Evercare Hospital Chattogram, one of the most advanced and largest hospital in the port city, has welcomed Dr. Showkat Azad as a Consultant in it’s Department of Nephrology. Dr. Azad holds an MD in Nephrology and brings 12 years of experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of kidney diseases. His addition further expands the hospital’s specialized nephrology services for patients in Chattogram and surrounding areas, particularly in kidney disease management, dialysis, and complex renal conditions.
Dr. Showkat Azad completed his MBBS and subsequently earned his MD in Nephrology. He is a Fellow Member of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN). He completed a one-year fellowship in Critical Care Nephrology from the World Kidney Academy in the United States. He also received specialized training in Australia on dialysis catheter placement and renal biopsy as part of his expertise in interventional nephrology. In addition, he has specialized training in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), an important treatment modality for critically ill patients.
Dr. Azad has extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of kidney conditions, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), kidney diseases associated with diabetes and hypertension, and kidney failure. He is also experienced in managing complex renal conditions such as glomerular diseases, nephrotic syndrome, kidney infections, kidney stones, and electrolyte imbalances.
Dr. Azad places particular emphasis on an integrated approach to the treatment of patients with complex and chronic kidney diseases. Alongside dialysis and other forms of kidney replacement therapy, he has experience in transplant nephrology and critical care nephrology. This enables him to develop individualized treatment plans based on the nature of the patient’s condition, kidney function, and other underlying health complexities.
The addition of Dr. Showkat Azad to the Nephrology Department of Evercare Hospital Chattogram is expected to further strengthen the range of specialized care available to kidney patients. With access to advanced diagnostic facilities, dialysis services, critical care, and coordinated care from specialists across various departments, the hospital is well positioned to provide comprehensive treatment for patients. Such integrated management is particularly important for patients with complex kidney diseases, those dependent on dialysis, and critically ill patients.
Evercare Hospital Chattogram continues to expand its specialized departments and medical team with the aim of ensuring safe, quality, and advanced healthcare services for patients. The appointment of Dr. Showkat Azad is part of this ongoing commitment. With his specialized training and extensive clinical experience, patients in the Chattogram region will have greater access to advanced and comprehensive nephrology care.
