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The best nephrologists in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad include Dr. C Shamsunder Rao, Dr. Syed Mohd Azhar Hassan, Dr. G S Karthik, Dr. Pragna and Dr. Aswini Kumar Panigrahi. Four practise at hospitals in Mehdipatnam itself, at Mythri, Mina and Olive hospitals, and one at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills. Last updated: October 2026.
Mehdipatnam is one of the busiest junctions in western Hyderabad, linking Tolichowki, Masab Tank, Attapur and the PV Narasimha Rao Expressway, with large residential colonies on all sides. It has several multispeciality hospitals of its own, including Olive Hospital, Mythri Hospital and Mina Multispeciality Hospital, and the Apollo hospital at Jubilee Hills is a short drive away.
This guide lists five nephrologists for patients in and around Mehdipatnam. For doctors 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 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 Mehdipatnam at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. C Shamsunder Rao | Nephrology | 19+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Syed Mohd Azhar Hassan | Nephrology | 15+ years |
| 3 | Dr. G S Karthik | Nephrology | 12 years |
| 4 | Dr. Pragna | Nephrology | 12 years |
| 5 | Dr. Aswini Kumar Panigrahi | Nephrology | 23 years |
1. Dr. C Shamsunder Rao — Nephrologist, Mythri Hospital Mehdipatnam
| Qualifications | Not listed on the directory page |
| Experience | 19+ years |
| Hospital | Mythri Hospital, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 99% recommend (96 ratings) on HexaHealth |
Dr. C Shamsunder Rao is a nephrologist at Mythri Hospital, Mehdipatnam, with about 19 to 21 years of experience on HexaHealth, which lists him under two slightly different spellings.
99% of 96 ratings recommend him; his qualifications are not shown on the directory, so please confirm them with the hospital.
Why choose Dr. Shamsunder Rao: About two decades of nephrology experience in Mehdipatnam.
2. 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 |
| Patient feedback | 98% recommend (98 ratings) on HexaHealth |
Dr. Syed Mohd Azhar Hassan is a nephrologist at Mina Multispeciality Hospital, Mehdipatnam, with more than 15 years of experience.
98% of 98 ratings on HexaHealth recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Azhar Hassan: Fifteen years of experience with very high patient feedback.
3. Dr. G S Karthik — Nephrologist, Olive Hospital Mehdipatnam
| Qualifications | Not listed on the directory page |
| Experience | 12 years |
| Hospital | Olive Hospital, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 99% recommend on HexaHealth |
Dr. G S Karthik is a nephrologist at Olive Hospital, Mehdipatnam, with about 12 years of experience on HexaHealth.
99% of patients recommend him on the directory.
Why choose Dr. Karthik: A nephrologist at Olive Hospital with excellent feedback.
4. Dr. Pragna — Nephrologist, Olive Hospital Mehdipatnam
| Qualifications | Not listed on the directory page |
| Experience | 12 years |
| Hospital | Olive Hospital, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 96% recommend on HexaHealth |
Dr. Pragna is a nephrologist at Olive Hospital, Mehdipatnam, with 12 years of experience.
96% of patients on HexaHealth recommend her.
Why choose Dr. Pragna: A second nephrology option at Olive Hospital.
5. 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.
How to Choose the Right Nephrologist in Mehdipatnam
- 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.
