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Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
Dr. Venkat Vavilala is a nephrologist practicing in Merrillville, IN. Dr. Vavilala specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Vavilala most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
33 years
Experience
Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD
- Merrillville, IN
- Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India
- Accepting new patients
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What medicine helps kidney stones?
That depends upon kidney stone type and your urine pH and other ingredients. Typically high fluid intake low salt intake are first steps. A nephrologist can check urine and stone READ MORE
That depends upon kidney stone type and your urine pH and other ingredients. Typically high fluid intake low salt intake are first steps. A nephrologist can check urine and stone analysis then give specific answer to your situation.
How long does a kidney biopsy take?
Based on body size, Blood pressure issues but over all procedure it self takes 30 mts but need to observe for 4-5 hrs to see any bleeding complications. Typically after 4/5 hrs READ MORE
Based on body size, Blood pressure issues but over all procedure it self takes 30 mts but need to observe for 4-5 hrs to see any bleeding complications. Typically after 4/5 hrs they will check blood count before discharging
