Meena Shingde is a Nephrologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. She works with people who have kidney and fluid balance problems, from ongoing chronic issues to more urgent, short-term kidney problems.
Kidney disease can show up in lots of ways. In many cases, patients see her for long-term conditions like chronic kidney disease. She also looks after people dealing with kidney filter problems, including focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. These conditions can be tricky, and they often need careful follow-up over time.
At times, she manages more sudden kidney injuries too. This can include acute tubular necrosis, where the kidney tubules get damaged and the body’s fluid and waste balance can change quickly. When things feel unstable, getting the right plan early matters.
Meena also works with complex immune-related kidney problems. For example, vasculitis can affect the kidneys and cause inflammation. That kind of situation can be serious, so patients usually need clear monitoring and practical next steps.
Kidney transplant care is another important part of her work. She helps with ongoing care for people after a kidney transplant, including support with the day-to-day side of keeping the transplanted kidney healthy. Transplant care is not just one appointment. It’s a longer journey, and people often want answers that fit real life.
Some patients come with rare conditions as well. One example is adenine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiency, which can affect how the body handles certain waste products. Another is Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), which is not only an eye condition and can link in with kidney-related issues for some families. In these cases, care needs to be joined-up and steady, with attention to the whole person, not just one test result.
Meena Shingde is based in Sydney and helps patients across the wider area. Her approach is calm and grounded, focused on making sense of what’s happening with the kidneys and what you can do next. Over time, that kind of consistency can make a big difference, especially when kidney conditions shift or flare.
