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Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD

Nephrology & Hypertension* Age 56
Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD
5.0 (78 Ratings)

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Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD is a Nephrology & Hypertension Specialist in Merrillville, IN.
Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD
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Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD

Nephrology & Hypertension* Age 56
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD is a Nephrology & Hypertension Specialist in Merrillville, IN.

About

Dr. Vavilala graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1992 and completed a residency at University at Buffalo - State University of New York.Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD is a Nephrology & Hypertension Specialist in Merrillville, IN and has 32 years experience. Dr. Vavilala currently practices at Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana (Nani) and are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Hammond, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Rensselaer and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus. Dr. Vavilala has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Diseases, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vavilala received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 78 times. Dr. Vavilala's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Vavilala is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

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Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana Merrillville
    90 W 86th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
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    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00

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Oct 07, 2023
He is the BEST! We as a team, take care of My kidney failure. Very satisfied with this Doctor.
Gene Braun — Oct 07, 2023
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Specialties*
Nephrology & Hypertension
Nephrology
Nephrology & Renal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Osmania Medical College
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vavilala's profile.

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

Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Hammond, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Rensselaer and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus.

Yes, Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Franciscan Health Dyer

    24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN

  • Franciscan Health Hammond

    5454 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN

  • Franciscan Health Michigan City

    3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN

  • Franciscan Health Rensselaer

    1104 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN