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The best nephrologists for Uppal, Hyderabad include Dr. N Pavan Kumar, Dr. Gangadhar Bathini, Dr. S Krishnan, Dr. Ashwini Kumar Aiyangar and Dr. Y Sandeep Reddy. Two practise at TX Hospitals, Uppal, two at Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, about 7 km away, and one at Gleneagles AWARE Hospital, LB Nagar. Last updated: October 2026.
Uppal is a growing residential and commercial area in north-east Hyderabad on the Warangal Highway, known for its cricket stadium and its Blue Line metro station. TX Hospitals has a multispeciality hospital in Uppal itself, and larger hospitals such as Apollo Hospitals at Secunderabad and Gleneagles AWARE and Kamineni Hospitals at LB Nagar are within about 7 km.
This guide lists five nephrologists for patients in and around Uppal. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory where available, with patient recommendation figures from HexaHealth and Apollo 24|7. HexaHealth does not show qualifications, so please confirm these with the hospital. Doctors outside Uppal 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 Uppal at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. N Pavan Kumar | CKD, dialysis, transplant | 11+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Gangadhar Bathini | Nephrology and transplant | 10+ years |
| 3 | Dr. S Krishnan | Nephrology | 22 years |
| 4 | Dr. Ashwini Kumar Aiyangar | Nephrology | 16 years |
| 5 | Dr. Y Sandeep Reddy | Nephrology | 13 years |
1. Dr. N Pavan Kumar — Senior Consultant Nephrologist, TX Hospitals Uppal
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences) |
| Experience | 11+ years in nephrology |
| Hospital | TX Hospitals, Uppal, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 99% recommend on HexaHealth |
Dr. N Pavan Kumar is a senior consultant nephrologist at TX Hospitals, Uppal. He completed his DM in nephrology in 2014 and was earlier a consultant at The Deccan Hospital, Somajiguda.
He treats chronic kidney disease, acute kidney failure and kidney-related high blood pressure, and manages dialysis and kidney transplant care. 99% of patients on HexaHealth recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Pavan Kumar: A senior nephrologist with transplant experience in Uppal itself.
2. Dr. Gangadhar Bathini — Nephrologist, TX Hospitals Uppal
| Qualifications | MBBS (Kakatiya Medical College), MD (General Medicine, Gandhi Medical College), DM (Nephrology, Gandhi Medical College) |
| Experience | 10+ years in nephrology |
| Hospital | TX Hospitals, Uppal, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 99% recommend (98 ratings) on HexaHealth |
Dr. Gangadhar Bathini is listed as a nephrologist at TX Hospitals, Uppal, on HexaHealth, and also consults at a clinic on the LB Nagar to Nagole road. He completed his DM in nephrology at Gandhi Medical College in 2015. Other directories link him to Pace Hospitals, so please confirm where he currently consults.
He is a nephrologist and transplant physician, and 99% of 98 ratings on HexaHealth recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Bathini: Excellent feedback and clinics on the Nagole side of Uppal.
3. Dr. S Krishnan — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DNB (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 22 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 7 km) |
Dr. S Krishnan is a nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, listed about 7 km from Uppal, with 22 years of experience.
He holds an MD and a DNB in nephrology.
Why choose Dr. Krishnan: The most experienced nephrologist on this list.
4. Dr. Ashwini Kumar Aiyangar — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DNB (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 16 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 7 km) |
| Patient feedback | 98% recommend (150+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Ashwini Kumar Aiyangar is a nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, with 16 years of experience.
He holds DNB qualifications in internal medicine and nephrology, and 98% of more than 150 patients on Apollo 24|7 recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Aiyangar: Outstanding patient feedback across more than 150 patients.
5. Dr. Y Sandeep Reddy — Consultant Nephrologist, Gleneagles AWARE Hospital LB Nagar
| Qualifications | MBBS (Kakatiya Medical College), MD (General Medicine, Gandhi Medical College), DM (Nephrology, SVIMS Tirupati) |
| Experience | 13 years |
| Hospital | Gleneagles AWARE Hospital, LB Nagar, Hyderabad (nearby, about 7 km) |
Dr. Y Sandeep Reddy is a consultant nephrologist at Gleneagles AWARE Hospital, LB Nagar, about 7 km from Uppal. He completed his DM in nephrology at SVIMS, Tirupati, in 2012.
He was earlier a senior consultant in nephrology at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda.
Why choose Dr. Sandeep Reddy: An experienced nephrologist a short drive south of Uppal.
How to Choose the Right Nephrologist in Uppal
- 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.
Areas Near Uppal Served by These Nephrologists
Uppal is a growing residential and commercial area in north-east Hyderabad on the Warangal Highway, home to the Uppal cricket stadium and a Blue Line metro station. The nephrologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Ramanthapur, Habsiguda, Nagole, Boduppal, Peerzadiguda, Chilkanagar, Mallapur, Nacharam, Beerappagadda, Uppal Bhagayath and Kalyanpuri. If you live in one of these neighbourhoods, the hospitals listed above are usually among the closest options for specialist care. Travel time varies with traffic, so check the route before your appointment.
Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best nephrologists in LB Nagar, best nephrologists in Dilsukhnagar and best nephrologists in Secunderabad.
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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.
