior residents and Post MD Medicine senior residents round the clock. Procedures like Bedside USG, Bedside Kidney biopsy, Tunneled catheter removal. Procedure room is going to be equipped with portable USG and USG guided Kidney biopsies are performed in this room.
Dialysis Unit:
Dialysis room is currently equipped with 10 hemodialysis machine including 2 for seropositive patient. Dialysis center is managed by trained and skilled dialysis technical staffs and routinely perform intermittent HD, SLED, SCUF and Plasmaphaeresis.
Minor Operation Theatre:
Following procedures are being performed on routine basis in minor OT at A block.
- Tunneled dialysis catheter insertion- USG guided internal or femoral catheter placement done under local anesthesia. DSA/Fluoroscopy guided catheter insertion is done as and when required.
- CAPD catheter insertion- by per - cutaneous and mini laparotomy approach.
Renal Transplant ICU and Ward are currently under construction
Planned Up gradation of Facilities
- Renal Stone Clinic
- State of Art CAPD centre
- Dialysis Access Suite
- Dialysis Technicians Training Program
Spectrum of Activities
- 6 days a week OPD
- Attending peripheral calls and emergency call of both In patients and Out patients
- Twice weekly academic seminar.
Faculty
| SL No. | Name of Faculty | Designation |
|---|
OPD Schedule and Specialty Clinics
| Department | Unit | OPD Schedule | Days | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nephrology | Unit 1 A | General OPD | MON, WED, THU | Dr. Amresh Krishna |
| Nephrology | Unit 1 B | General OPD | TUE, FRI, SAT | Dr. Megha Saigal |
Research and Publication
Dr. Megha Saigal
- Impact of induction therapy on clinical outcomes of Kidney Transplant Recipients : A Single-Centre Cohort Study
- Post Kidney Transplant Unusual Infections- A Diagnostic Conundrum
- Post covid vaccination- new onset glomerulonephritis- a mere co incidence or a impending reality?
Events ( Upcoming / Ongoing)
World Kidney Day - 09th March
Gallery
World Kidney Day 2025
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