Dr Raja Mahesh
Senior Consultant
15 Years of ExperienceNephrologist
MBBS, MD, DM
Reg. No.:51974
Apollo Hospital Chennai, Greams Road
English, Tamil
About Dr Raja Mahesh
Dr. Raja Mahesh is a Nephrologist in Chennai with over two decades of experience in diagnosing and managing kidney diseases across all stages. After completing advanced nephrology training, he has been actively involved in delivering high-quality renal care at leading tertiary institutions.
Currently practicing at Apollo Hospital Chennai, Dr. Raja Mahesh is widely trusted as an experienced Apollo Kidney Doctor in Chennai, handling both routine and high-risk renal cases with complex medical conditions. As a dedicated Kidney Specialist in Chennai, his work spans preventive nephrology, dialysis planning, and long-term renal replacement therapy. Strong Dr. Raja Mahesh reviews consistently reflect his ethical medical practice, clarity in communication, and reliable clinical outcomes.
Dr. Raja Mahesh’s Expertise and Specializations
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management: Dr. Raja Mahesh provides comprehensive care for all stages of chronic kidney disease, focusing on early diagnosis, slowing disease progression, managing anemia and bone mineral disorders, and preserving kidney function through personalized treatment plans.
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) & Critical Care Nephrology: As a senior Renal Doctor in Chennai, Dr. Raja Mahesh treats acute kidney injury caused by infections, dehydration, sepsis, drug toxicity, and post-operative complications, working closely with ICU teams for optimal recovery.
- Dialysis Care & Renal Replacement Therapy: Dr. Raja Mahesh offers expert management of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, including dialysis initiation, access care, adequacy monitoring, and long-term dialysis optimization.
- Kidney Transplant Evaluation & Post-Transplant Care: A trusted Apollo Kidney Doctor in Chennai, Dr. Raja Mahesh, plays an important role in kidney transplant programs by conducting pre-transplant assessments, managing immunosuppressive therapy, and ensuring long-term graft health.
- Diabetic Nephropathy & Hypertensive Kidney Disease: He specializes in managing kidney damage related to diabetes and hypertension, emphasizing strict metabolic control, blood pressure regulation, and preventive strategies to delay disease progression.
- Glomerular & Autoimmune Kidney Disorders: Dr. Raja Mahesh has extensive experience in treating glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and autoimmune renal diseases using evidence-based protocols.
- Electrolyte, Fluid & Acid–Base Disorders: He effectively manages complex electrolyte imbalances and acid-base disturbances commonly encountered in advanced kidney disease and critical care.
- Preventive Nephrology & Kidney Health Counseling: Beyond treatment, Dr. Raja Mahesh focuses on patient education, dietary counseling, and lifestyle modification to promote long-term kidney health.
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Top Procedures and Estimated Costs Performed by Dr. Raja Mahesh
The following table provides indicative costs for procedures performed by Dr. Raja Mahesh, Nephrologist at Apollo Hospital, Chennai. Actual costs may vary based on clinical condition and hospital policies.
|
Procedure / Care Type |
Cost in INR (Approx.) |
Cost in USD (Approx.) |
|
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 (Monthly) |
INR 8,000 – INR 20,000 |
USD 95 – USD 240 |
|
Dialysis Access Evaluation |
INR 15,000 – INR 40,000 |
USD 180 – USD 480 |
|
Kidney Biopsy |
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 |
INR 25,000 – INR 50,000 |
USD 300 – USD 600 |
|
Hypertension-Related Kidney Care |
INR 5,000 – INR 15,000 |
USD 60 – USD 180 |
|
Electrolyte Disorder Management |
INR 10,000 – INR 30,000 |
USD 120 – USD 360 |
Note: Costs are indicative and subject to variation.
Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews of Dr. Raja Mahesh
Patient feedback and Dr. Raja Mahesh's reviews frequently highlight his professionalism, clarity in treatment planning, and compassionate care:
“Dr. Raja Mahesh explained my kidney condition clearly and helped me avoid disease progression.”
“One of the best Nephrologists in Chennai — calm, knowledgeable, and highly dependable.”
“A skilled Kidney Specialist in Chennai who genuinely prioritizes patient well-being.”
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Education
- MBBS
- MD (General Medicine)
- DM (Nephrology)
Past Experience
- Senior Consultant – Nephrology, Apollo Hospital Chennai (Current)
- Consultant Nephrologist at leading tertiary care hospitals
- Active involvement in dialysis and transplant programs
Awards
- Awarded "Dr. LEELA KRISHNAMURTI MEMORIAL AWARD" for Undergraduates for the best paper “VARIATIONS IN THE ORIGIN AND COURSE OF MUSCULOCUTANEOUS NERVE IN THE ARM”, presented at a scientific session during the 22nd Annual Conference of the Association of?Anatomists, Tamil Nadu State, India in the year 1999
- Selected as one among the top 10 candidates for the “ALL INDIA BEST ORTHOPEDIC RESIDENT AWARD” by Bombay Orthopaedic Society, India in 2009
- Selected as a member of the INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE of the North American Spine Society on 11th January 2014
- Awarded a medal for ‘Youngest Spine surgeon to be certified by the American Spinal Injury Association’ in 2014
- Selected as a Committee member of SPINE JOURNAL AND SPINE LINE EDITORIAL BOARD of the North American Spine Society on 11th January 2014
- Selected as an Editorial Board member of the INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS on 20th March 2014
- Awarded MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE for conducting live surgery on deformity correction of the spine, at Christian Doppler University Hospital - Salzburg, Austria in June 2015
Paper Published
- He contributed to two chapters of the UK Renal Registry Report, based on the National Renal Review (1998), including “Trends in Adult Renal Replacement Therapy in the UK (1982–2002)”.
- He authored a chapter on Diabetic Nephropathy for a textbook focused on Diabetic Retinopathy.
- He served as a Clinical Research Fellow in Nephrology under Professor Feest at the UK Renal Registry, Bristol.
- He coordinated the Bristol wing of a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating atorvastatin in CAPD patients with dyslipidaemia.
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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