expert type icon EXPERT

Namrata Sharma Goel

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)

Dr. Namrata Sharma Goel is a top Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in Houston, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Namrata Sharma Goel is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Namrata Sharma Goel is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Namrata Sharma Goel is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Houston, TX, Dr. Namrata Sharma Goel is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
Namrata Sharma Goel
  • Houston, TX
  • Accepting new patients

How accurate is a kidney biopsy?

A kidney biopsy is the most accurate way to diagnose a kidney problem. Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D. Nephrology Kidney Health Center A Boson Health Company 7015 Almeda Road Houston, READ MORE
A kidney biopsy is the most accurate way to diagnose a kidney problem.


Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Nephrology
Kidney Health Center
A Boson Health Company
7015 Almeda Road
Houston, TX 77054
TEL: (713) 520 - 6875
FAX: (713) 520 - 6876
www.bosonhealth.com

Is it worth going to the ER for kidney stones?

Yes for IV hydration and pain control. The ER will do blood tests, and urine tests to make sure you don't have a urinary tract infection, if so they will give you antibiotics, READ MORE
Yes for IV hydration and pain control. The ER will do blood tests, and urine tests to make sure you don't have a urinary tract infection, if so they will give you antibiotics, they will also do a kidney ultrasound to make sure that the stone is not lodged, if it is too large they will consult a urologist to come see you in the ER.

Do I have a UTI?

Back pain, fever, chills, burning, or pain on urination.

Urinary issue?

No sounds like an infection.

Can a kidney infection cause difficult urinating?

Yes Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D. Nephrology Kidney Health Center A Boson Health Company 7015 Almeda Road Houston, TX 77054 TEL: (713) 520 - 6875 FAX: (713) 520 - 6876 www.bosonhealth.com READ MORE
Yes




Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Nephrology
Kidney Health Center
A Boson Health Company
7015 Almeda Road
Houston, TX 77054
TEL: (713) 520 - 6875 FAX: (713) 520 - 6876
www.bosonhealth.com

How long is a surgery to remove a kidney stone?

30 mins to 1 hour. Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D. Nephrology Kidney Health Center A Boson Health Company 7015 Almeda Road Houston, TX 77054 TEL: (713) 520 - 6875 FAX: READ MORE
30 mins to 1 hour.



Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Nephrology
Kidney Health Center
A Boson Health Company
7015 Almeda Road
Houston, TX 77054
TEL: (713) 520 - 6875 FAX: (713) 520 - 6876
www.bosonhealth.com

What is the best procedure to remove kidney stones?

You will have to see a urologist for further management, most likely lithotripsy. Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D. Nephrology Kidney Health Center A Boson Health Company 7015 Almeda READ MORE
You will have to see a urologist for further management, most likely lithotripsy.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Nephrology
Kidney Health Center
A Boson Health Company
7015 Almeda Road
Houston, TX 77054
TEL: (713) 520 - 6875 FAX: (713) 520 - 6876
www.bosonhealth.com

What should I avoid if I have a kidney problems?

Avoid pain medicines like Advil, ibuprofen, Motrin, Naprosyn, alieve and drink 2 L of sugar-free water per day.

Is a 0.01 g/dl urine glucose result of concern?

It means that you're eating excess sugar than your insulin can get rid of. It can get better with more carbohydrate control.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.

Abnormal urine results?

So no, menstrual cycles not related with any urine issues. Also, urine strip results can fluctuate throughout the day because no urine is exactly the same. Your urine will depend READ MORE
So no, menstrual cycles not related with any urine issues. Also, urine strip results can fluctuate throughout the day because no urine is exactly the same. Your urine will depend on what you're eating and drinking throughout the day, so yes, it can be variable. And it is normal to have a little bit of protein in the urine and white blood cells as she if you're holding your urine, not drinking enough water, or even with heavy exercise.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.

Kidney pain?

Sounds like Pyelonephritis, usually a bacterial infection of the kidney. You will have to see a doctor for antibiotics and maybe even a kidney ultrasound to make sure there is READ MORE
Sounds like Pyelonephritis, usually a bacterial infection of the kidney. You will have to see a doctor for antibiotics and maybe even a kidney ultrasound to make sure there is not an infected kidney stone.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.

Cloudy urine?

You may be developing a urinary tract infection, which could develop when you are not urinating much due to dehydration. Keep hydrated, your urine should be almost clear, which READ MORE
You may be developing a urinary tract infection, which could develop when you are not urinating much due to dehydration. Keep hydrated, your urine should be almost clear, which is normal. STDs usually have a discharge even though we're not urinating at the end of the penis.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.

What is the treatment for high creatinine levels?

This is a vague question. Depends on the cause of the high creatinine. If it happened quickly, the cause needs to be verified in order to treat it. Please see a nephrologist. Namrata READ MORE
This is a vague question. Depends on the cause of the high creatinine. If it happened quickly, the cause needs to be verified in order to treat it. Please see a nephrologist.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.

How can I relieve kidney stone pain?

Tylenol, codeine, tramadol, lots of water. Avoid Motrin and advil.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.

Leaking neph tube?

You need to go to the ER and they will call the on-call urologist to see you. The tube may be dislodged.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.

Can I use augmentin for ecoli UTI?

Yes.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.

I have a urinary tract infection?

No.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.

Kidney stones?

It is not proven to do so.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.

Bactrim side effect?

Sounds like you may be allergic to bactrim.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.

Can the kidney tumor location complicate surgery?

The surgery should be okay. Tumors are frequently on the back of the kidney.

Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.