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Dr. Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD

Nephrology* Age 70
Dr. Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD
4.6 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD is a Nephrologist in Fort Wayne, IN.
Dr. Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD
4.6 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD

Nephrology* Age 70
Fort Wayne, IN
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD is a Nephrologist in Fort Wayne, IN.

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Dr. Venkatakrishna graduated from Govt Med Coll, Mysore University in 1978 and completed a residency at Hahnemann University Hospital.Dr. Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD is a Nephrologist in Fort Wayne, IN and has 46 years experience. Dr. Venkatakrishna currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Dupont Hospital, Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Parkview DeKalb Hospital, Parkview Lagrange Hospital, Parkview Noble Hospital, Parkview Wabash Hospital and Parkview Whitley Hospital. Dr. Venkatakrishna has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Venkatakrishna received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Venkatakrishna's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Venkatakrishna is board certified in Nephrology.

Offers Telehealth

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acidosis
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Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Cryoglobulinemia
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Hypertrophy
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hypertension
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Stones Treatment
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Renal

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    11104 Parkview Circle Dr Ste 330, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  2. 2 Nani
    7836 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 101, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  3. 3 Office
    1833 Magnavox Way # 101, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  4. 4 Medical Park 11 Pharmacy
    11104 Parkview Circle Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  5. 5 Quad Counties Dialysis
    528 N Grandstaff Dr, Auburn, IN 46706

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Venkatakrishna
4.6
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Jul 29, 2022
Dr. Venkatakrishna is very relatable and thorough in explaining test and lab results and the plan moving forward. He has a friendly and professional disposition. He is an excellent physician. His nurse and staff are always caring and very friendly!
Brian B. — Jul 29, 2022
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About Me

Specialties*
Nephrology
Nephrology & Hypertension
Nephrology & Renal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Govt Med Coll, Mysore University
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Hahnemann University Hospital
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hahnemann University Hospital
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hahnemann University Hospital
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Venkatakrishna's profile.

Dr. Venkatakrishna frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD is affiliated with Dupont Hospital, Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Parkview DeKalb Hospital, Parkview Lagrange Hospital, Parkview Noble Hospital, Parkview Wabash Hospital and Parkview Whitley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dupont Hospital

    2520 E DuPont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Lutheran Hospital of Indiana

    7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital

    2101 Dubois Dr, Warsaw, IN

  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital

    1316 E 7th St, Auburn, IN

  • Parkview Lagrange Hospital

    207 N Townline Rd, Lagrange, IN

  • Parkview Noble Hospital

    401 N Sawyer Rd, Kendallville, IN

  • Parkview Wabash Hospital

    10 John Kissinger Dr, Wabash, IN

  • Parkview Whitley Hospital

    1260 E State Road 205, Columbia City, IN