Overview
Venkat Vavilala is a Nephrologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Vavilala is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Necrosis.
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Locations
90 W 86th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
851 W Burrell Dr, Crown Point, IN 46307
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Vavilala 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Venkat Vavilala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Venkat Vavilala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Venkat Vavilala by calling their office at 219-791-1555. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Venkat Vavilala a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Venkat Vavilala is classified as an Distinguished 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. Venkat Vavilala specialize in?
While Dr. Venkat Vavilala is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Venkat Vavilala accept my insurance?
Dr. Venkat Vavilala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 219-791-1555 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
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Vavilala isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Vavilala isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Vavilala isDistinguished. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Vavilala isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Vavilala isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Vavilala isDistinguished. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Vavilala isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- BoilsDr. Vavilala isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- Congenital MicrocoriaDr. Vavilala isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Microcoria.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Vavilala isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Vavilala isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Vavilala isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Vavilala isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Autosomal Dominant Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Vavilala isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Recessive Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Vavilala isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.