Dr. Sukanya Govindan

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Consultant - Pediatric Nephrology

Dr. Sukanya Govindan

Pediatric Nephrologist

Dr. Sukanya Govindan is a highly specialised Pediatric Nephrologist at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet, Chennai. She holds a DM in Nephrology, the highest post-doctoral qualification in the field, along with FISN (Fellow of the International Society of Nephrology), demonstrating world-class expertise in kidney diseases in children.

Dr. Sukanya’s practice encompasses the entire spectrum of paediatric renal medicine, with particular expertise in acute care nephrology, dialysis and vascular access in children, multi-organ and renal transplantation, urinary infections, genetic kidney diseases, and nephrotic syndrome. Her DM qualification and FISN fellowship reflect training that meets international standards of nephrology care.

Families in Chennai seeking a leading paediatric kidney specialist for conditions ranging from nephrotic syndrome to complex transplant management can consult Dr. Sukanya at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet. Her morning clinic hours make her accessible for both routine follow-ups and urgent nephrology referrals.

Acute Care Nephrology

Intensive management of acute kidney injury, fluid-electrolyte emergencies, and hypertensive crises in critically ill children in the PICU and NICU.

Dialysis & Vascular Access in Children

Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis for paediatric patients with acute or chronic kidney failure, including planning and management of long-term vascular access.

Renal & Multi-organ Transplantation

Comprehensive pre- and post-transplant care for paediatric kidney transplant recipients, including immunosuppression protocols, rejection management, and long-term outcome monitoring.

Genetic Kidney Diseases

Evaluation and management of hereditary nephropathies, including Alport syndrome, polycystic kidney disease, nephronophthisis, and Bardet-Biedl syndrome.

Nephrotic Syndrome

Diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of steroid-sensitive and steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in children, including renal biopsy interpretation and immunosuppressive therapy.

  • Nephrotic syndrome (steroid-sensitive and resistant)
  • Acute kidney injury (AKI)
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Haematuria
  • Proteinuria
  • Alport syndrome
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Nephronophthisis
  • Lupus nephritis
  • Hypertension in children
  • Renal tubular disorders
  • Post-transplant complications
  • Congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT)

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