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The best nephrologists for Manikonda, Hyderabad include Dr. Aswini Kumar Panigrahi, Dr. Gandhe Sridhar, Dr. Jella Ramashankar, Dr. Satyanarayana Garre and Dr. Seerapani Gopaluni. Four practise at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 3 km away, and one at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District. Last updated: October 2026.
Manikonda is a large residential area between Gachibowli, Tolichowki, Narsingi and the Financial District, popular with families and IT professionals. Apollo Clinic, Manikonda Jagir offers specialist outpatient consultations within the area, while Apollo Hospitals at Jubilee Hills and the Financial District are each only a few kilometres away for tests, procedures and admission.
This guide lists five nephrologists for patients in and around Manikonda, with qualifications, experience and patient feedback taken from the Apollo 24|7 doctor directory, which lists these doctors from about 1 to 4 km away. Doctors based outside Manikonda are marked as nearby. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit, and check which branch your kidney specialist consults at.
Top 5 Nephrologists in Manikonda at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Aswini Kumar Panigrahi | Nephrology | 23 years |
| 2 | Dr. Gandhe Sridhar | Nephrology | 20 years |
| 3 | Dr. Jella Ramashankar | Nephrology | 14 years |
| 4 | Dr. Satyanarayana Garre | Nephrology | 11 years |
| 5 | Dr. Seerapani Gopaluni | Nephrology | 18 years |
1. Dr. Aswini Kumar Panigrahi — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DNB (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 23 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 3 km) |
| Patient feedback | 93% recommend (250+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Aswini Kumar Panigrahi is a nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, with 23 years of experience.
He holds a DNB in nephrology.
Why choose Dr. Panigrahi: Twenty-three years of experience with strong patient feedback.
2. Dr. Gandhe Sridhar — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 20 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 3 km) |
Dr. Gandhe Sridhar is a nephrologist listed at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, with 20 years of experience; the directory has also listed him at the Financial District branch, so check which one he is consulting at.
He holds an MD and a DM in nephrology.
Why choose Dr. Gandhe Sridhar: Twenty years of experience and a DM in nephrology.
3. Dr. Jella Ramashankar — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 14 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 3 km) |
Dr. Jella Ramashankar is a nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, with 14 years of experience.
He holds an MD and a DM in nephrology.
Why choose Dr. Ramashankar: A DM-qualified nephrologist with 14 years of experience.
4. Dr. Satyanarayana Garre — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DNB (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 11 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 3 km) |
| Patient feedback | 90% recommend (25+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Satyanarayana Garre is a nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, with 11 years of experience.
He holds an MD and a DNB in nephrology.
Why choose Dr. Satyanarayana Garre: A DNB-qualified nephrologist with good patient feedback.
5. Dr. Seerapani Gopaluni — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Financial District
| Qualifications | MBBS, MRCP (UK), CCT (Oxford), PhD (Cambridge), FRCP (London) |
| Experience | 18 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad (nearby, about 4 km) |
Dr. Seerapani Gopaluni is a nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, with 18 years of experience.
He completed UK specialist training at Oxford and a PhD at Cambridge.
Why choose Dr. Gopaluni: UK specialist training and a research background.
How to Choose the Right Nephrologist in Manikonda
- Check the qualification: look for a DM or DNB in Nephrology. A urologist operates on kidney stones and the urinary tract, while a nephrologist treats kidney disease, blood pressure and dialysis.
- Match the need: chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney disease, protein in urine, dialysis and transplant care each need regular follow-up with the same team.
- Look at the set-up: an in-house dialysis unit, a transplant programme and a 24-hour emergency team matter for advanced kidney disease.
- Bring your records: creatinine and eGFR trends, urine tests, ultrasound reports and a list of medicines make a first visit more useful.
- Ask about prevention: a good nephrologist also talks about blood pressure, sugar control, salt, painkiller use and hydration, not only dialysis.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
Go to the nearest emergency department at once for very little or no urine, sudden swelling of the face and legs, severe breathlessness, blood in the urine with severe pain, confusion or persistent vomiting in someone with kidney disease. These can signal kidney failure or dangerous potassium levels.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
For swelling of the feet, foamy urine or high blood pressure, a first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Suguna Clinic, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, check your blood pressure and sugar, arrange kidney function and urine tests, and refer you to a nephrologist if needed. See also our guide on normal blood pressure by age. A referral is not compulsory, and you can see a nephrologist directly if symptoms are significant.
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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 directory listings and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified nephrologist for diagnosis and treatment.
