Dr. Ravi Vemagiri Andrews
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Dr. Ravi Vemagiri Andrews

Consultant Nephrologist — Nephrology

Nephrologist

Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India 16+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Ravi Vemagiri Andrews

Dr. Ravi Vemagiri Andrews is a Consultant Nephrologist with over 16 years of specialized experience in the comprehensive management of kidney diseases. He holds an MBBS and two postgraduate diplomas from the National Board—DNB in General Medicine and DNB in Nephrology—equipping him with both broad internal medicine knowledge and deep nephrology expertise. He is a member of the Indian Society of Nephrology and is committed to evidence-based, patient-centered renal care.

Dr. Andrews brings extensive clinical depth across the full spectrum of nephrology. His areas of focus include chronic kidney disease management, acute kidney injury, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, polycystic kidney disease, lupus nephritis, and dialysis access procedures including catheter placement and arteriovenous fistula surveillance. He has held registrar-level positions in Nephrology at Apollo Hospitals and has built his practice through work at multiple tertiary care and transplant-focused centers, developing a robust clinical foundation spanning over a decade of dedicated practice.

Dr. Andrews is particularly experienced in supporting international patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia who travel to India for specialized kidney care and transplant evaluation. He provides personalized pre-transplant assessment and diligent post-transplant follow-up, ensuring continuity of care for patients returning home. His multilingual fluency in English, Hindi, and Telugu facilitates seamless communication with diverse patient populations.

He practices at Apollo Hospital in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad—a flagship tertiary-care center renowned for its advanced nephrology unit, transplant programs, and international patient services. The hospital is NABH-accredited and equipped with state-of-the-art dialysis facilities and transplant infrastructure. Hyderabad has emerged as a preferred destination for medical tourism, offering world-class care at competitive costs. International patients benefit from Apollo's dedicated medical tourism desk, hassle-free visa documentation support, and seamless coordination for pre-arrival consultations.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ravi Vemagiri Andrews

  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Hemodialysis
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Lupus Nephritis
  • Diabetic Kidney Disease
  • Hypertensive Nephropathy

Areas of Interest

  • Chronic Kidney Disease Management
  • Acute Kidney Injury Management
  • Hemodialysis
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Glomerulonephritis Treatment
  • Nephrotic Syndrome Management
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease Management
  • Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
  • Post-Kidney Transplant Follow-up
  • Lupus Nephritis Treatment
  • Dialysis Catheter Placement & Management
  • AV Fistula Surveillance

Qualifications

  • MBBSRecognized medical institution, India
  • DNB (General Medicine)Diplomate of National Board
  • DNB (Nephrology)Diplomate of National Board

Work Experience

  • Consultant Nephrologist, Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — Present
  • Registrar in Nephrology, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
  • Junior Medical Officer, Serango Christian Hospital
  • House Physician, Neurology, Jaslok Hospital

Certifications (4)

  • MBBS

    Recognized Medical Institution, India

  • DNB (General Medicine)

    Diplomate of National Board

  • DNB (Nephrology)

    Diplomate of National Board

  • Member, Indian Society of Nephrology

    Indian Society of Nephrology

Memberships (1)

  • Indian Society of Nephrology

Research Papers & Publications (4)

Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Indian Population: Clinical Outcomes and Cost Analysis

Indian Journal of Nephrology

Peritoneal Dialysis as a First-Line Renal Replacement Therapy: Experience from a Tertiary Center

Nephrology Today

Pre-transplant Evaluation Protocols and Graft Outcomes in Living Donor Kidney Transplantation

Transplantation Proceedings

Glomerulonephritis in South Asia: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches

Asian Journal of Kidney Disease

Procedures

Hemodialysis Initiation and ManagementPeritoneal Dialysis Setup and TrainingDialysis Catheter Placement and MaintenanceArteriovenous Fistula Creation CoordinationPre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation Post-Transplant Renal Function MonitoringRenal Biopsy Interpretation and ManagementAcute Kidney Injury ManagementGlomerulonephritis Treatment PlanningLupus Nephritis Management

Frequently Asked Questions

International patients can book a consultation through Gaf Healthcare's easy online booking system or by contacting our medical coordinator via WhatsApp or email. We offer video consultations for initial assessment and second opinion services. Gaf Healthcare will help you submit medical reports and imaging for pre-consultation review, ensuring Dr. Andrews has complete information before your appointment. Consultations are available in English and can be scheduled flexibly to accommodate different time zones.