Your kidneys fail
quietly.
We find it early.
You can lose more than half your kidney function and feel completely well. Dr. Pritish Shah — MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DrNB (Nephrology) — finds kidney disease before it speaks, and treats it in a language you actually understand.
- In medicine
- 15+ yrs
- In nephrology
- 7+ yrs
- Consults in
- 3 languages
Dr. Pritish Shah
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DrNB (Nephrology)
Passing little or no urine, breathless, or confused? This may be an emergency — go to your nearest hospital.
Start here
What brought you here today?
Pick what matches your situation. Each one leads to a plain-language explanation of what it means and what should happen next.
Not sure which applies, or want to ask about your own reports? Book about this on WhatsApp
Why early matters
You will feel fine for years
This is the single most important thing to understand about kidney disease — and the reason a blood test beats waiting for a symptom.
The approach
Four beliefs that shape
every consultation
Nephrology rewards patience and explanation more than almost any other speciality. Kidney disease is managed over decades, and treatment only works if the patient understands why it matters.
Find it before it speaks
Kidney disease is silent until it is advanced. Most of what determines a patient's outcome is decided in the years before they feel anything at all — which is why screening the well matters as much as treating the sick.
Explain the whole picture
A report handed over without interpretation is not care. Every consultation ends with you understanding your stage, what is driving it, and what specifically changes next.
Slow the curve, don't just chart it
The purpose of CKD management is to change the trajectory. Modern kidney-protective therapy can hold function stable for years — but only if it is started early and pushed properly.
Treat the person, not the creatinine
Diet advice that ignores what a Gujarati family actually eats will not be followed. Care has to fit the life it belongs to, or it exists only on paper.
How it works
Booking takes about a minute
No forms, no call centre. Message on WhatsApp with your reports and you will get an OPD slot.
Reach out on WhatsApp
Send a message with your name and a brief description of the problem. If you have recent reports, photograph them and attach them — it makes the first consultation far more productive.
Get an OPD slot
You will be given the next available appointment at Apollo Hospitals, along with what to bring and whether you need to be fasting for any test.
A consultation that explains
A full review of your history and every report you have, in English, Hindi or Gujarati. You leave knowing your stage, the cause, and the plan — not just a prescription.
Structured follow-up
A defined recheck interval, clear instructions on which symptoms warrant contacting sooner, and continuity of care rather than starting over at each visit.
The practice
Where the care happens
Consultations run at Apollo Hospitals, Bhat — with full nephrology, dialysis and intensive care support in the same building.
Photo: Dr. Shah in consultation — explaining a report to a patient across the desk
Photo: Apollo Hospitals Bhat exterior or main entrance
Photo: dialysis unit or nephrology OPD — clean, bright, no identifiable patients
Patient experiences
What patients say about the consultation
The comment that comes up most often is not about the treatment — it is about finally being told what was going on.
Verified patient reviews are published on Dr. Shah’s Google Business Profile.
Read Google reviewsFor referring physicians
Nephrology referral should not mean losing your patient. Consults are structured so the patient returns to you with a written plan.
- Same-week OPD slots for urgent nephrology referrals
- Written summary back to the referring physician after consultation
- Joint management of diabetic and hypertensive patients — the patient stays yours
- Direct discussion available for complex or borderline cases
Common questions
Questions patients ask before booking
Straight answers to what people actually search for — including the ones other clinic websites tend to avoid.
Who is the best nephrologist in Ahmedabad?
"Best" depends on your specific condition, and any doctor claiming the title outright should be treated with caution. What you should look for is verifiable super-specialisation in nephrology, hospital affiliation and whether the doctor explains your reports in a language you follow. Dr. Pritish Shah holds MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DrNB (Nephrology), is registered with the Gujarat Medical Council (G 45244), and practises at Apollo Hospitals International Limited, Ahmedabad, consulting in English, Hindi and Gujarati.
When should I see a nephrologist instead of a general physician?
See a nephrologist if your eGFR is below 60, if protein or blood appears in your urine on more than one test, if your creatinine is rising, if your blood pressure needs three or more medicines, or if you have diabetes and have never had a kidney screen. A physician manages risk factors well; a nephrologist is needed once the kidney itself is involved.
What are the first signs of kidney problems?
In early stages there are usually none — which is the central problem with kidney disease. When signs do appear they include swelling of the feet or face, foamy urine, passing urine more often at night, persistent fatigue, poor appetite and blood pressure that is becoming harder to control. Detection before this point requires a blood and urine test.
What does a kidney consultation cost?
Consultation with Dr. Shah is ₹1,000 as listed on his Apollo 24|7 profile. Investigations are billed separately by the hospital. A basic screening — creatinine with eGFR plus a urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio — is inexpensive relative to what it detects.
Where does Dr. Pritish Shah practise?
At Apollo Hospitals International Limited, Apollo Hospitals International Ltd, Plot No. 1A, Bhat GIDC Estate, Gandhinagar 382428, Gujarat. The hospital is on the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar highway near Indira Bridge, convenient for patients from Chandkheda, Motera, Sabarmati, Gandhinagar and north Ahmedabad. Online consultation is also available through Apollo 24|7.
Which languages can I consult in?
English, Hindi or Gujarati — whichever you are most comfortable in. This matters more than it sounds: patients who understand their own diagnosis follow treatment far more reliably, and kidney care depends almost entirely on long-term adherence.
Please note: This page is general health information, not personal medical advice. Kidney disease varies significantly between individuals. Please consult a qualified nephrologist about your own reports before making any change to your treatment.
Visit
Where to find Dr. Shah
Near Indira Bridge, on the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar highway — convenient from Chandkheda, Motera, Sabarmati, Gandhinagar and north Ahmedabad.
Plot No. 1A, Bhat GIDC Estate, Bhat
Gandhinagar 382428, Gujarat
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