
Overview
Dr. Laalasa Varanasi is a nephrologist who cares for patients with a broad range of conditions affecting the kidneys, including high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (a genetic disorder in which cysts form in the kidneys), glomerular disorders (involving the capillary clusters that filter the blood) and kidney cancer. She also oversees nephrology consultations and dialysis for patients on the medical and surgical wards as well as in the intensive care units. Varanasi earned her medical degree at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a fellowship in nephrology at UCSF, serving as chief fellow. Having a special interest in medical education, she also participated in the Health Professions Education Pathway program while completing her fellowship. In addition, she has completed advanced training on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease at the UCSF PKD Center of Excellence, where she now serves as a sub-investigator for clinical trials.
Dr. Varanasi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., B1 Plaza Level, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., B1 Plaza Level, San Francisco, CA 94143
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. Laalasa Varanasi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laalasa Varanasi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laalasa Varanasi by calling their office at 415-353-2507. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laalasa Varanasi a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laalasa Varanasi is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Kidney Failure, 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. Laalasa Varanasi specialize in?
While Dr. Laalasa Varanasi is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Laalasa Varanasi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laalasa Varanasi has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Kidney Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Laalasa Varanasi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laalasa Varanasi accept my insurance?
Dr. Laalasa Varanasi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2507 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
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Varanasi isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Experienced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Varanasi isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Varanasi isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Varanasi isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Varanasi isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Varanasi isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Varanasi isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

