Overview
Dr. Kunal Malhotra is a nephrologist who treats patients ages 18 and older. He specializes in various kidney-related conditions, including acid-base disorders; cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health; chronic kidney disease; electrolyte disorders; glomerular diseases; hematuria; hypertension; kidney failure; kidney stones; nephritis; nephrotic syndrome; polycystic kidney disease; proteinuria; renal artery stenosis; urinary tract infections; urine problems; and vasculitis. Dr. Malhotra serves his patients with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect, listening intently and offering his support and guidance. He volunteers with grassroots organizations to expand his reach and enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Malhotra is an associate professor with the Division of Nephrology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is also involved with the National Kidney Foundation, American Society of Nephrology, and the Missouri Kidney Program. Fun fact: Dr. Malhotra enjoys cooking, traveling, CrossFit workouts, and outdoor activities with his family.
Dr. Malhotra is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kunal Malhotra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kunal Malhotra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kunal Malhotra by calling their office at 314-257-3760. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kunal Malhotra a top-rated expert for Renovascular Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kunal Malhotra is classified as an Distinguished expert for Renovascular Hypertension, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kunal Malhotra specialize in?
While Dr. Kunal Malhotra is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Kunal Malhotra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kunal Malhotra has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Renovascular Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Kunal Malhotra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kunal Malhotra accept my insurance?
Dr. Kunal Malhotra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-257-3760 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- NephrosclerosisDr. Malhotra isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Malhotra isDistinguished. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Malhotra isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Malhotra isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Malhotra isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.