Dr Paayal Naidu
B.Med Sci, MBBS, MPH
PhD Candidate (Monash University)
Specialist Nephrologist
Dr. Paayal Naidu welcomes referrals for chronic kidney disease management, hypertension, kidney stones, transition to kidney replacement therapy, fluid management, cardio-renal syndrome, and peri-operative care.
Dr. Paayal Naidu is a dedicated nephrologist, having begun her medical journey at the University of Melbourne, where she graduated in 2013. She completed her nephrology specialist training at the Royal Darwin Hospital, Monash Health and Western Health.
Currently, Dr. Naidu provides nephrology services across several healthcare institutions, including Northern Health, Western Health, and Monash Health. In addition to her clinical practice, she is involved in educating medical students and is pursuing a PhD in kidney transplantation.
Dr. Naidu takes a patient-centred approach, ensuring each of her patients receives a personalised care plan and effective management.
Dr. Naidu offers her expertise in managing various kidney-related conditions, including:
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Chronic kidney disease
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Hypertension
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Kidney stones
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Transition to kidney replacement therapy
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Fluid management
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Cardio-renal syndrome
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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
2 weeks
Fees from 1 July 2025
Medicare rebate varies according to Medicare requirements
Complex
Initial appointment (45 min) $460
Review appointment (30 min) $250
Standard
Initial appointment (25 min) $360
Review appointment (20 min) $190