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The best nephrologists for Tolichowki, Hyderabad include Dr. Aswini Kumar Panigrahi, Dr. Sanjay Maitra, Dr. Gandhe Sridhar, Dr. Satyanarayana Garre and Dr. Syed Mohd Azhar Hassan. Four practise at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, and one at Mina Multispeciality Hospital in neighbouring Mehdipatnam. Last updated: October 2026.
Tolichowki is a large residential and commercial area in western Hyderabad, close to Golconda Fort and sitting between Mehdipatnam, Shaikpet, Film Nagar and the road towards Gachibowli. Premier Hospital is one of its own multispeciality hospitals, and the hospitals of Mehdipatnam and Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills are a short drive away.
This guide lists five nephrologists for patients in and around Tolichowki. For doctors at Premier Hospital and at Mehdipatnam 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. Doctors outside Tolichowki 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 Tolichowki at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Aswini Kumar Panigrahi | Nephrology | 23 years |
| 2 | Dr. Sanjay Maitra | Nephrology | 24 years |
| 3 | Dr. Gandhe Sridhar | Nephrology | 20 years |
| 4 | Dr. Satyanarayana Garre | Nephrology | 11 years |
| 5 | Dr. Syed Mohd Azhar Hassan | Nephrology | 15+ 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) |
| 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. Sanjay Maitra — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 24 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby) |
| Patient feedback | 88% recommend (125+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Sanjay Maitra is a nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, with 24 years of experience.
He holds a DM in nephrology.
Why choose Dr. Maitra: The most experienced nephrologist on this list.
3. Dr. Gandhe Sridhar — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 20 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby) |
Dr. Gandhe Sridhar is a nephrologist with 20 years of experience, listed at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, and also at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District.
He holds a DM in nephrology. Check which branch he is consulting at on the day you plan to visit.
Why choose Dr. Sridhar: Two decades of experience with 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) |
| 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. Garre: A DNB-qualified nephrologist with good patient feedback.
5. Dr. Syed Mohd Azhar Hassan — Nephrologist, Mina Multispeciality Hospital Mehdipatnam
| Qualifications | Not listed on the directory page |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Hospital | Mina Multispeciality Hospital, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad (nearby) |
| Patient feedback | 98% recommend (98 ratings) on HexaHealth |
Dr. Syed Mohd Azhar Hassan is a nephrologist at Mina Multispeciality Hospital, Mehdipatnam, next door to Tolichowki, with more than 15 years of experience.
98% of 98 ratings on HexaHealth recommend him; his qualifications are not shown on the directory, so please confirm them with the hospital.
Why choose Dr. Azhar Hassan: Fifteen years of experience with very high patient feedback, close by.
How to Choose the Right Nephrologist in Tolichowki
- 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.
