Nephrologist
At Forum Specialists our Inner West Sydney based Nephrologists specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney related disorders. They analyse the function of the kidney and take actions to prevent and treat disease, preserving kidney health through diet, medication and other renal therapies. As part of thecomprehensive service to look after your health, they also assess systemic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and obesity, which are all closely related to kidney disease. There is a strong focus at your appointment on the prevention and early detection of the many complications that can arise as a consequence of kidney disease, such as heart disease, anaemia, electrolyte disturbances, acid-base disturbances, bone disorders and others. They will work closely with you and your local GP to provide you with the best care possible.
What does a Nephrologist do?
At our centre in Sydney, our nephrologists provide care for a range of renal (kidney related) conditions, including but not limited to:
- Chronic Kidney Disease: Delaying progression of kidney disease and preventing complications that can arise such as cardiovascular disease
- Hypertension (High blood pressure): Managing cases that are difficult or complex
- Diabetic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Stones: Preventing recurrence
- Haematuria (blood in the urine)
- Proteinuria (protein in the urine)
- Glomerulonephritis (Inflammation of the kidneys)
- Pregnancy related hypertension
- Urinary tract infections: Preventing recurrence
- Electrolyte disturbances: Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia, Hyperkalemia
- Acid-base disturbances
- End stage renal failure: Personalising your care with either dialysis (peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis), renal transplantation or conservative care
Why should I see a Nephrologist?
A nephrologist is a specialist physician who has undertaken additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of renal conditions. In Australia, this will mean they have spent a minimum of 7 additional years of medical training after completing medical school. As a result, they are likely to have a greater level of knowledge on your kidney related condition, and be more up to date with different medications and clinical trials that can help treat your condition.
Our Nephrologists at Forum Specialists work closely with your GP to help manage renal conditions. If you’re currently seeing your GP for your renal condition and want any additional information on managing your condition, speak to your GP for a referral to an nephrologist. Contact our team today to schedule a consultation with a nephrologist in Sydney who can address your specific needs with expertise and compassion.
Why choose Forum Specialists?
- Our Nephrologists take a holistic approach to care, offering advanced, comprehensive and compassionate care for patients from diagnosis to treatment
- Consideration of both pharmacological and non pharmacological treatments to improve patient care, with a keen interest in diets for renal disease
- Renal dietitian on site working closely with our nephrologists
- Our nephrologists work closely with you, your GP, and any other specialist medical practitioners in critical decision making to achieve the best outcome
- Comprehensive evaluation of your metabolic conditions in addition to renal disease, such as diabetes, lipid disorders and obesity
- 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring studies and comprehensive cardiac investigation services available on site.
Planning Your Appointment
What to bring to your appointment:
- Referral Letter
- Medicare Card +/- Pension Card
- All recent blood and urine test results
- Ultrasounds and CT Scans
- ‘A list of medications or your actual medication boxes/Webster pack
- Any hospital discharge summaries
Dr Akshay Athavale
B. Pharm (Hons 1) MBBS MMed (Clinical Epidemiology) FRACPNephrologist, Clinical Pharmacologist