
Dr. Vishal Saxena
Senior Director - Nephrology
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
15 years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- DNB Nephrology (2005), Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, Delhi.
- M.D Internal Medicine (2000),Institute of medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University. Varanasi, UP.
- MBBS (1997) , Institute of medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University. Varanasi, UP.
Overview:
Dr. Vishal Saxena is a highly experienced and skilled nephrologist with over 15 years of expertise in treating complex kidney diseases and performing renal transplants. He has been associated with some of India's most prestigious hospitals, including Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Medanta Medicity, and Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre.
His proficiency extends across various nephrology procedures, including Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis, Kidney Biopsy, Renal Transplant, and Critical Care Nephrology. Dr. Saxena has contributed significantly to medical research, with multiple publications in renowned journals. His passion for academic excellence is complemented by his administrative contributions, earning him multiple awards for his outstanding work in the field.
Dr. Saxena's areas of interest include Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease & its complications, Glomerular Disease (in both children and adults), Kidney Transplants, and Critical Care Nephrology. His memberships in esteemed nephrology societies—both in India and internationally—further reflect his commitment to advancing kidney care.
He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including Best Paper Presentations at Apicon Jaipur (2000) and Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals (2005), along with the "Star Doctor of the Month" award at Fortis Hospital. He is also a Gold Medal recipient for his research on preventing HCV transmission in Hemodialysis units.
Conditions Treated:
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) & its complications
- Glomerular Disease in Children & Adults
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Hypertensive Kidney Disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Transplant Evaluation & Management
Procedures Performed:
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal Transplantation
- Critical Care Nephrology
- Management of Kidney Infections & Complications
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Early signs include swelling in the legs, changes in urination, fatigue, and high blood pressure. It's essential to get regular kidney function tests if you're at risk.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, controlling blood pressure and diabetes, staying hydrated, and avoiding excessive use of painkillers can help prevent kidney disease.
Kidney transplant success rates are generally high, with more than 90% of transplanted kidneys functioning well after one year, depending on the patient’s overall health and adherence to medications.
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