Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi is a distinguished Nephrology Specialist with over 42 years of experience, currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals Health City Arilova in Visakhapatnam. He earned his MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine from Andhra Medical College, followed by a DM in Nephrology from PGIMER, Chandigarh. His commitment to advancing his expertise is evident through his fellowship in Transplant Immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, NY, and recognition as an International Society of Nephrology Scholar at SUNY Brooklyn, USA. Dr. Tatapudi is also honored with a D.Sc (H.C) from Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Maha Vidyalaya and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in London. Dr. Tatapudi specializes in a range of nephrology procedures, including renal transplantation, dialysis management, and the treatment of chronic kidney disease. His research interests focus on transplant immunology and innovative treatment modalities, contributing to numerous academic discussions and medical conferences. He is dedicated to patient-centered care, ensuring that each patient receives personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, Dr. Tatapudi effectively communicates with a diverse patient population, fostering a supportive and understanding environment. His unwavering commitment to medical excellence and innovative treatments positions him as a leading figure in nephrology, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Vice Chancellor
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh
Director of Medical Education
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Superintendent (Additional Director of Medical Education)
King George Hospital
Director of Medical Education (Academic), Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Principal
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Professor and Head
Department of Nephrology, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Chairman, Ethics Committee
AP Medical Council
First Vice Chancellor The Apollo University Chittoor
Founder President ,AP Nephrology Society
Chairman and Founder
Jeevandan AP (Appropriate Authority for cadaver organ transplantation) Hyderabad and Vijayawada
Memberships
Member, Governing Body National Board of Examinations
Member, Selection Committee BC Roy National Awards
Member, Selection Committee ICMR National Awards
Member, Expert Panel University Grants Commission
Member Convener CM Advisory Committee
Andhra Pradesh
Awards & Achievements
Balaji Gold Medal Nephrology Oration, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati 2017
Akkineni Lifetime Achievement Award 2016
Dr. I. Joga Rao Memorial Oration, 2012 API Karnool
Jayachandra Reddi Oration, IMA, A.P. State, 2011
Ugadi Puraskaram presented by Hon’ble CM Shri K. Rosayya ,from Kinnera Trust, Hyderabad, 2011
Dr. D. Bhaskara Reddi Endowment Oration, NIMS, Hyderabad, 2010
Best Citizen Award,Journalists Forum, Visakhapatnam, 2008
Silver Jubilee Commemoration Gold Medal Oration, Indian Medical Association, Andhra Pradesh, 2005
Dr. Srinivasan Memorial Oration, Indian Medical Association, Kakinada.
Vyaghreswarudu Gold Medal for Research work in Physiology, 1980
T.K. Raman Gold Medal in MD 1980 and Andhra University First in MD 1980
University first in Medicine 1975 and Vemuri Sivaji Rao gold medal in Medicine 1975
Bayer Pioneer Award Indian Society of Nephrology 2022
Sardar Vallabhai Memorial Award National Board of Examination New Delhi 2021
Raj Bhavan Award of Telangana State by Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan Honble Governor of TS 2021
Lifetime Achievement Award Indian Society of Nephrology 2020
Dronacharya Award , AVTAR Congress 2017
D.Sc. Honoris Causa from Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Kanchi 2016
Member, Governing Body OF National Board of Examinations, Govt of India
Member, Selection Committee - BC Roy National Awards
Member, Selection Committee ICMR National Awards
Member, Expert Panel University Grants Commission
Grand Rounds in Nephrology Harvard Medical School 2023
Visiting Professor Harvard University Medical School 2021
Grand Rounds in Nephrology University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill USA 2019
FRCP, Royal College of Physicians, London 2018
International Society of Nephrology Scholar (State University of New York Brooklyn, USA) 1997
Fellowship in Transplant Immunology, Weill Cornell Medical College, NY, USA 200
Chaired sessions in ASN, San Diego 2012
Commissioned the course of DM Nephrology in Andhra Medical College, 2002. (Nephrology DM Training Program Recognized by MCI)
Established the Facilities of Peritoneal and Hemodialysis in King George Hospital and Andhra Pradesh in 1986
Founded the Department of Nephrology in Andhra Medical College and King George Hospital in 1985.
Introduced Nephrology Services, Hemodialysis and kidney transplantation facilities in Private Sector for the first time in Andhra Pradesh
Initiated Kidney Transplantation in Government Sector for the first time in King George Hospital. This is the Second Government Hospital, Andhra Pradesh performing Kidney Transplants.
Examiner for DM Nephrology for several Universities in the country: NTR University of Health Sciences A.P, Dr MGR Medical University TN, CMC, Vellore, Banaras Hindu University, Gujarat University, SGPGI, Lucknow, Sri Ramachandra Medical University Chennai, NIMS, Hyderabad
Instrumental in formation of Visakhapatnam Chapter of Indian Science Congress.
Introduced computer-based entrance examinations
Provided android tablets with course curriculum to UG medical students of all Government Medical Colleges in AP
Digitization of University procedures including evaluation of answer scripts
Established electronic Library with gateway facility for students and faculty for the benefit of all medical colleges : E text books, high impact national and international journals
Initiated web-based counselling for admissions into medical, paramedical, nursing and AYUSH courses.
Organized Harvard T2T program, training of medical teachers of Andhra Pradesh by Harvard global education program
Research & Publications
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Uddanam Nephropathy & CKDu: SEEK Andhra Pradesh& India an Epidemiologic Study of Kidney Disease in North Andhra Pradesh with Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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Study on prevalence and etiology of CKD in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam and BARC, India
03
Longitudinal Study of Risk Factors associated with decline in eGFR in population of Prakasam District AP. Indian Council of Medical Research Project
04
Pr estimation of chronic kidney disease in Supebeda panchayat of Chhattisgarh. Indian Council of Medical Research Projects
05
Nonivasive Diagnosis of Rejection , Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
06
Earliest Research and presentation from 2nd yr MBBS in Physiology under Professor P. Brahmayya Satry
07
SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipient: A Case Report from India, Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis (Accepted for publication)
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What do we know about chronic kidney disease in India: first report of the Indian CKD registry. BMC Nephrol 13, 10 (2012). doi.org/10.1186/1471-2369-13-10
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Bardet-Biedl syndrome with chronic kidney disease-CKD G5: a rare case report from India. EJMCR. 2021; 5(4): 112-116. doi:10.24911/ejmcr/173-1596446937
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Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in India: What Do We Know and Where Do We Need to Go, Kidney International Reports, 2021
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Options of Renal Replacement Therapy in CKDu. Indian J Nephrol. 2020 Jul-Aug;30(4):261-263. doi: 10.4103/ijn.IJN_396_19
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Noninvasive detection of renal allograft inflammation by measurements of mRNA for IP-10 and CXCR3 in urine. Kidney Int. 2004 Jun;65(6):2390-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1523-1755.2004.00663.x.
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High Prevalence of CKD of Unknown Etiology in Uddanam, India. Kidney Int Rep. 2018 Oct 16;4(3):380-389. doi: 10.1016/j.ekir.2018.10.006.
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Effect of corticosteroids and eicosapentaenoic acid/docosahexaenoic acid on pro-oxidant and anti-oxidant status and metabolism of essential fatty acids in patients with glomerular disorders. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2001 Oct;65(4):197-203. doi: 10.1054/plef.2001.0311
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Epidemiology and risk factors of chronic kidney disease in India - results from the SEEK (Screening and Early Evaluation of Kidney Disease) study. BMC Nephrol. 2013 May 28;14:114. doi: 10.1186/1471-2369-14-114. PMID: 23714169; PMCID: PMC3848478.
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Burden and predictors of hypertension in India: results of SEEK (Screening and Early Evaluation of Kidney Disease) study. BMC Nephrol. 2014 Mar 6;15:42. doi: 10.1186/1471-2369-15-42. PMID: 24602391; PMCID: PMC4015417
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A single arm, prospective, open label, multicentre study for evaluation of efficacy and safety of IV CERA for treatment of chronic renal anaemia in dialysis patients not currently treated with ESA. J Assoc Physicians India. 2014 Mar;62(3):232-6
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Contributed to chapters in textbooks of ‘Internal Medicine’ and ‘Nephrology’
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End stage renal disease. Chief Editor (Elsevier Publications)
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Author of the chapter, ‘Renal Emergencies’ in the ‘Practical Hand Book of Obstetric Emergencies’
FAQs
Q: Who is Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi?
Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi is a highly experienced Nephrology with over 42 years of expertise in the field. He is known for providing exceptional patient care and advanced medical treatments.
Q: Where does Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi practice?
Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi currently practices at Apollo Hospitals Health City Arilova Vizag located in Visakhapatnam.
Q: What is Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi’s specialization?
Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi specializes in Nephrology, with expertise in Dialysis, Kidney Transplant, Blood Pressure Management, Nephrectomy, Urinary Electrolyte Management.
Q: What are Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi’s medical qualifications?
Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi holds prestigious qualifications, including • MBBS - Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
• MD (Internal Medicine) - Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
• DM (Nephrology) - PGIMER, Chandigarh
• International Society of Nephrology Scholar (SUNY Brooklyn, USA)
• Fellowship in Transplant Immunology, Weill Cornell Medical College, NY, USA
• D.Sc (H.C), Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Maha Vidyalaya, Kanchi, India
• FRCP, Royal College of Physicians, London
Current Positions:
• Pro Chancellor The Apollo University
• Chief Consultant Nephrologist Apollo Hospitals , Visakhapatnam
• Visiting Professor , Harvard Nephrology
• Fellow, AP Akademi of Sciences.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi have?
Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi has over 42 years of experience in the medical field, treating various conditions related to Nephrology.
Q: Why do patients choose Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi?
Patients trust Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi for his expertise, patient-centric approach, and commitment to providing the highest standard of care. He is well-versed in the latest medical advancements and ensures personalized treatment for every patient.
Q: How can I book an appointment with Dr. Ravi Raju Tatapudi?
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