Dr. Prakash K.C.
Senior Consultant
36 Years of ExperienceNephrologist
MBBS, MD, DNB
Apollo Hospital Chennai, Greams Road
English, Hindi, Tamil
About Dr. Prakash K.C.
Dr. Prakash K.C., a distinguished Nephrologist, is a senior kidney specialist based at Apollo Hospital Chennai with more than three decades of dedicated experience in the field of nephrology. He is widely regarded as an Apollo Kidney Doctor in Chennai and a leading Renal Doctor in Chennai, offering comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of kidney disorders.
Dr. Prakash K.C. holds an MBBS, an MD in General Medicine, and a DNB in Nephrology, demonstrating a strong clinical foundation in kidney health. His expertise includes managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), nephrotic syndrome, polycystic kidney disease, acute renal failure, and proteinuria, among other conditions. He emphasizes personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs, leveraging state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and evidence-based treatment protocols to achieve optimal outcomes. Patients value his compassionate approach, deep clinical insight, and effective management of complex renal conditions.
Dr. Prakash K.C.’s Expertise and Specializations
- Comprehensive Kidney Care & Nephrology Management: Dr. Prakash K.C., one of the best Nephrologists in Chennai, specializes in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic kidney diseases. As a leading Kidney Specialist in Chennai at Dr. Prakash K.C. Apollo Hospital Chennai, he provides evidence-based, patient-centric renal care for complex kidney conditions.
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) & End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): Recognized as a trusted Apollo Kidney Doctor in Chennai, Dr. Prakash K.C. offers advanced management of CKD and ESRD, focusing on slowing disease progression, optimizing renal function, and improving long-term outcomes through individualized treatment plans.
- Dialysis Care & Renal Replacement Therapy: As a senior Renal Doctor in Chennai, he has extensive experience in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis management, including dialysis planning, access optimization, and long-term dialysis care.
- Kidney Transplant Evaluation & Post-Transplant Care: Dr. Prakash K.C. plays a critical role in pre-transplant evaluation, donor assessment, and post-transplant immunosuppression management, ensuring optimal graft survival and patient safety.
- Hypertension & Diabetic Kidney Disease: With a strong focus on preventive nephrology, Dr. Prakash K.C. manages complex hypertension and diabetic nephropathy cases, addressing the leading causes of kidney failure with integrated medical strategies.
- Electrolyte & Acid-Base Disorders: He provides expert care for fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances, often seen in critically ill and chronic kidney disease patients.
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Top Procedures and Estimated Costs Performed by Dr. Prakash K.C.
The following table provides indicative costs for the key kidney and nephrology procedures performed by Dr. Prakash K.C., Apollo Hospital Chennai. Please note that actual costs may vary depending on disease severity, hospital stay duration, consumables, and institutional policies.
|
Procedure |
Cost in INR |
Cost in USD |
|---|---|---|
|
Hemodialysis (Per Session) |
INR 2,500 – INR 5,000 |
USD 30 – USD 60 |
|
Peritoneal Dialysis (Monthly Care) |
INR 18,000 – INR 35,000 |
USD 215 – USD 420 |
|
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Management |
INR 50,000 – INR 1,50,000 |
USD 600 – USD 1,800 |
|
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management (Monthly) |
INR 8,000 – INR 20,000 |
USD 95 – USD 240 |
|
Dialysis Access Evaluation & Monitoring |
INR 15,000 – INR 40,000 |
USD 180 – USD 480 |
|
Kidney Biopsy & Interpretation |
INR 25,000 – INR 60,000 |
USD 300 – USD 720 |
|
Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation |
INR 60,000 – INR 1,20,000 |
USD 720 – USD 1,440 |
|
Post-Kidney Transplant Follow-Up (Initial Phase) |
INR 25,000 – INR 50,000 |
USD 300 – USD 600 |
|
Hypertension Related to Kidney Disease Management |
INR 5,000 – INR 15,000 |
USD 60 – USD 180 |
|
Electrolyte & Acid-Base Disorder Treatment |
INR 10,000 – INR 30,000 |
USD 120 – USD 360 |
Note: Costs are indicative and may vary depending on procedure complexity, dialysis frequency, hospital stay, medications, consumables, and other clinical factors.
Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews of Dr. Prakash K.C.
Here’s what patients say in Dr. Prakash K.C. reviews:
“One of the best Nephrologists in Chennai — extremely knowledgeable and reassuring.”
“Dr. Prakash K.C. explained my kidney condition clearly and guided us through dialysis with great care.”
“A highly experienced Kidney Specialist in Chennai. His treatment approach is both thorough and compassionate.”
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Education
- MBBS
- MD – General Medicine
- DNB – Nephrology
Past Experience
- Senior Consultant – Nephrology, Apollo Hospital Chennai (Current)
Awards
- Young Investigator Award 1993 Japanese Society of Nephrology
Associations/Membership
- Life Member of the Association of Physicians of India
- Life member of the Indian Society of Nephrology
- Life Member of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India
- Secretary, Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (1997- 1999)
- Member of The European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association
- President of Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (2006-2008)
Paper Published
- Infections in the early post-transplant period in tropical countries
- Renal Graft Function- One-year study (In relation to donor-specific transfusion and third-party transfusion in one haplotype match)
- Haemodialysis using a single-lumen subclavian catheter and a double pump.
- Glomerular filtration rate by Tc99m DTPA compared with endogenous creatinine clearance to assess prospective live related donors
- Ultrasound-guided percutaneous Renal Biopsy
- Short-term study on the relative merits of acetate and bicarbonate dialysis
- Cadaveric Renal Transplant Program - Our initial experience, Ind J Nephrol NS, vol 7.
- Infective complications of CAPD- A single centre experience
- Calculous Renal Disease and Obstructive Nephropathy (API textbook of Medicine, 8th edition)
Field of Expertise
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Dialysis
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
- Heminephrectomy
- Hemodialysis
- Holmium Laser Lithotripsy
- Image-Guided Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- Image-Guided Permcath Insertion
- Image-Guided Permcath Removal
- Interventional Nephrology
- Kidney Stone Removal
- Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery
- Nephrectomy
- PCNL With DJ Stenting
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
- Radical Nephrectomy
- Renal Angiogram
- Renal Artery Embolization
- Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)
- Robotic Kidney Surgery
- Robotic Kidney Transplant
- Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
- Robotic Radical Nephrectomy
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Anuria
- Bartter Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Renal Insufficiency
- Duplex Kidney
- End-Stage Renal (Kidney) Disease
- Familial Hypophosphatemia
- Fanconi Syndrome
- Gitelman Syndrome
- Glomerulonephritis (GN)
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
- Hereditary Nephritis
- Hyperoxaluria
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Cysts
- Kidney Failure
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Kidney Stones
- Liddle Syndrome
- Lipoid Nephrosis
- Lowe Syndrome (Oculocerebrorenal Syndrome)
- Medullary Cystic Disease
- Medullary Sponge Kidney (MSK)
- Membranous Nephropathy
- Mesoblastic Nephroma
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
- Nephritis
- Nephrocalcinosis
- Nephrolithiasis
- Nephropathy
- Nephrosclerosis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Pediatric Kidney Failure
- Perinephritis
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism
- Renal Artery Aneurysm
- Renal Artery Disease
- Renal Cortical Necrosis
- Renal Glycosuria
- Renal Hypertension
- Renal Osteodystrophy
- Renal Papillary Necrosis
- Renal Tuberculosis
- Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Uremia
- Wolfram Syndrome
- Zellweger Syndrome
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