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The best nephrologists for LB Nagar, Hyderabad include Dr. A Santosh Kumar, Dr. B Saikanth Kumar, Dr. Y Sandeep Reddy, Dr. Venkata Siva Tez Pinnamaneni and Dr. Vamsee Priya Marina. Two practise at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, two at Gleneagles AWARE Hospital, LB Nagar, and one at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda, about 9 km away. Last updated: October 2026.
LB Nagar is a major junction and residential hub in east Hyderabad, where the Vijayawada Highway meets the Inner Ring Road and the Red Line metro ends. It has two large multispeciality hospitals of its own, Kamineni Hospitals and Gleneagles AWARE Hospital, along with Srikara Hospitals, and Yashoda Hospitals at Malakpet and Apollo Hospitals at DRDO Kanchanbagh are a short drive away.
This guide lists five nephrologists for patients in and around LB Nagar. 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 LB Nagar 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 LB Nagar at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. A Santosh Kumar | CKD, dialysis, kidney transplant | 10+ years |
| 2 | Dr. B Saikanth Kumar | Nephrology and transplant | 8+ years |
| 3 | Dr. Y Sandeep Reddy | Nephrology | 13 years |
| 4 | Dr. Venkata Siva Tez Pinnamaneni | Nephrology | 10 years |
| 5 | Dr. Vamsee Priya Marina | Nephrology | 13 years |
1. Dr. A Santosh Kumar — Senior Consultant Nephrologist, Kamineni Hospitals LB Nagar
| Qualifications | MBBS (Gandhi Medical College), MD (Internal Medicine, Kurnool Medical College), DM (Nephrology, Osmania General Hospital) |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hospital | Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad |
Dr. A Santosh Kumar is a senior consultant nephrologist and transplant physician at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar. He completed his DM in nephrology at Osmania General Hospital in 2014.
He treats chronic kidney disease and nephrotic syndrome, manages haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), and cares for kidney transplant patients. He also consults at a diabetes and kidney centre in Kothapet.
Why choose Dr. Santosh Kumar: A senior nephrologist with transplant and dialysis experience.
2. Dr. B Saikanth Kumar — Consultant Nephrologist, Kamineni Hospitals LB Nagar
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Nephrology, Gandhi Medical College) |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hospital | Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad |
Dr. B Saikanth Kumar is a consultant nephrologist and transplant physician at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar. He completed his DM in nephrology at Gandhi Medical College in 2017.
He works alongside Dr. Santosh Kumar in the hospital’s dialysis and transplant programme.
Why choose Dr. Saikanth Kumar: A second transplant-trained nephrologist in LB Nagar.
3. 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 |
Dr. Y Sandeep Reddy is a consultant nephrologist at Gleneagles AWARE Hospital, LB Nagar. 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: The most experienced nephrologist listed in LB Nagar.
4. Dr. Venkata Siva Tez Pinnamaneni — Consultant Nephrologist, Gleneagles AWARE Hospital LB Nagar
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology) |
| Experience | 10 years |
| Hospital | Gleneagles AWARE Hospital, LB Nagar, Hyderabad |
Dr. Venkata Siva Tez Pinnamaneni is a consultant nephrologist at Gleneagles AWARE Hospital, LB Nagar, with 10 years of experience.
He holds an MD and a DM in nephrology.
Why choose Dr. Pinnamaneni: A second DM nephrologist at Gleneagles AWARE.
5. Dr. Vamsee Priya Marina — Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals Hyderguda
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), MD (Nephrology), Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine |
| Experience | 13 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda, Hyderabad (nearby, about 9 km) |
| Patient feedback | 91% recommend (50+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Vamsee Priya Marina is a nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda, listed about 9 km from LB Nagar, with 13 years of experience.
She trained in internal medicine and nephrology and is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Why choose Dr. Marina: US board certification, for patients who prefer a woman nephrologist.
How to Choose the Right Nephrologist in LB Nagar
- 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 LB Nagar Served by These Nephrologists
LB Nagar is a major junction and residential hub in east Hyderabad on the Vijayawada Highway. The nephrologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Vanasthalipuram, Kothapet, Nagole, Hayathnagar, Saroornagar, Karmanghat, Chaitanyapuri, Dilsukhnagar, Mansoorabad, BN Reddy Nagar and Champapet. 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 Abids, best nephrologists in Himayatnagar and best nephrologists in Nampally.
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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.
