Best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in Dhaka & Bangladesh

About nephrologists in Bangladesh

A nephrologist is a kidney specialist who treats kidney disease with medicines, diet and dialysis. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in Bangladesh, mainly because of diabetes and high blood pressure, and it often causes no symptoms until it is advanced.

Nephrologists in Bangladesh usually hold an MD (Nephrology) or FCPS (Nephrology). They manage dialysis and care before and after a kidney transplant. A urologist, by contrast, is a surgeon who treats stones, prostate problems and blockages.

বাংলায়: কিডনি বিশেষজ্ঞ (নেফ্রোলজিস্ট)

Nephrologists by district

HealthCareBD lists 426 nephrologists in 48 districts of Bangladesh. Dhaka has the most (195), followed by Chittagong (53) and Narayanganj (17). Choose your district to see nephrologists with chambers near you, their degrees and visiting hours.

Prefer a woman doctor? See 1 female nephrologist.

Find a nephrologist near you

Areas and upazilas with the most nephrologists listed on HealthCareBD. Open an area to see every doctor with a chamber there, then choose "Nephrologist" above the list.

বাংলায় সংক্ষেপে

বাংলাদেশে কিডনি বিশেষজ্ঞ খুঁজছেন? HealthCareBD-তে ৪২৬ জন কিডনি বিশেষজ্ঞের তালিকা আছে — Dhaka-এ ১৯৫ জন, Chittagong-এ ৫৩ জন, Narayanganj-এ ১৭ জন সহ ৪৮টি জেলায়। জেলা বা এলাকা বেছে নিয়ে ডাক্তারের ডিগ্রি, চেম্বার ও রোগী দেখার সময় দেখুন, আর "সিরিয়াল দিন" বাটন চেপে ঘরে বসে সিরিয়াল নিন।

What does a nephrologist treat?

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
• Acute kidney injury
• Kidney problems due to diabetes and high blood pressure
• Nephrotic and nephritic syndrome (protein or blood in urine)
• Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
• Care before and after kidney transplant
• Salt and water imbalances

When should you see a nephrologist?

• High creatinine or low eGFR in a blood test
• Protein or blood in the urine
• Swelling of the face or legs
• Diabetes or high blood pressure for many years (kidney check)
• Reduced urine output

Common tests a nephrologist may order

• Serum creatinine and eGFR
• Urine routine examination and urine albumin (ACR)
• Ultrasound of the kidneys
• Electrolytes
• Kidney biopsy in selected cases

Bring previous reports to your appointment. Recent tests done at another reputable centre are often accepted, which can save you time and money.

How to choose the right nephrologist

Qualifications: Nephrologists in Bangladesh usually hold MD (Nephrology), FCPS (Nephrology), MRCP with nephrology training. Each doctor's degrees are shown on their profile above.

Registration: every MBBS and BDS doctor must be registered with the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC). You can check a doctor's registration number on the BMDC website.

Hospital and chamber: a nephrologist attached to a medical college or large hospital has easy access to tests and admission if you need them. For regular follow-up, a chamber close to home with convenient visiting hours often matters just as much.

Experience with your problem: many specialists have a special interest within their field. Read the designation and degrees on each profile, and ask at the first visit how often the doctor treats your condition.

Hospitals and centres with several nephrologists

• Dhaka Medical College Hospital — 7 nephrologists
• Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka — 7 nephrologists
• Epic Health Care Chittagong — 6 nephrologists
• Chittagong Medical College Hospital — 5 nephrologists
• Mount Adora Hospital, Sylhet — 5 nephrologists
• Mymensingh Medical College Hospital — 5 nephrologists
• Parkview Hospital Ltd., Chattogram — 5 nephrologists
• BRB Hospitals Limited — 4 nephrologists
• Dhaka Medical College — 4 nephrologists
• Evercare Hospital Chattogram — 4 nephrologists

Getting an appointment

Most nephrologists in Bangladesh see patients by serial at their chamber. Each profile on HealthCareBD shows the chamber name, address and visiting days and hours; doctors who have verified their profile also show their serial number and a WhatsApp booking button. Serials for popular specialists often fill up a day or more in advance, so book early, arrive a little before your time, and bring your previous prescriptions, test reports and the medicines you are currently taking.

Frequently asked questions