
Dr. Aftab S. Chishti, MD
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
740 S Limestone St Room J460 Lexington KY, 40536About
Dr. Aftab Chishti is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Chishti specializes in caring for children with chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and chronic dialysis. Pediatric nephrologists have extensive knowledge on the dialysis and transplant processes, while simultaneously developing lasting relationships with the families of their young patients.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Nephrology
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Dr. Aftab S. Chishti, MD's Expert Contributions
Why do I constantly feel the need to empty my bladder?
You should see a urologist READ MORE
My 15 year old son has been diagnosed with kidney stones. How can this be treated?
It really depends on the size of the stone whether surgical intervention is needed. He certainly needs medical nutrition therapy for future stone prevention after the acute episode is dealt with. Best regards, Aftab S. Chishti, M.D., FAAP., FASN., C.C.S.T. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Long-term treatment of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in children with cyclosporine given as a single daily dose.
- Spontaneous resolution of infantile nephrotic syndrome.
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. A pediatric review.
- Spectrum of childhood poisoning in a tertiary center in the Eastern Saudi Arabia.
- Gastric immature teratoma.
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