A nephrologist is a medical professional who focuses on identifying and treating kidney diseases. If you exhibit any kidney disease symptoms or any problems that might harm your kidneys, you should consult a nephrologist. Your nephrologist will review your medical history, prescribe tests, and treat your disease during your sessions. A medical professional who specializes in kidney treatment is known as a nephrologist. Your urinary system includes your kidneys. Your kidneys are bean-shaped organs that filter your blood to eliminate waste, extra water, and electrolytes before urine (pee) leaves your body. A pediatric nephrologist is a medical professional who focuses on kidney care and treatment for infants, kids, teenagers, and young adults. In addition to performing kidney and pancreatic transplants, transplant nephrology also specializes in providing care for kidney and pancreas transplant recipients. Because of the slight overlap in their areas of specialty, nephrologists and urologists might be difficult to distinguish from one another. Nephrologists specialize on kidney-related illnesses. If you have a problem that affects your kidneys or kidney function, a nephrologist is the finest medical professional to care for you.
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.
