When you are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, you need to visit a kidney specialist doctor or a Nephrologist.
Although your physician has already carried out primary diagnostic tests on you, a Nephrologist will further run a few more advanced diagnostic tests to know the current state of the disease before prescribing the best treatment course.

How do you find the best Nephrologist for you :
You can start by asking for a referral list of potential nephrologists from your primary care doctor. You can also get referrals from your family members, friends, and other healthcare providers. If you need to see the doctor urgently, you can select from the referrals and then switch to a different nephrologist after your first visit. If you have enough time then you can do some online resource search and select a doctor.

Factors to consider while choosing your Nephrologist :
Along with simply receiving high quality health care from your kidney specialist, there are some other factors as well to take into account, 
• Location – You will have to consider the travel time from your home or workplace to clinic. 
• Availability – Choose a doctor whose clinic is able to schedule convenient appointments and can manage or keep them. Some clinics may also offer weekend hours or late evening consultations which could be more suitable to you.
• Compatibility - It is equally important to find a doctor with whom you are comfortable. It is necessary that you feel relaxed enough while sharing your health issues with your doctor and undergoing the treatment prescribed. You will feel more at ease and satisfied if your doctor takes the time to answer your queries. Also the cooperative and friendly clinic staff is an added advantage.
• Insurance - What is Your insurance coverage is a vital factor. To ensure the most insurance benefits and pay the least cost for your treatment, you may need to choose a Nephrologist who participates in your plan.

At AIMS Hospital, very renowned and well experienced team of Nephrologists is available in specialized Nephrology or Kidney Care Unit.