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The best nephrologists for Attapur, Hyderabad include Dr. Shabana Nazneen, Dr. Aswini Kumar Panigrahi, Dr. Gandhe Sridhar, Dr. Satyanarayana Garre and Dr. Vamsee Priya Marina. One is listed at ZOI Hospitals and Germanten Hospital in Attapur, three at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, and one at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda. Last updated: October 2026.
Attapur is a busy residential area along the PV Narasimha Rao Expressway, between Mehdipatnam, Rajendranagar and Langar Houz. ZOI Hospitals and Germanten Hospital are multispeciality hospitals inside Attapur, and the large Apollo hospitals at Jubilee Hills and Hyderguda are reachable within a few kilometres over the expressway.
This guide lists five nephrologists for patients in and around Attapur. For doctors at Attapur and Langar Houz hospitals, experience and patient recommendation figures come from the HexaHealth directory, which does not show qualifications, so please confirm these with the hospital. Apollo doctors have qualifications and feedback from the Apollo 24|7 directory and are marked as nearby. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit, and check the days your kidney specialist sees outpatients.
Top 5 Nephrologists in Attapur at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Shabana Nazneen | Nephrology | 20+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Aswini Kumar Panigrahi | Nephrology | 23 years |
| 3 | Dr. Gandhe Sridhar | Nephrology | 20 years |
| 4 | Dr. Satyanarayana Garre | Nephrology | 11 years |
| 5 | Dr. Vamsee Priya Marina | Nephrology | 13 years |
1. Dr. Shabana Nazneen — Nephrologist, ZOI Hospitals and Germanten Hospital, Attapur
| Qualifications | Not listed on the directory page |
| Experience | 20+ years |
| Hospital | ZOI Hospitals, Attapur, Hyderabad; also listed at Germanten Hospital, Attapur, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 98% recommend (98 ratings) on HexaHealth |
Dr. Shabana Nazneen is listed as a nephrologist at both ZOI Hospitals and Germanten Hospital in Attapur, with more than 20 years of experience on HexaHealth.
98% of ratings recommend her; her qualifications are not shown on the directory, so please confirm them with the hospital.
Why choose Dr. Shabana Nazneen: Two decades of nephrology experience inside Attapur.
2. 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 4 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.
3. Dr. Gandhe Sridhar — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 20 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 4 km) |
Dr. Gandhe Sridhar is a nephrologist listed at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, with 20 years of experience; he has also been listed at the Financial District branch.
He holds an MD and a DM in nephrology.
Why choose Dr. Gandhe Sridhar: Twenty years of experience and a DM in nephrology.
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 4 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 a DNB in nephrology.
Why choose Dr. Satyanarayana Garre: A DNB-qualified nephrologist with good patient feedback.
5. Dr. Vamsee Priya Marina — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Hyderguda
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), MD (Nephrology), Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine |
| Experience | 13 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
| Patient feedback | 91% recommend (50+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Vamsee Priya Marina is a nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda, with 13 years of experience.
She is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Why choose Dr. Vamsee Priya: American Board certification at the Hyderguda branch.
How to Choose the Right Nephrologist in Attapur
- 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.
