About Doctor
Dr. V. Vaishnavi is a dedicated Consultant Nephrologist at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), Visakhapatnam. With a strong foundation in internal medicine and super-specialization in nephrology, she brings over three years of focused clinical experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of kidney-related conditions.
Her expertise spans acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerular disorders, and hypertension. She is also skilled in performing kidney biopsies and managing patients through various stages of renal replacement therapy, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Dr. Vaishnavi also provides comprehensive pre- and post-kidney transplant care, helping patients transition smoothly through each phase of their treatment.
Known for her compassionate approach, attention to detail, and evidence-based practice, Dr. Vaishnavi takes the time to understand her patients\\\' concerns and develop personalized care plans that promote long-term kidney health. Her ability to handle both acute emergencies and long-term disease management makes her an asset to the nephrology team at AINU Vizag.
Whether managing a newly diagnosed case of kidney disease or guiding patients through complex transplant care, Dr. Vaishnavi ensures each patient receives thorough, empathetic, and expert treatment.
Education Qualifications
MBBS, MD, DM(Nephrology)
- MBBS, MD, DM(Nephrology)
Current Position
Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician at AINU Hospital, Visakhapatnam
Professional Memberships
- Indian Society of Nephrology
- International Society of Nephrology
- European society of Nephrology
Publications
- Tuberculous liver abscess in a renal transplant recipient. BMJ Case Rep. 2022 Apr 6;15(4):e249484 , Renal Mucormycosis with Disseminated Lytic Bone Lesions.
- Indian journal of nephrology 2024 Metformin versus standard of care in slowing progression of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and correlation with total kidney volume.
- Indian journal of nephrology Prevalence and factors predicting non diabetic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Indian journal of kidney diseases. A mysterious case of pleural peritoneal leak leading to recurrent hydrothorax in a child with nephrotic syndrome Persistence of SARS-COV-2 in body fluids: a bystander or whistle blower. Iran J Microbiol. 2020 Oct;12(5):370-375 Roth’s spots, QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, Volume 113, Issue 4, April 2020, Page 294.
Academic Achievements
- Glomcon fellow 2023 to 2024
- Finalist in S D Dheodhar rheumatology quiz competition – 2019
- Gold medals in physiology, microbiology, Internal medicine, General surgery (2016)
- Three week observership in St George’s hospital London under Professor Debasish Banerjee
Expertise
- Hypertension
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Biopsy
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Glomerular Disorders
- Kidney Transplantation