Dr. Damodar R. Kumbala, MD, Internist
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Dr. Damodar R. Kumbala, MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

453 Hesper Avenue Metairie Louisiana, 70005
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About

Academic medical practice.

Area of expertise; Hemodialysis vascular access.

Percutaneous thrombectomy of AVF and AVG.

Education and Training

MD at BLDE University Medical College

Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences 1996

B.L.D.E. University's Sri B. M. Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Centre 1997

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine- Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Interventional and General Nephrology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director of Interventional Nephrology Ochsner Program -

Awards

  • American heart associattion New Investigator Travel Award   

Treatments

  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Vascular Disease

Areas of research

Novel biomarkers i nvealuation of chronic kidney disease.

Hemodialysis vascular Access.

Dr. Damodar R. Kumbala, MD's Practice location

453 Hesper Avenue -
Metairie, Louisiana 70005
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5131 Odonovan Dr Suite 100 -
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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5131 ODONOVAN DR STE 100 -
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
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Practice At 1514 Jefferson Highway

1514 Jefferson Highway -
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Get to know Internal Medicine & Interventional and General Nephrologist Dr. Damodar Reddy Kumbala, who serves the population of New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kumbala is a highly trained and qualified internal medicine physician and interventional and general nephrologist with a vast expertise in all facets of his work. Dr. Kumbala has been in practice for more than 19 years and is currently serving patients at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kumbala graduated with his Medical Degree in 1996 from BLDE University Shri B M Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Centre in India. Upon relocating to the United States, Dr. Kumbala served his Internal Medicine residency at The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health, followed by his fellowship in Nephrology at Tulane University School of Medicine, and his Interventional Nephrology fellowship at the Dialysis Access Institute. Furthermore, Dr. Kumbala is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he is certified by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology, and has also earned the coveted title of Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology. To keep up to date with the latest advances and developments in his field, Dr. Kumbala maintains a professional membership with the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology. Dr. Kumbala is the recipient of the American Heart Association New Investigator Travel Award, and attributes his great success to his hard work. When he is not assisting patients, Dr. Kumbala enjoys traveling. Internal Medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists are skilled in the management of patients who have undifferentiated or multi-system disease processes. They care for hospitalized and ambulatory patients and may play a major role in education and research.

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