The kidneys are two about fist-sized bean-shaped organs. These are positioned just below the rib cage on each side of your spine. About a half cup of blood is filtered by healthy kidneys every minute, removing wastes and extra water to create urine. Two tiny muscular tubes called ureters, one on each side of the bladder, carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Your bladder stores urine. The bladder, ureters, and kidneys make up the urinary tract.Your body's kidneys are in charge of eliminating waste and extra fluid. In addition to eliminating acid produced by your body's cells, your kidneys also maintain a normal level of water, salts, and minerals in your blood, including potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and calcium. Nephrons, or roughly a million filtering units, make up each of your kidneys. Every nephron has a tubule and a filter known as the glomerulus. Your blood is filtered by the glomerulus in the nephrons, and then the tubule restores necessary chemicals to your blood while eliminating waste.
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.
