The Consultant Nephrologist is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, and medical management of acute and chronic kidney diseases, fluid-electrolyte imbalances, and hypertension. This role oversees critical renal replacement therapies—including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis—and leads or collaborates on pre- and post-operative care for renal transplant patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Nephrology Management:
- Diagnose and medically treat clinical conditions such as Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and secondary kidney damage from Diabetes and Hypertension.
- Manage resistant hypertension, complex fluid-electrolyte disorders, and acid-base disturbances.
- Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) & Dialysis:
- Oversee the operations and clinical protocols of the Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis units, ensuring optimal adequacy of dialysis and managing long-term complications.
- Prescribe and supervise continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) or sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED) for critically ill patients in the ICU.
- Interventional Nephrology Procedures:
- Perform bedside or ultrasound-guided procedures including percutaneous native and transplant kidney biopsies.
- Insert temporary and tunneled (PermCath) dialysis catheters under aseptic conditions.
- Renal Transplantation:
- Conduct comprehensive pre-transplant workups and donor-recipient cross-matching evaluation.
- Lead the post-transplant medical management, designing immunosuppressive regimens and monitoring for acute/chronic graft rejection.
- Multidisciplinary Alignment: Collaborate closely with Vascular Surgeons (for AV fistula creation), Urologists (for transplant surgery and obstructive uropathy), Intensive Care specialists, and Renal Dietitians.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Core Education:
- MD / DNB in General Medicine or Pediatrics from a recognized institute.
- DM / DNB / DrNB in Nephrology from an NMC/MCI recognized university or tertiary care center.
- Experience:
- Junior Consultant: 0-3 years of post-DM/DNB experience, with solid confidence in independent catheter insertions and dialysis unit management.
- Senior Consultant: 5+ years of experience with a high case volume, specifically showcasing independent management of renal transplant registries and complex ICU nephrology.
- Licensure: Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) / Medical Council of India (MCI) or the respective State Medical Council.
Key Skills & Competencies
- High technical precision in performing kidney biopsies and central venous access under ultrasound guidance.
- Robust analytical capacity to interpret complex renal histopathology, metabolic panels, and immunological profiles.
- Decisive action-planning for handling acute medical emergencies like hyperkalemia, severe fluid overload, or acute graft dysfunction.
- Empathetic communication to counsel and support patients navigating lifelong chronic illness and dialysis dependence.
📌 Consultant Nephrologist (Surat)
🏢 Vitality Healthcare
📍 Surat
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