Consultant Nephrologist

EMC HOSPITALS; Amritsar, Gurdaspur; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Hospitals in Amritsar, Punjab seeks a nephrologist to diagnose and treat kidney diseases, manage dialysis, oversee transplant preparation, and coordinate care with other specialists. You will interpret labs and imaging, educate patients on lifestyle changes, and maintain comprehensive medical records.

The role includes on-call duties and managing nephrology emergencies while closely collaborating with primary care and other specialties to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic kidney diseases, including glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and polycystic kidney disease.
• Manage patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and oversee dialysis treatments (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis).
• Monitor and treat complications related to kidney disorders, such as anemia, bone disease, and fluid/electrolyte imbalances.
• Evaluate and prepare patients for kidney transplantation and provide post-transplant care.
• Interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and kidney biopsies.
• Work closely with primary care physicians and other specialists (e.g., urologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists) to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients on lifestyle changes, dietary requirements, and medication compliance to slow kidney disease progression.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate patient records.
• Participate in on-call duties and manage nephrology emergencies.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic kidney diseases, including glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and polycystic kidney disease.
  
• Manage patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and oversee dialysis treatments (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis).
  
• Monitor and treat complications related to kidney disorders, such as anemia, bone disease, and fluid/electrolyte imbalances.
  
• Evaluate and prepare patients for kidney transplantation and provide post-transplant care.
  
• Interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and kidney biopsies.
  
• Work closely with primary care physicians and other specialists (e.g., urologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists) to coordinate patient care.
  
• Educate patients on lifestyle changes, dietary requirements, and medication compliance to slow kidney disease progression.
  
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate patient records.
  
• Participate in on-call duties and manage nephrology emergencies.