Dr Paayal Naidu
B.Med Sci, MBBS, MPH
PhD Candidate (Monash University)
Specialist Nephrologist
Dr. Paayal Naidu is a dedicated nephrologist who began her medical journey at the University of Melbourne, graduating in 2013. She further honed her expertise through postgraduate specialist training in Nephrology at the Royal Darwin Hospital and major metropolitan centres in Melbourne. Currently, Dr. Naidu serves as a specialist across several esteemed healthcare institutions, including Northern Health, Western Health, and Monash Health. In addition to her clinical practice, she is deeply involved in educating medical students and is pursuing a PhD focusing on advancements in kidney transplantation.
Dr. Naidu offers her expertise in managing various kidney-related conditions, including:
Chronic kidney disease
Hypertension
Kidney stones
Transition to kidney replacement therapy
Fluid management
Cardio-renal syndrome
Peri-operative optimisation of chronic kidney disease
Dr. Naidu takes a patient-centred approach, dedicating ample time for thorough consultations:
Dr Paayal Naidu is currently taking new patients
Referrals must be triaged by our team before an appointment will be made
Website
Days at Yarra Trail Medical
Friday
Referrals
We cannot book an appointment with our nephrologist without a valid referral
A GP referral is valid for 12 months from the date of the first appointment. A specialist referral is valid for 3 months from the date of the first appointment
A new problem will require a new referral
We can accept referrals addressed to other nephrologists but only if they have not been used previously
Languages
English
Current waiting time for an appointment
1 week
Fees from 1 July 2024
Medicare rebate varies according to Medicare requirements
Complex
Initial appointment (1 hour) $420
Review appointment (45 min) $240
Standard
Initial appointment (1 hour) $320
Review appointment (45 min) $180