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Overview
Dr. Praveen Chandrashekhar is a highly qualified nephrologist based in Mysore, Karnataka, with over 11 years of experience in the field of kidney health. He holds an impressive educational background with an MBBS, MD, and DM in Nephrology. As a specialist in nephrology, Dr. Chandrashekhar is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a variety of kidney disorders, providing comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs. His expertise extends to managing chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and related complications, ensuring his patients receive the highest level of medical attention. Dr. Chandrashekhar is fluent in English, making him accessible to a diverse patient demographic. His affiliation with Apollo hospitals signifies a commitment to quality healthcare, and he is recognized for his patient-centric approach, focusing on both medical treatment and patient education. With a reputation for professionalism and a deep understanding of nephrology, Dr. Praveen Chandrashekhar strives to improve the quality of life for his patients through individualized care plans and ongoing support.
Research and Publication
- Factors affecting the response of treatment with methotrexate in treatment naïve Rheumatoid arthritis patients
- Tuberculosis in renal transplant recipients – Do Rituximab and other immunosuppressant have a role?
- Rapidly progressive renal failure in Type 2 Diabetes mellitus – Changing trends, natural history and outcome
- Acute kidney injury in pregnancy. Praveen Chandrashekar, Anupama Kaul, RajKumar Sharma. Clinical Queries: Nephrology. 2016; 8-15
Special Interests
Intervention Nephrology
- Permacath insertio
- AVF Creation
- ABO Compatible & Incompatible
- Cadaveric Transplantation
List of Treatments
- Acute Kidney Disease Aki Treatment
- Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment
- Chronic Kidney Disease Ckd Treatment
List of Conditions Treated
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Acute Renal Failure
- Renal Failure
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Alport Syndrome
- Gitelman Syndrome
- Fanconi Renal Tubular Syndrome
- Kidney stones
- Potassium Aggravated Myotonias
- Pre And Post Dialysis
- Resistant Hypertension
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar practice?
Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar's medical practice is located at Apollo BGS Hospitals in Kuvempunagar. This hospital offers comprehensive healthcare services.
Why do patients choose Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar?
Patients seek Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar's expertise for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) management, Kidney Failure treatment, and Kidney Dialysis services. For detailed information, please refer to his professional profile.
What are Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar's medical qualifications?
Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar holds an MBBS and a DNB in Nephrology.
What is Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar's specialization?
Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar specializes in Nephrology and Renal care.
How many years of experience does Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar have?
Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar has 14 years of experience in nephrology.
Who is Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar?
Dr. Praveen Chandrashekar is a nephrologist with 10 years of experience at Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysore. He earned his DNB in Nephrology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2012 and specializes in renal transplants and preventive nephrology, focusing on early diagnosis and treatment of kidney failure. He has extensive experience in live related renal transplants.
Who is a nephrologist?
A nephrologist is a kidney specialist, a physician expert in diagnosing, treating, and managing kidney diseases. Their expertise extends to understanding the systemic impact of kidney conditions. They prescribe medical and surgical treatments but do not perform surgeries themselves.
Can a nephrologist treat a urinary tract infection?
A nephrologist may treat chronic urinary tract infections, especially if kidney involvement is suspected. Urologists also treat urinary tract infections.
Does a nephrologist perform kidney transplants?
Nephrologists do not surgically perform kidney transplants. Their role involves pre-transplant assessment of patient health, managing conditions like hypertension and diabetes to optimize transplant success. Post-transplant, nephrologists provide ongoing care, monitoring for complications such as rejection and managing long-term health.
When should I see a nephrologist?
Consult a nephrologist if you experience proteinuria (protein in urine), hematuria (blood in urine), diabetes, autoimmune diseases like lupus, arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm), hypertension or hypotension (high or low blood pressure), anemia, dysuria (painful or difficult urination), gross hematuria (blood in urine), flank pain (severe kidney pain), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), or recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
