The Department of Nephrology at Fortis Hospitals provides comprehensive care for kidney and urinary system disorders, from early diagnosis and medical management to dialysis and kidney transplantation. Our multidisciplinary teams manage a wide range of acute and chronic kidney conditions in both children and adults, including complex and critical cases.
As a leading nephrology hospital in India, Fortis provides specialised care for conditions that affect kidney function as well as systemic diseases that can cause kidney damage. These include hypertension-related kidney disease, autoimmune disorders such as lupus and ANCA-associated vasculitis, genetic and congenital kidney disorders, electrolyte and metabolic abnormalities, and advanced kidney disease requiring renal replacement therapy.
Comprehensive Nephrology Care
Fortis brings together nephrologists, kidney transplant specialists, urologists, critical care specialists, nurses, dieticians and trained dialysis professionals to provide coordinated care throughout the patient's treatment journey.
Our nephrology services include:
- Diagnosis and management of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease
- Advanced evaluation of complex kidney disorders
- Management of hypertension and kidney-related complications
- Paediatric nephrology care
- Dialysis and renal replacement therapies
- Kidney transplant evaluation and post-transplant care
- Management of autoimmune, genetic and congenital kidney disorders
- Critical care support for patients with severe kidney-related conditions
Advanced Dialysis Services
Patients requiring renal replacement therapy have access to multiple dialysis modalities based on their clinical requirements. Fortis provides haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, nocturnal dialysis, SCED and CRRT for appropriate adult and paediatric patients.
Dialysis care is supported by experienced nephrologists, nurses, certified haemodialysis technicians and registered dieticians. This multidisciplinary approach helps ensure that patients receive medical, nutritional and supportive care throughout their treatment.
Kidney Transplantation
The Kidney Transplant Programme at Fortis provides comprehensive care across the transplant journey, beginning with detailed pre-transplant assessment and donor evaluation and continuing through surgery, post-operative care and long-term follow-up.
The transplant teams have experience in managing complex cases, including:
- Living donor kidney transplantation
- Cadaveric kidney transplantation
- Paediatric kidney transplantation
- ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation
- Kidney transplantation in HIV-positive patients
- Complex and high-risk transplant cases
Fortis has performed more than 1,500 kidney transplants, including complex transplant procedures, supported by a multidisciplinary team of nephrologists, transplant surgeons, urologists, anaesthetists, critical care specialists and other healthcare professionals.
Why Choose Fortis for Kidney Care?
Kidney diseases can range from conditions that can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes to complex diseases requiring dialysis or transplantation. Fortis offers an integrated approach that brings diagnostics, nephrology, dialysis, critical care and kidney transplant services together within a coordinated healthcare network.
With experienced specialists, advanced clinical infrastructure and comprehensive treatment options, Fortis aims to provide personalised kidney care across different stages of disease.
If you are looking for a nephrology hospital in India for kidney disease, dialysis or kidney transplantation, Fortis Hospitals offers specialised nephrology services for adults and children, including care for complex and advanced kidney conditions.
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Diseases and Treatment
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In case of chronic kidney disease, it would be treated by curing the conditions which cause it, one of the most common conditions being diabetes, or by avoiding elements harmful to the kidneys, antihy pertensives, weight and food modification, and / or managing an end stage renal failure.
Vasculitis is a kind of inflammatory (or Auto-immune) kidney disease which is usually treated using immunosuppression.
Our Team of Experts
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Dr. Sanjeev GulatiChairman-NephrologyNephrology -
Dr. Ajit Singh NarulaPrincipal Director NephrologyOrgan Transplant -
Dr. Arupratan Dutta / Dr. Arindam Kargupta TeamDirector NephrologyNephrology -
Dr. Deepak KalraSenior Director & HOD NephrologyOrgan Transplant -
Dr. Navdeep Singh KhairaDirector NephrologyNephrology -
Dr. Sanshriti ChauhanConsultant NephrologyNephrology
FAQs
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What are some common kidney diseases?Common kidney diseases include chronic kidney disease (CKD), glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease (PKD), kidney stones, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and kidney cancer.
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What are the symptoms of kidney disease?Symptoms of kidney disease can vary depending on the specific condition, but common symptoms include changes in urine frequency and color, blood in the urine, fatigue, swelling in the legs or ankles, high blood pressure, and decreased appetite.
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How is kidney disease diagnosed?Diagnosis of kidney disease involves a combination of medical history evaluation, physical examination, laboratory tests (such as blood and urine tests), imaging studies (like ultrasound or CT scan), and sometimes kidney biopsy.
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Can kidney disease be prevented?Some types of kidney disease can be prevented or their progression can be slowed through lifestyle modifications such as maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, managing blood pressure and diabetes, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, and not smoking.