Dr. Sujatha Venkatesh MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
408 W 45th St Austin TX, 78751About
Dr. Sujatha Venkatesh is a nephrologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Venkatesh specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Venkatesh 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1993
Tulane University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Professional Memberships
- Member Travis County Medical Society
Fellowships
- University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences 1998
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