Prakash Nancherla, M.D.

Joined San Antonio Kidney In 2010
Prakash Nancherla, M.D. - San Antonio Kidney

Prakash Nancherla, MD, is a vital part of the San Antonio Kidney Disease Center Physicians Group in San Antonio. This specialized team is the second largest nephrology group in Texas and offers patients experiencing renal disorders a full range of services that can help preserve their kidney health and halt the progression of kidney dysfunction.

Dr. Nancherla’s overarching goal as an internist and nephrology specialist is to improve and prolong the quality of life for his renal patients. He serves as medical director of the DaVita Southwest San Antonio dialysis unit. He’s an avid researcher and continues to study ways to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. He has a very positive outlook on life that his patients find highly engaging.

He has completed an impressive list of degrees and postdoctoral training programs. Dr. Nancherla earned his medical degree from Osmania Medical College in India and then completed his internship at Beekman Downtown Hospital in New York. From there he was accepted at Cook County Hospital in Chicago to complete his residency programs in pathology and internal medicine, and went on to finish his fellowship and specialization training at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and University of Texas, San Antonio.

Patients seeking the best available treatment for chronic kidney issues can rely on Dr. Nancherla’s medical training and expertise, as well as his genuine compassion for his fellow human beings.

Medical Degree
  • Osmania University
Internal Medicine Internship
  • Beckman Downtown Hospital
Residency
  • Cook County Hospital - Pathology
  • Cook County Hospital - Internal Medicine
Nephrology Fellowship
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2000
  • University of Texas Health Science Center, 2000
  • University of Texas, 2000
Board Certification
  • American Board of Internal Medicine: 1984
Professional Memberships
  • American Society of Nephrology
  • American Society of Hypertension
  • Bexar County Medical Society
  • International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Renal Physician Association
  • Texas Medical Association

Honors & Awards

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  • San Antonio Kidney
  • San Antonio Kidney

Dr. Nancherla is a Winner of The Healthgrades Honor Roll Award
Ranked as one of The Best Doctors in San Antonio in San Antonio Magazine

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