Dr. A V Venu Gopal

Dr A V Venu Gopal is a highly experienced Nephrologist and Kidney Transplant specialist in Visakhapatnam with 28 years of expertise in chronic kidney disease management, kidney transplantation, peritoneal dialysis, and comprehensive interventional nephrology.

Dr Venu Gopal currently practises as Senior Consultant and HOD at CARE group of Hospitals, Visakhapatnam.

Dr Venu Gopal has extensive clinical experience in nephrology having previously served as Senior Resident at SVIMS, Tirupati, and NIMS, Hyderabad, two of South India's premier super-speciality medical institutions.

He brings a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to the management of complex renal conditions and kidney transplantation, with focused expertise in interventional nephrology procedures and vascular access management.

Dr A V Venu Gopal consults in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive Nephrology Care

Dr Venu Gopal provides specialised medical management for a wide range of kidney conditions:

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) evaluation and management
• Acute kidney failure management
• Glomerular diseases diagnosis and treatment
• Hypertensive and diabetic nephropathy management

Kidney Transplantation

He has extensive expertise in renal transplant procedures and post-transplant management:

• Living and deceased donor kidney transplantation
• Post-transplant medical management and follow-up
• Immunosuppression protocols and monitoring
• Transplant complication management

Interventional Nephrology

Dr Venu Gopal performs a range of specialised interventional nephrology procedures:

• Vascular access management for haemodialysis
• Percutaneous peritoneal dialysis catheter placement
• Kidney biopsy procedures
• Central venous catheter insertion

Dialysis and Renal Replacement Therapy

He provides comprehensive renal replacement therapy services across all dialysis modalities:

• Haemodialysis management
• Peritoneal dialysis initiation and monitoring
• Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam 1998
• MD Internal Medicine, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam 2002
• DM Nephrology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad 2006

Medical Registration

• Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, Registration No. 41813 (1998)

Memberships

• International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
• International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD)
• Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr A V Venu Gopal currently consults at:

• CARE Hospitals, Health City, Arilova, Visakhapatnam – Consultant
• CARE Hospital, Ram Nagar, Visakhapatnam – Consultant

Previous Associations

• SVIMS, Tirupati – Senior Resident
• NIMS, Hyderabad – Senior Resident
• Queens NRI Hospital – Consultant

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