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Dr. Kariappa Appachu, MD

Nephrology & Hypertension* Age 41
Dr. Kariappa Appachu, MD
4.8 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Kariappa Appachu, MD is a Nephrology & Hypertension Specialist in Tempe, AZ.
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Dr. Kariappa Appachu, MD

Nephrology & Hypertension* Age 41
Tempe, AZ
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kariappa Appachu, MD is a Nephrology & Hypertension Specialist in Tempe, AZ.

About

Dr. Appachu graduated from Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC). Dr. Kariappa Appachu, MD is a Nephrology & Hypertension Specialist in Tempe, AZ. Dr. Appachu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Banner Casa Grande Medical Center. Dr. Appachu has experience treating conditions like Hyperkalemia and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Appachu received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Appachu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Appachu also speaks Hindi. Dr. Appachu is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hyperkalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Joint Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Cachexia
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Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Constipation
Dehydration
Foot Infection
Gastroptosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nail Infection
Nephrotic Syndrome
Pyonephrosis
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Incontinence
Vasculitis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Banner Managed Plus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS II
    Banner APCN Plus Health Network Choice POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • Blue Card PPO
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    Phoenix Standard
    National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2149 E Warner Rd Ste 101, Tempe, AZ 85284
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  2. 2 Michael Amoa Asare LLC
    485 S Dobson Rd Ste 105, Chandler, AZ 85224
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  3. 3 National Vascular Institute LLC
    803 N Salk Dr, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
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  4. 4 Office
    337 E Coronado Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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  5. 5 Phoenician Medical Center Inc
    10440 E Riggs Rd Ste 209, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
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Sep 23, 2019
Very compassionate and knowledge. Doesn't mind spending time in room to fully answer any concerns. Grateful to have him on my side.
Dennis in AZ — Sep 23, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology & Hypertension
Nephrology
Renal Metabolic Disorders
Transplant Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Renal Physiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC)
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
    2010
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kariappa Appachu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Appachu's profile.

Dr. Appachu frequently treats the following conditions: Hyperkalemia and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kariappa Appachu, MD is affiliated with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kariappa Appachu, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

    3555 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ

  • Banner Casa Grande Medical Center

    1800 E Florence Blvd, Casa Grande, AZ