Medicine & Health Sciences

No, nephrologists do not perform surgeries. They specialize in the medical management of kidney diseases, including dialysis, kidney failure treatment, and electrolyte balance correction. Surgical procedures like kidney transplants are performed by urologists or transplant surgeons, while nephrologists oversee post-operative care and manage patients on dialysis. 

However, nephrologists are trained in certain procedures like kidney biopsies and catheter placements for dialysis.

If a professional is in Nephrology field the highest they can earn gets around INR 30 LPA to INR 50 LPA. But this range is for those who are working in government hospitals. 

Those who are in private hospitals or have their own clinic can earn even higher.

Yes a nephrologist is a medical doctor who has done Nephrology specialization and is also responsible for diagnosing and even treating kidney related diseases.

If a candidates wishes to become a Nephrologist they should complete MBBS, MD in General Medicine or even Paediatrics and also then they can go for DM or DNB in Nephrology.

Yes NEET is needed if you wish to pursue Nephrology.

At first NEET UG is needed for admission to MBBS and then NEET PG is required for MD in General Medicine or Paediatrics. 

After completing MD, candidates must clear NEET-SS (Super Specialty) to secure admission into a DM/DNB Nephrology program. Since nephrology is a highly specialised medical branch, these entrance exams ensure selection of qualified candidates.

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Scope for nephrologists is vast, as kidney diseases are increasing globally majorly because of rising cases of diabetes as well as hypertension.

Nephrologists can work in hospitals, kidney transplant centres and even dialysis units or they can either pursue research or even academics. 

With all advancements in dialysis and transplant procedures, demand for nephrologists is at an all time high. India, USA, and UK, all these offer significant career opportunities in both clinical practice and research in nephrology.

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No, unfortunately, one cannot become a Nephrologist without doing MBBS. It is the most basic and foundational degree considered for Nephrology specialisation.

Since Nephrology is a super-specialisation that is done after MBBS, it becomes important that candidates have MBBS degree.

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No Nephrology courses are not offered online as this course is full of hands-on clinical training. More than theory, there is more of practicals related to this courses so therefore these courses are not offered online. 

While some online courses may provide theoretical knowledge on nephrology topics, they do not offer recognised certification or clinical expertise. 

To become a nephrologist, one must undergo structured medical education, including MBBS, MD, and DM in Nephrology.

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No. Candidates themselves will have to bear the expenses of travelling. AIIMS tries to allocate INI CET test centres as per the preferences by candidates. But many a times, it doesn't happen. In the official information brochure AIIMS clearly states  due to circumstances such as lack of sufficient number of candidates, logistic, administrative and other reasons, an examination centre in another city may be allotted to candidates.

The NEET SS Helpline Number is 799 6165 3333. Candidates can contact this number on weekdays from 9.30 AM to 6 PM. On the exam days, the NEET SS Helpline Number will be available from 7 AM to 7 PM. Candidates can reach out to the NEET SS officials for any difficulty in terms of application process, fees, document upload, admit card download, exam centre, and result or scorecard, to name a few.

The NEET MDS Helpline Number is 799 6165 3333. Candidates can contact this number between February 18, 2025, to May 20, 2025, from 9.30 AM to 6 PM. Candidates can reach out to the NEET MDS officials for any difficulty in terms of application process, fees, document upload, admit card download, exam centre, and result or scorecard, to name a few.