The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are around the size of a fist. These are placed on each side of your spine, directly below the rib cage. Every minute, healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood, eliminating wastes and excess water to produce urine. Urine travels from the kidneys to the bladder via two thin muscle tubes called ureters, one on each side of the bladder. Urine is stored in your bladder. The urinary tract includes your kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Your kidneys are responsible for removing waste and excess fluid from your body. Your kidneys also eliminate acid created by your body's cells and keep a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals in your blood, such as sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. Each of your kidneys is composed of approximately a million filtering units known as nephrons. Each nephron has a filter called the glomerulus as well as a tubule. The nephrons filter your blood in two steps: the glomerulus filters it, and the tubule returns required chemicals to your blood while removing wastes.
Prof. (Dr.) Sham Sunder specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension-related kidney disorders, glomerular diseases, kidney stones, electrolyte imbalances, and renal failure.
You should consult a nephrologist if you have persistent high blood pressure, diabetes with kidney complications, swelling in the legs or face, blood or protein in urine, abnormal kidney function tests, or symptoms of chronic kidney disease.
Yes. He offers comprehensive kidney transplant services, including pre-transplant evaluation, donor and recipient assessment, post-transplant care, and long-term follow-up to ensure successful outcomes.
Yes. Prof. (Dr.) Sham Sunder has extensive expertise in managing both Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), providing personalized treatment plans based on each patient's medical condition.
Yes. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of kidney disease. Early diagnosis, regular monitoring, and proper treatment can help protect kidney function and prevent complications.
He is an AIIMS-trained nephrologist with over 26 years of experience, international fellowship training, more than 40 research publications, and extensive expertise in dialysis and kidney transplantation. He has also served as Chairman and Head of leading nephrology departments in India.
Please bring your previous medical records, laboratory reports, imaging studies, current medications, blood pressure records, and any previous dialysis or transplant-related documents to help with an accurate evaluation.
You can book an appointment by calling the clinic, using the appointment form on the website, or contacting the hospital directly for consultation scheduling and availability.
