Dr Akshay Athavale is a Nephrologist and Clinical Pharmacologist based in Sydney. Akshay completed his medical training at the University of Sydney, and then completed his fellowships in Clinical Pharmacology and Nephrology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Concord Hospital.
Akshay is passionate about education and knows the importance of both structured and self-directed education. He is actively involved in research and training.
To make an appointment with Dr Athavale, please call 02 9812 3967
A Renal Physician also known as a Nephrologist is a medical specialist who focuses on the treatment of diseases that affect the kidneys and related structures. The kidneys are important for waste removal, fluid management, maintain appropriate electrolyte balance, hormones, and blood pressure.
Renal Physicians / Nephrologists will train for at least 8 years after medical school. They are highly experienced in managing a range of medical conditions but have a special focus on the kidneys. Clinical pharmacology is also relevant here as a good understanding of this is essential in nephrology with so many medications processed and excreted through the kidneys.
A Nephrologist may be involved in the investigation, diagnosis, and management of the following conditions.
A nephrologist may use a combination of blood and urine tests as well as imaging studies such as ultrasound and CT scans to help diagnose your conditions. More complex tests may include, contrasts testing and kidney biopsies (in more serious occasions).
While a nephrologist focuses on the medical causes and management of kidney diseases, a urologist will often focus on the surgical options. There is some overlap between the two specialties, but both work closely together
