Nephrologists in Chennai
43 nephrologists in Chennai compared on Google reviews, hospital, hours and fees where published. Nephrology covers chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney stones, transplant follow-up.
Updated October 2026 · Ratings and hours from Google; fees and registration from each doctor's own pages and the NMC register, with the source on every profile
Who are the best nephrologists in Chennai?
By Google rating weighted by review count, the top nephrologists in Chennai on this page are Dr Dhalapathy Sadacharan (5.0, 451 reviews), Dr Raja Mahesh (5.0, 340 reviews), Dr Nandhini Balasubramaniam (5.0, 252 reviews), Dr Saravanan Sundararaj (4.9, 310 reviews), Dr Sharadha's SRS speciality (5.0, 120 reviews). The order comes from public reviews and published details, not from payments; a clinic cannot buy a position.
Nephrologists in Chennai at a glance
| Doctor | Clinic or hospital | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Dr Dhalapathy Sadacharan | A P Eye Clinic | 5.0 (451) | Not listed |
| 2. Dr Raja Mahesh | Apollo Hospitals Greams Lane | 5.0 (340) | Not listed |
| 3. Dr Nandhini Balasubramaniam | Dr Kamakshi Memorial Multispecialty Centre | 5.0 (252) | Not listed |
| 4. Dr Saravanan Sundararaj | Medway Hospitals | 4.9 (310) | Not listed |
| 5. Dr Sharadha's SRS speciality | SRS speciality clinic | 5.0 (120) | Not listed |
| 6. Prof Dr P Manokar | Kauvery Hospital Chennai | 4.9 (227) | Not listed |
| 7. Dr S Venkatesh Rajkumar | Apollo Children's Hospital Chennai | 4.9 (204) | Not listed |
| 8. Dr M Saravanan | Apollo Hospitals Greams Lane | 4.8 (264) | Not listed |
| 9. Dr E SUDHA Apollo | Apollo Children's Hospital OP Block | 4.9 (113) | Not listed |
| 10. Dr Balaji Kirushnan M.D | Alwarpet | 5.0 (68) | Not listed |
"Not listed" means no fee on the doctor's own page or clinic listing. Google ratings as of October 2026.
How we rank doctors
- Google rating weighted by review count
- Publishes a consultation fee
- NMC registration shown on the profile
- Has a website or a hospital page
Doctors and clinics cannot pay for a higher position. Sponsored placements, when they exist, are labelled and sit outside the list.
Seeing a nephrologist in Chennai
Chennai has 43 nephrologists with a public page in this directory, 41 with Google reviews and 0 with a published fee. Nephrology covers chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney stones, transplant follow-up. Most clinics take direct bookings by phone; hospital OPDs may need registration first.
Request an appointment with a nephrologist in Chennai
One form. Your request goes to clinics on this page that take enquiries.
Nephrologist in Chennai: FAQs
Who are the best nephrologists in Chennai?
By Google rating weighted by review count, the top nephrologists in Chennai on this page are Dr Dhalapathy Sadacharan (5.0, 451 reviews), Dr Raja Mahesh (5.0, 340 reviews), Dr Nandhini Balasubramaniam (5.0, 252 reviews), Dr Saravanan Sundararaj (4.9, 310 reviews), Dr Sharadha's SRS speciality (5.0, 120 reviews). The order comes from public reviews and published details, not from payments; a clinic cannot buy a position.
How much does a nephrologist consultation cost in Chennai?
None of the nephrologists on this page publishes a consultation fee on a page we could read. Ask the clinic when you book; the profile has the phone number where Google lists one.
Which nephrologists in Chennai are at hospitals?
33 of the 43 nephrologists listed practise at a hospital or clinic that has its own page here, including A P Eye Clinic, Apollo Hospitals Greams Lane, Dr Kamakshi Memorial Multispecialty Centre, Medway Hospitals. The rest are standalone clinics.
When should I see a nephrologist?
Nephrology covers chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney stones, transplant follow-up. A general physician can refer you, but in India you can book a nephrologist directly. Carry old reports and a list of current medicines.
How is this list ordered?
By a weighted Google rating that discounts a handful of five-star reviews against hundreds at 4.8, with a small lift for doctors who publish a fee, have a website and show an NMC registration. Claims, enquiries and sponsorship never change the order.