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Dr. V Chandrasekaran

Dr. V Chandrasekaran

Nephrologist

Global Hospital Chennai

23 of experience

About Doctor

Dr. V Chandrasekaran treats a number of conditions some of whom are mentioned here for your perusal:

  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Infection
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
  • Kidney Stones
  • Kidney Failure
Your kidneys can be affected from infections including hepatitis, tuberculosis and bone infections because of which you end up needing a kidney transplant. A recent occurrence of cancer or being a cancer patient in the present also could make you an excellent candidate for a kidney transplant. Kidney disease or cardiovascular disease can become good reasons for someone to get kidney transplant done.

Qualifications

  • DNB
  • MD
  • MBBS

Experience

  • Sr. Consultant Nephrologist – Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai
  • Associate professor- Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India
  • Consultant – Billroth Hospital, RA Puram (Chennai Kaliappa), Chennai, India
  • Registrar – Madras Medical College, Chennai, India
  • Assistant Professor – Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Hospital
  • Junior consultant – Chennai Kaliappa Hospital, Chennai, India

Specialization and Expertise

et us have a look at the signs and symptoms because of which kidneys end up losing 90% of ability to filter then the person has end stage kidney disease and will need a kidney transplant.

  • Chest Pain or Pressure
  • Confusion
  • Seizures or Coma (in severe cases)
  • Decreased Urine Output (although occasionally urine output remains normal)
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Nausea
  • Irregular Heartbeat
  • Fluid Retention (causing swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet)
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) or what is known as Kidney failure is a big sign for you to get a kidney transplant. Patients who have been diabetic for a pretty long time might end up having this disease. Also, it is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) that has become a leading cause of irreversible damage being done to the kidneys.

Your kidneys could be damaged also due to prolonged history of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). It will take you a day or two to start recuperating, to get discharged and reach home will take up to a weeks’ time.

Memberships & Certifications

  • International Society of Nephrology
  • Association of Physicians of India
  • Indian Medical Association
  • Association of Physicians of India
  • Indian Society of Nephrologyr

Awards & Accomplishments

  • Actively involved in clinical research and has published papers in peer reviewed journals and made presentations at national and international meetings.