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Hrishikesh Ghanekar, MD

Nephrologist / Renal Doctor

Gender: Male
Experience: 18+ years

About Hrishikesh Ghanekar, MD

Hrishikesh Ghanekar, MD is a nephrologist / renal doctor and critical care medicine doctor. Dr. Hrishikesh Ghanekar has 18+ years of experience in nephrology / renal medicine.

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Education

Hrishikesh Ghanekar, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Hrishikesh Ghanekar, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since February 09, 2006, and his NPI number is 1629041686. Dr. Ghanekar certified his NPI information on 07/27/2022.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hrishikesh Ghanekar, please call (573) 629-3342.

Nephrologist / Renal Doctor

Dr. Hrishikesh Ghanekar is a Nephrologist / Renal Doctor in Hannibal, MO with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating diseases of the kidney. As a Nephrologist / Renal Doctor, Hrishikesh Ghanekar, MD performs kidney maintenance and treatment of kidney dysfunctions. Nephrology / Renal Medicine is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that studies, diagnoses, and treats kidney dysfunction while preserving optimal kidney health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Nephrologist / Renal Doctors include acid-base disturbances, glomerular diseases (such as glomerulonephritis or the nephrotic syndrome), tubulointerstitial kidney diseases, tubular defects, vasculitis, autoimmune disease, and the effects of toxins on the kidney. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Nephrologist / Renal Doctors include managing hypertension, managing fluids, electrolyte therapy, renal replacement therapy, dialysis, kidney transplantation, plasma exchange, and immunosuppression. Commonly used agents are prednisone, mycophenolate, cyclophosphamide, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, everolimus, thymoglobulin and sirolimus. Newer, so-called biologic drugs or monoclonal antibodies.

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

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Critical Care Medicine Doctor

Dr. Hrishikesh Ghanekar is a Critical Care Medicine Doctor in Hannibal, MO with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating life-threatening injuries and diseases. As a Critical Care Medicine Doctor, Hrishikesh Ghanekar, MD performs life support and monitoring of critically ill patients. Critical Care Medicine is a branch of medicine focused on management of life-threatening medical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Critical Care Medicine Doctors include respiratory failure, kidney failure, sepsis, and multiple organ failure. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Critical Care Medicine Doctors include inserting breathing, intravenous, or feeding tubes; using cardiac monitors, using suction pumps, and administering medically induced comas.

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

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