Venu Velagapudi, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Venu Velagapudi

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

65 Lake Avenue Worcester Massachusetts, 01604

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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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 20 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Critical CareICU

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

Venu Velagapudi's Practice location

65 Lake Avenue -
Worcester, Massachusetts 01604
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