Dr. E. Praveen holds DNB Nephrology, the recognised super-specialty qualification for kidney medicine in India. This represents 11-12 years of structured training (MBBS + MD Internal Medicine + DNB Nephrology) and is the highest formal kidney specialist credential available.
On call for OPD consultations, 24/7 for nephrology emergencies
For planned outpatient kidney care, call to schedule. For emergencies (severe AKI, dialysis-related problems, hyperkalaemia, fluid overload), call directly any time.
DNB Nephrologist handling CKD, dialysis and acute kidney care
Dr. E. Praveen is the Consultant Nephrologist at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet, with over 10 years of specialist practice. He holds an MBBS, an MD in Internal Medicine, and a DNB in Nephrology. The DNB Nephrology qualification from the National Board of Examinations is recognised as equivalent to DM Nephrology, representing the highest super-specialty credential in kidney medicine.
His clinical practice covers the full spectrum of nephrology. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management involves slowing progression, controlling blood pressure, managing anaemia and bone disease, and preparing patients for renal replacement therapy where needed. Acute kidney injury (AKI) cases require rapid evaluation and intervention, often in the ICU, to reverse kidney failure before it becomes permanent. Dialysis support is provided through the in-house hemodialysis unit for both maintenance patients and acute cases.
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease in India. A significant part of his OPD involves diabetic kidney disease management, often in coordination with Dr. Sree Mukesh Dutta (Diabetologist), Dr. Manisha (Internal Medicine) and Dr. Ravi Sishir Reddy (Internal Medicine and ICU). Early detection of proteinuria, aggressive blood pressure and sugar control, and timely intervention with kidney-protective medications like SGLT2 inhibitors and ACE inhibitors can significantly slow progression to dialysis.
For kidney transplant, Vivekananda Hospital provides pre-transplant medical evaluation and post-transplant long-term medical follow-up. The actual transplant surgery is performed at registered transplant centres such as NIMS, Apollo and KIMS under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, with Dr. Praveen coordinating the medical aspects before and after.
Kidney disease is usually silent until late. The same blood test that finds a problem early can save a patient years of dialysis. My focus is on early diagnosis, aggressive medical management in the CKD stages, and careful preparation if dialysis or transplant eventually becomes necessary.
Qualifications
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- MD Internal Medicine (3-year post-graduate specialty)
- DNB Nephrology (3-year super-specialty in kidney medicine)
- 10+ years of specialist nephrology practice
What Dr. Praveen treats at Vivekananda Hospital
Comprehensive nephrology care from early CKD diagnosis through dialysis management, with pre- and post-transplant medical coordination. In-house hemodialysis unit supports both maintenance dialysis patients and acute kidney injury cases.
Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD staging and progression tracking
- Kidney-protective medication management
- Renal anaemia treatment
- CKD-mineral bone disorder management
- Preparation for dialysis/transplant
- Dietary and lifestyle counselling
Acute Kidney Injury
- Rapid AKI diagnosis and workup
- Cause identification and reversal
- Contrast-induced nephropathy
- Drug-induced kidney injury
- Sepsis-related AKI in ICU
- Post-surgical kidney injury
Dialysis Services
- Hemodialysis (in-house HD unit)
- Maintenance dialysis programme
- Emergency dialysis for AKI
- Dialysis access management
- Inter-dialytic complications
- Peritoneal dialysis counselling
Diabetic Kidney Disease
- Early proteinuria detection
- Diabetic nephropathy staging
- SGLT2 inhibitor prescription
- ACE inhibitor / ARB management
- Blood sugar and BP optimisation
- Dialysis preparation if needed
Glomerular Disease
- Glomerulonephritis workup
- IgA nephropathy management
- Lupus nephritis
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Kidney biopsy coordination
- Immunosuppression therapy
Transplant Coordination
- Pre-transplant medical evaluation
- Donor workup coordination
- Post-transplant medical follow-up
- Immunosuppression monitoring
- Infection surveillance
- Graft function tracking
Vivekananda Hospital provides pre-transplant medical evaluation and post-transplant long-term follow-up. The actual kidney transplant surgery is performed at registered transplant centres (NIMS, Apollo, KIMS, etc.) under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act. Dr. Praveen coordinates the medical care before and after the transplant procedure.
- Swelling of feet, face, or around eyes (especially morning)
- Foamy or bubbly urine (possible protein leak)
- Blood in urine at any age
- Reduced urine output
- High blood pressure diagnosed under age 30
- Elevated creatinine on a blood test
- Protein in urine on a routine urine test
- Known diabetes over 5-10 years (routine kidney screening)
- Family history of kidney disease (PKD, Alport syndrome)
- Unexplained fatigue with anaemia (possible kidney-related)
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Praveen?
What is the difference between DM Nephrology and DNB Nephrology?
Does Vivekananda Hospital have a dialysis unit?
I am diabetic. How often should I check my kidney function?
My creatinine is slightly raised. Do I have kidney failure?
Can kidney disease be reversed?
Do I need 24/7 nephrology emergency support?
Can I have a kidney transplant at Vivekananda Hospital?
What is Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?
Are nephrology services and dialysis covered by insurance?
Consult Dr. E. Praveen for kidney care
On-call OPD by appointment. 24/7 nephrology emergency support at Vivekananda Hospital.