Venu Velagapudi
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
65 Lake Avenue Worcester Massachusetts, 01604About
Dr. Venu Velagapudi is a nephrologist practicing in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Velagapudi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Velagapudi 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.
Education and Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- University of Massachusetts Medical School
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology, American Medical Informatics Association, American College of Physicians
Articles and Publications
- Few Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- Family, Great Source of Support
Hobbies / Sports
- Soccer
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Medical Association
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