Overview
Raja Dhanekula, MD, discovered his passion for hepatology while in medical school, taking care of patients with little access to liver transplant. He completed his medical training at Siddhartha Medical College in India and his residency in internal medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA. He completed fellowship training in gastroenterology, advanced hepatology and transplant hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Dhanekula finds it rewarding to diagnose and educate patients with fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis and cirrhosis. As a dedicated hepatologist, he is most gratified in helping patients and family members navigate the complexities of the liver transplant program. His goal is to make sure patients benefit from convenient tertiary level expertise for liver disorders here in the Greater Austin Region.
Dr. Dhanekula is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Dhanekula is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
3141 Eagles Nest St, Ste 240, Round Rock, TX 78665
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Dr. Dhanekula has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
Dr. Volk joined BSWH in 2023 as Chair of Medicine. He is nationally recognized as an expert in Cirrhosis and Liver Transplantation and has frequently been selected among the Best Doctors in Hepatology. His research focuses on improving healthcare delivery, with extensive grant funding and >150 publications. Dr. Volk's areas of expertise include liver transplant evaluation, post-transplant management, cirrhosis, liver failure, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, esophageal and gastric varices, portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma, other benign, malignant, and undiagnosed liver Masses, viral hepatitis, fatty liver, alcohol-related liver disease, hemochromatosis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and Wilsons Disease. Connect with Dr. Volk: Michael Volk, MD, MSc, FAASLD | LinkedIn. Dr. Volk is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Volk is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
University Health Transplant-Austin Clinic
Carmen Landaverde is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Landaverde is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Cirrhosis.
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Jennifer Wells is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Wells is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, and Hepatitis C.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Raja Dhanekula
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Raja Dhanekula?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Raja Dhanekula by calling their office at 512-509-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Raja Dhanekula a top-rated expert for Primary Biliary Cholangitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Raja Dhanekula is classified as an Advanced expert for Primary Biliary Cholangitis, 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. Raja Dhanekula specialize in?
While Dr. Raja Dhanekula is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, and Ascites. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Raja Dhanekula participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Raja Dhanekula has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Primary Biliary Cholangitis. You can view a list of Dr. Raja Dhanekula's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Raja Dhanekula accept my insurance?
Dr. Raja Dhanekula accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-509-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Dhanekula isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Dhanekula isAdvanced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AscitesDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.