About
Department of Nephrology at MGM Malar
Comprehensive kidney disease treatment and dialysis services at our nephrology hospital in Chennai.
At MGM Healthcare Malar, our Department of Nephrology provides advanced care for acute and chronic kidney diseases. Our experienced nephrologists specialize in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, electrolyte disorders, and hypertension-related kidney complications.
We offer modern dialysis services in Chennai, including high-quality hemodialysis supported by advanced water treatment systems and dedicated renal care facilities. Our unit is designed to ensure safety, efficiency, and patient comfort.
The department also provides evaluation and support for kidney transplantation, including living and deceased donor transplants. With a multidisciplinary team and evidence-based treatment protocols, we focus on improving long-term kidney health outcomes.
Our patient-centered approach ensures personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s condition, promoting better recovery and quality of life.
Conditions and Treatments
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Care
Acute Kidney Injury Treatment
Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
Kidney Transplant Support
Services offered
Acute and chronic kidney failure
Glomerulonephritis and other immunological kidney diseases
Polycystic kidney disease
Diabetic and hypertensive kidney disease
Kidney stones and obstructive uropathy
Electrolyte and acid-base disorders
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160+
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150+
Doctors
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30+
Years of service the community
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30+
Specialities
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24x7
Emergency Care
Our Doctors
Department of Nephrology
Dr. Satish Rao M
Senior Consultant - Nephrology
Dr. Srinivasa Prasad ND
Senior Consultant - Nephrology
A nephrologist diagnoses and treats kidney conditions such as chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, acute kidney injury, electrolyte disorders, and hypertension-related kidney problems.
See a nephrologist if you have abnormal kidney tests, protein or blood in your urine, swelling, reduced urine output, or a known kidney condition.
Common signs include swelling, changes in urination, foamy urine, fatigue, nausea, and high blood pressure. Early kidney disease may have no symptoms.
Yes. Treatment depends on the cause and severity and may include medicines, lifestyle changes, monitoring, dialysis, or transplant evaluation.
Dialysis may be needed when the kidneys can no longer adequately remove waste and excess fluid from the body. A nephrologist determines when it is appropriate.
Yes. Many kidney conditions can be managed with medicines, diet, blood pressure and diabetes control, and regular monitoring without dialysis.
A nephrologist treats medical kidney diseases, while a urologist treats surgical and structural conditions of the urinary system.
