Nephrology & Dialysis Department

Nephrology Department: Kidney Specialists and Dialysis at Satyadev Hospital, Patna

Nephrologists treat kidney disease with medicines, diet and dialysis — while urologists treat stones, blockages and kidney surgery. At Satyadev Hospital both teams work together, with a dialysis unit and ICU under one roof.

DM & DNB nephrologists Haemodialysis unit Works with urology & transplant
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Quick Answer: Nephrologist or Urologist — Who Treats What?

A nephrologist (DM/DNB Nephrology) treats medical kidney disease — chronic kidney disease, high creatinine, kidney damage from diabetes or blood pressure, protein in urine, and dialysis. A urologist (M.Ch Urology) treats surgical problems — kidney stones, blockages, prostate, tumours and transplant surgery. At Satyadev Multi Super Speciality Hospital, nephrologists Dr. Gita Bipin Chandra (MBBS, MD, DM) and Dr. Munindra Kumar (MBBS, MD, DNB) work alongside urologist Dr. Kumar Rajesh Ranjan, with a dialysis unit and ICU.

Nephrologists
Dr. Gita Bipin Chandra (MD, DM), Dr. Munindra Kumar (MD, DNB)
Treats
CKD, high creatinine, diabetic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, acute kidney injury
Dialysis
Haemodialysis with high-flux filters
Works with
Urology and transplant team
Contact
091222 37338
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Written by the Satyadev health information team, Satyadev Multi Super Speciality Hospital, Patna. Last updated: 22 October 2026. This guide is general information, not medical advice — please consult a doctor about your own condition. Visit Satyadev Hospital
Warning Signs

Signs of Kidney Disease

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Swelling

Feet, ankles or around the eyes.

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Foamy Urine

May mean protein leakage.

⚠ Get tested
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Less or More Urine

Change in urine amount, night urination.

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Tiredness & Itching

Toxins building up.

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High Blood Pressure

Both a cause and a result of kidney disease.

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Breathlessness

Fluid overload — may need urgent care.

🚨 Seek care
Who Treats What

Nephrologist vs Urologist

ProblemNephrologistUrologistNotes
High creatinine / CKDYesIf blockageBlood and urine tests
DialysisYesFistula surgeryTeam care
Kidney stonesPreventionSurgeryStone treatment
Kidney transplantMedicines, follow-upSurgeryTransplant
Blood in urineIf kidney diseaseTo rule out stones/tumourOften both
Protect Your Kidneys

How to Protect Your Kidneys

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Control Diabetes

The leading cause of kidney failure.

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Control Blood Pressure

Target as advised by your doctor.

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Avoid Painkiller Overuse

Regular painkillers can damage kidneys.

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Less Salt

Helps blood pressure and swelling.

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Yearly Tests

Creatinine and urine protein if you have diabetes or high BP.

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Right Amount of Water

As advised; more is not always better in kidney disease.

At Satyadev Hospital, Patna

Kidney Care at Satyadev Hospital

Nephrology, dialysis, urology and transplant in one hospital.

Satyadev Multi Super Speciality Hospital, Patna

Magistrate Colony Road, Ashiana–Digha Road, Patna, Bihar 800025 · Open 24×7 for emergencies · Ayushman Bharat, CGHS, ESIC and major TPAs accepted.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Nephrology in Patna

Answered by the Satyadev health information team.

Who are the nephrologists at Satyadev Hospital?

Dr. Gita Bipin Chandra (MBBS, MD, DM) and Dr. Munindra Kumar (MBBS, MD, DNB).

What is the difference between a nephrologist and a urologist?

A nephrologist treats kidney disease with medicines and dialysis; a urologist treats stones, blockages, prostate and kidney surgery.

When is dialysis needed?

When the kidneys can no longer remove waste and fluid adequately, usually in advanced kidney failure, as decided by a nephrologist.

Is dialysis available under Ayushman Bharat?

Yes, for eligible patients at empanelled hospitals including Satyadev.

What is a normal creatinine level?

Roughly 0.6–1.2 mg/dL in adults, varying with age, sex and muscle mass. Your doctor interprets it with eGFR.

Can kidney disease be reversed?

Acute kidney injury often recovers. Chronic kidney disease can be slowed with treatment of diabetes, blood pressure and other causes.

किडनी के डॉक्टर (नेफ्रोलॉजिस्ट) और यूरोलॉजिस्ट में क्या अंतर है?

नेफ्रोलॉजिस्ट दवा और डायलिसिस से किडनी की बीमारी का इलाज करते हैं; यूरोलॉजिस्ट पथरी, रुकावट, प्रोस्टेट और किडनी की सर्जरी करते हैं।

क्रिएटिनिन बढ़ने पर क्या करें?

नेफ्रोलॉजिस्ट को दिखाएँ, शुगर और BP नियंत्रित रखें और बिना सलाह दर्द निवारक दवाएँ न लें।

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