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Dr. Smita Padala, MD

Nephrology* Age 46
Dr. Smita Padala, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Smita Padala, MD

Nephrology* Age 46
Lecanto, FL
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Smita Padala, MD is a Nephrologist in Lecanto, FL.

About

Dr. Padala graduated from Christian Medical College in 2004 and completed a residency at St Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA.Dr. Smita Padala, MD is a Nephrologist in Lecanto, FL and has 20 years experience. Dr. Padala currently practices at VSP Nephrology Associates and are affiliated with HCA Florida Citrus Hospital. Dr. Padala has experience treating conditions like Hypotension (Excluding Maternal), Hyperkalemia and Acidosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Padala received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Padala's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Padala also speaks Hindi. Dr. Padala is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hyperkalemia
Acidosis
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hyperkalemia
Acidosis
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hyperkalemia
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Hypercalcemia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Alkalosis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Rhabdomyolysis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureterovesical Junction
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

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Locations

  1. 1 VSP Nephrology Associates
    2021 N Crooked Branch Dr, Lecanto, FL 34461
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May 07, 2024
I have been going to Dr. Padala for a few years now. She is very knowledgeable, caring and knows her stuff. She takes her time and explains things in an easy to understanding way. Highly reamended.
Andrew Preuss — May 07, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Christian Medical College
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tufts University
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Dr. Smita Padala, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Citrus Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Smita Padala, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Citrus Hospital

    502 W Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL