Physician / Doctor, Nephrologist

Doctors and physicians offer medical treatments and services for patients. They also conduct tests and follow-ups, prescribe medication and x-rays, provide referrals when needed and much more. They are accountable to ensure that patients receive proper treatment, and their bookkeeping skills can be helpful in this job to keep the records and documents.

The majority of physicians work in hospitals or medical centers, universities and other government agencies. Although they are often working with nurses, doctors, as well as secretaries, they can be working on their own or in group practices. They usually work for long hours and often work weekends and overtime are usually required, too.

A doctor must be educated at an undergraduate level, have medical school education, as well as postgraduate medical education, including the fellowship and residency training. They should have at least four years of education as an undergraduate, and four years of medical school. Following the completion of their medical school, they need to be licensed to practice medicine in a specific state or in a particular jurisdiction of the nation. A lot of doctors also opt to become board-certified. Physicians can work between 40 and 60 hours a week, and their age could determine the hours they work and their shifts.

As a Nephrologist with 9+ years of experience in India, here are some main responsibilities:

• Identifying and treating various kidney conditions, including renal failure, kidney stones, and chronic kidney diseases.
• Overseeing and coordinating dialysis treatments and assessing patients for potential kidney transplants.
• Regularly reviewing lab test results and other diagnostic reports to track the progress of treatment plans and make necessary adjustments.
• Educating patients and their families about kidney disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence to optimize kidney health.

Major educational qualifications required for Physician / Doctor, Nephrologist are:

• Doctoral degree in medicine
• BC/BE Internal Medicine
• Achieved accreditation for a Nephrology training program
• Highly organized abilities

Some Alternative job roles available for Physician / Doctor, Nephrologist are:

• Doctor of Medicine: A medical professional who is qualified to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses, as well as prescribe medication.
• Surgeon: A physician who specializes in performing operations and surgical procedures on patients to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities.

The physician/doctor role, specifically the Nephrologist specialization, is projected to experience steady growth in the Indian market. over the past 10 years, the demand for Nephrologists has been increasing consistently. This trend is expected to continue in the future, offering numerous employment opportunities for aspiring professionals.