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

Nephrologists in Chennai at a glance
| Doctor | Clinic or hospital | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21. Dr Subba Rao B | Thousand Lights | 4.5 (79) | Not listed |
| 22. Dr N. Prahlad | Mylapore | 4.5 (62) | Not listed |
| 23. Dr Pari Palanivelan | Sri Ramachandra Medical Center | 5.0 (20) | Not listed |
| 24. Thiagarajan C M | Vidya Hospital | 4.8 (30) | Not listed |
| 25. Dr Prahlad N | BirthRight Fertility Centre | 4.8 (17) | Not listed |
| 26. Dr S Rajagopalan Seshadri | Apollo Hospitals Greams Lane | 4.8 (12) | Not listed |
| 27. Dr Sukanya Govindan, Treated 13K+ Patients | Apollo Cradle & Children's Hospital | 4.8 (12) | Not listed |
| 28. Dr Vadamalai Vivek | Apollo Hospitals Greams Lane | 4.7 (10) | Not listed |
| 29. Dr M.K. Mani | Thousand Lights | 4.5 (23) | Not listed |
| 30. Dr Ram's Kidney | Sushruth Eye Surgery Centre | 4.3 (21) | 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 Subba Rao B (4.5, 79 reviews), Dr N. Prahlad (4.5, 62 reviews), Dr Pari Palanivelan (5.0, 20 reviews), Thiagarajan C M (4.8, 30 reviews), Dr Prahlad N (4.8, 17 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.

