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 top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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
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. 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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- Advanced
- 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.