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 Gastrectomy.
Dr. Dhanekula is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Dhanekula is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3141 Eagles Nest St, Ste 240, Round Rock, TX 78665
Additional Areas of Focus
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.
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 20 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, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Office
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.
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 300 University
Dr. Rahimi is a board-certified Gastroenterologist with additional training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at McGovern Medical School and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He then finished an Advanced Endoscopy fellowship at UT Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Rahimi specializes in gastrointestinal disorders, including diseases of the pancreas and liver. He has special interest in digestive diseases, cancer care and screenings, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, upper endoscopy, enteroscopy and colonoscopy. Dr. Rahimi has been recognized as a Top Doc 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Rahimi is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rahimi is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rahimi is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Raja K. Dhanekula
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Raja K. Dhanekula?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Raja K. 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 K. 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 K. 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 K. Dhanekula specialize in?
While Dr. Raja K. 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 K. Dhanekula participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Raja K. Dhanekula has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Primary Biliary Cholangitis. You can view a list of Dr. Raja K. 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 K. Dhanekula accept my insurance?
Dr. Raja K. 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
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
- 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.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CirrhosisDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- GastrectomyDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- HepatitisDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hepatocerebral DegenerationDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- VisceromegalyDr. Dhanekula isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.