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The best nephrologists for Tarnaka, Hyderabad include Dr. P S Vali, Dr. Mamidi Pranith Ram, Dr. V Suresh Babu, Dr. S Krishnan and Dr. Ashwini Kumar Aiyangar. Three practise at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, and two at Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, both about 6 km away. Last updated: October 2026.
Tarnaka is a residential area in north-east Hyderabad beside Osmania University, between Secunderabad and Uppal, with a stop on the Blue Line metro. The nearest large hospitals are in Secunderabad, about 6 km away, including Yashoda Hospitals and Apollo Hospitals, both reachable by metro or a short drive.
This guide lists five nephrologists for patients in and around Tarnaka. 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 Tarnaka 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 Tarnaka at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. P S Vali | Kidney transplant, CKD, dialysis | 15+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Mamidi Pranith Ram | Transplant, interventional nephrology | 8+ years |
| 3 | Dr. V Suresh Babu | Nephrology, acute kidney failure | 19+ years |
| 4 | Dr. S Krishnan | Nephrology | 22 years |
| 5 | Dr. Ashwini Kumar Aiyangar | Nephrology | 16 years |
1. Dr. P S Vali — Senior Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS (Siddhartha Medical College), MD (General Medicine, Kurnool Medical College), DM (Nephrology, Osmania, gold medal) |
| Experience | 15+ years in nephrology |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. P S Vali is a senior consultant nephrologist and transplant physician at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, about 6 km from Tarnaka. He completed his DM at Osmania in 2010 with a gold medal and taught nephrology at Osmania Medical College for ten years.
He manages kidney transplants, including ABO-incompatible transplants, chronic and acute kidney disease, dialysis and CAPD, glomerular disease and resistant hypertension.
Why choose Dr. Vali: A former Osmania associate professor with deep transplant experience.
2. Dr. Mamidi Pranith Ram — Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS (Osmania), MD (Internal Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi), DM (Nephrology, AIIMS New Delhi) |
| Experience | 8+ years in nephrology |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Mamidi Pranith Ram is a consultant nephrologist and renal transplant physician at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad. He completed both his MD and DM at AIIMS, New Delhi, finishing nephrology training in 2017.
He performs interventional nephrology, including CAPD and dialysis catheter insertion, kidney biopsy and AV fistula creation, and manages swap and ABO-incompatible transplants.
Why choose Dr. Pranith Ram: AIIMS-trained, with hands-on interventional nephrology.
3. Dr. V Suresh Babu — Consultant Nephrologist, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MD, DM (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 19+ years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. V Suresh Babu is a consultant nephrologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, with more than 19 years of experience.
He treats high blood pressure, acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease, and provides CRRT, kidney biopsy and transplant care.
Why choose Dr. Suresh Babu: Nearly two decades of nephrology experience.
4. Dr. S Krishnan — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DNB (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 22 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. S Krishnan is a nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, listed about 6 km from Tarnaka, 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.
5. 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 6 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.
How to Choose the Right Nephrologist in Tarnaka
- 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 Tarnaka Served by These Nephrologists
Tarnaka is a residential area in north-east Hyderabad beside Osmania University, between Secunderabad and Uppal. The nephrologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Lalaguda, Mettuguda, Osmania University area, Habsiguda, Nacharam, Manikeshwar Nagar, Vijayapuri Colony, Sitaphalmandi, Adikmet, Ramanthapur and Moula Ali. 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 Secunderabad, best nephrologists in Uppal and best nephrologists in Himayatnagar.
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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.
