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The best nephrologists in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad include Dr. Dhananjaya Kappadi Lingappareddy and Dr. Susarla Sree Rama Chandra Shekar at Continental Hospitals, Dr. Rekha Paladugu and Dr. Gandhe Sridhar at Star Hospitals, and Dr. Kamal Kiran at Medicover Hospitals, Financial District. Together they cover chronic kidney disease, dialysis and kidney transplantation. Last updated: October 2026.
Nanakramguda is the heart of Hyderabad’s Financial District, close to Gachibowli, Kokapet and Manikonda. Kidney problems often develop silently, so people with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease benefit from having a trusted nephrologist nearby.
This guide lists five nephrologists practising in and around Nanakramguda at Continental, Star and Medicover Hospitals. Each profile is based on information published on the hospital or doctor-listing page; please confirm current availability and timings with the hospital before visiting.
Top 5 Nephrologists in Nanakramguda at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Specialisation | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Dhananjaya Kappadi Lingappareddy | Nephrology & kidney transplant | 20+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Kamal Kiran | Nephrology & transplant | 31+ years |
| 3 | Dr. Rekha Paladugu | Nephrology (US board-certified) | 22 years |
| 4 | Dr. Gandhe Sridhar | Nephrology (transplant, CKD) | 26 years |
| 5 | Dr. Susarla Sree Rama Chandra Shekar | Nephrology (MRCP, ABIM) | 22+ years |
1. Dr. Dhananjaya Kappadi Lingappareddy — Director, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Program, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD General Medicine, DM Nephrology; trained at the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC), Ahmedabad |
| Memberships | Indian Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, Hyderabad Nephrology Forum |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad |
| Known For | Kidney transplantation (including ABO-incompatible), dialysis, chronic kidney disease |
Dr. Dhananjaya Kappadi Lingappareddy is Director of Nephrology and the Kidney Transplant Program at Continental Hospitals, Nanakramguda. His hospital profile lists over 20 years of experience and training at IKDRC, Ahmedabad, one of India’s best-known kidney institutes.
His listed expertise covers acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, dialysis catheter insertion, ABO-compatible and ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation, ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, electrolyte problems, recurrent urinary infections and resistant hypertension.
Why choose Dr. Dhananjaya: A transplant-programme director with a full range of dialysis and transplant services under one roof in the Financial District.
2. Dr. Kamal Kiran — Director, Department of Nephrology, Medicover Hospitals Financial District
| Qualifications | MD, DNB (Nephrology) |
| Earlier Roles | Consultant Nephrologist, Kamineni Hospitals (2005-2014); Senior Renal Registrar, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide (2006-2008); Director, Nephrology and Transplantation, Century Hospital, Banjara Hills (2015-2020) |
| Hospital | Medicover Hospitals, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad |
| Known For | Complex kidney transplants, glomerular disease, plasmapheresis, dialysis |
Dr. Kamal Kiran is Director of the Department of Nephrology at Medicover Hospitals, Financial District, near Nanakramguda. His profile lists more than 31 years of experience, including a senior renal registrar post at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide and earlier leadership roles at Kamineni Hospitals and Century Hospital.
He lists kidney transplantation, including ABO-incompatible, crossmatch-positive, deceased-donor and paired-exchange transplants, along with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, critical care nephrology, glomerular disease, nephrotic syndrome, diabetic nephropathy, plasmapheresis and a full range of dialysis methods.
Why choose Dr. Kamal: One of the most experienced nephrologists in the area, with a strong record in complex and high-risk transplant cases.
3. Dr. Rekha Paladugu — Senior Consultant Nephrologist, Star Hospitals Nanakramguda
| Qualifications | MBBS (Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad), Internal Medicine Residency (New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn), Nephrology Fellowship (Nassau University Medical Center, New York) |
| Certification | American Board-certified in Nephrology (2009) and Internal Medicine (2007) |
| Memberships | American Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Nephrology, Women in Nephrology, Indian Medical Association |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad |
| Known For | Kidney transplant care, dialysis, resistant hypertension, chronic kidney disease |
Dr. Rekha Paladugu is a Senior Consultant Nephrologist at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, with 22 years of experience listed. She studied at Osmania Medical College and completed her internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship in New York, and is American Board-certified in both fields.
Her listed expertise includes kidney transplant medicine and post-transplant care, haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, resistant hypertension, chronic kidney disease including diabetic and hypertensive kidney disease, acute kidney injury, glomerular diseases and patient counselling.
Why choose Dr. Rekha: A US board-certified nephrologist with a strong focus on patient education and long-term kidney disease care.
4. Dr. Gandhe Sridhar — Consultant Nephrologist, Star Hospitals Nanakramguda
| Qualifications | MBBS (Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, 1999), MD Paediatrics (Osmania Medical College, 2003), DM Nephrology (Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, 2007) |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, and Suraksha Children Hospital, Hyderabad |
| Known For | Chronic kidney disease, ABO-incompatible and paired kidney transplant |
Dr. Gandhe Sridhar is a Consultant Nephrologist at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, who also consults at Suraksha Children Hospital. His listing shows 26 years of experience, with an MD in Paediatrics followed by a DM in Nephrology.
His special interests are listed as ABO-incompatible transplantation, paired kidney transplantation and chronic kidney disease. His paediatric background may be useful for families who want a nephrologist comfortable with younger patients.
Why choose Dr. Sridhar: A DM-qualified nephrologist with a paediatric background and an interest in complex transplant matching.
5. Dr. Susarla Sree Rama Chandra Shekar — Consultant Nephrologist, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, 2003), MD Medicine, DM Nephrology, MRCP (UK, 2010) |
| Certification | Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine (2014) and Nephrology (2016) |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Nanakramguda, and Himagiri Hospital, Gachibowli, Hyderabad |
| Known For | Acute and chronic kidney disease, renal transplantation, dialysis |
Dr. Susarla Sree Rama Chandra Shekar is a nephrologist whose listing shows consultations at Continental Hospitals, Nanakramguda, and Himagiri Hospital, Gachibowli. His profile lists over 22 years of nephrology experience and earlier work at Carney Hospital in Boston.
He holds the MRCP (UK) and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and nephrology. His listed areas are acute and chronic kidney disease, renal transplantation and dialysis therapies.
Why choose Dr. Shekar: Dual UK and US credentials alongside Indian DM training, with consulting options at two Gachibowli-area hospitals.
How to Choose the Right Nephrologist in Nanakramguda
- Check the qualification: look for a DM or DNB in Nephrology. A nephrologist treats kidney disease, while a urologist deals mainly with stones, the prostate and surgery of the urinary tract.
- Match the need: long-term kidney disease, dialysis, transplant or glomerular disease each call for different experience.
- Look at the set-up: in-house dialysis, ICU support and a transplant programme make care easier if your kidneys worsen.
- Bring your records: recent creatinine and eGFR values, urine tests, ultrasound reports and a list of medicines help the doctor.
- Plan for the long term: kidney disease needs regular blood pressure, sugar and blood test follow-up, so choose a doctor you can see easily.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
Seek urgent care for very little or no urine, severe breathlessness, swelling of the legs and face with rapid weight gain, confusion or drowsiness, severe vomiting, or chest pain in someone with known kidney disease. Dialysis patients should go to hospital quickly for fever, missed sessions with breathlessness, or bleeding from the access site.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, swelling of the feet or foamy urine, a first check with a general physician is a sensible start. At Suguna Clinic, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, check your blood pressure and sugar, order kidney function and urine tests, and refer you to a nephrologist if needed. A referral is not compulsory, and you can see a nephrologist directly if your reports are abnormal.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice or a ranking endorsed by any hospital. Doctor profiles are compiled from publicly available hospital and doctor-listing pages and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified nephrologist for diagnosis and treatment.
