Dr. Penmetsa Vijay Varma

Professional Summary

Dr. Penmetsa Vijay Varma is a highly skilled Consultant Nephrologist currently practicing at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad. With over 17 years of clinical experience, he brings deep expertise in treating the full spectrum of kidney-related conditions in both adult and pediatric patients. His training spans prestigious institutions across South India, and he holds advanced qualifications in both General Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Vijay Varma is recognized for his proficiency in managing complex kidney diseases, including acute and chronic kidney disease, renal transplant care, and dialysis interventions. He has received multiple academic awards, including a Gold Medal from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, and has contributed extensively to nephrology research with numerous peer-reviewed publications. His commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate patient care makes him a trusted choice for international patients seeking expert nephrology services.

Specializations

• Nephrology
• Pediatric Nephrology (Paediatric Nephrology)

Procedures & Expertise

• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Diabetic Nephropathy
• Glomerulonephritis Treatment
• Hemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Nephrotic Syndrome Management
• Pre-Kidney Transplant Evaluation
• Post-Kidney Transplant Follow-up
• Kidney Graft Dysfunction Management
• Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease
• Pediatric Dialysis
• Dialysis

Education & Qualifications

• DM (Nephrology) — M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka (2012–2015)
• MD (General Medicine) — Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Andhra Pradesh (2009–2012)
• MBBS — Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad (2002–2008)
• ISN-ANIO Clinical Nephropathology Certificate Programme (CNC) — March 1, 2014 – January 31, 2015

Hospital Affiliations

• Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad (2022–Present)
• SLG Hospitals, Bachupally, Hyderabad (2019–2022)
• Star Hospitals, Hyderabad (2015–2019)

Professional Memberships

• Telangana Medical Council (Registration Number: 60853)
• Karnataka Medical Council (Registration Number: 105030)

Awards & Recognition

• Gold Medal from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in MBBS final year
• 2nd Prize for Paper Presentation at a State Level Conference during post-graduation (Annual NAK Conference, Bengaluru, 2014)
• Best Paper Award for Paper Presentation at a State Level Conference during post-graduation (Annual NAK Conference, Chikmagalur, 2015)

Research & Publications

• Eswarappa M, Vijay Varma, K.C. Gurudev. Use of steroid therapy in immunoglobulin A-dominant poststaphylococcal glomerulonephritis, Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology (2015)
• Eswarappa, Vijay Varma, et al. "Unusual Fungal Infections in Renal Transplant Recipients," Case Reports in Transplantation (2015)
• Gurudev K.C., Sonika Puri, Vijay Varma, et al. "Unusual Causes of Abrupt Anuria Early Post-Renal Transplantation," Case Reports in Transplantation (2015)
• E Mahesh, P Rakesh Madhyastha, Vijay Varma, KC Gurudev. Mucocutaneous and Visceral Leishmaniasis in Renal Transplant Patient, Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl (2016)
• Eswarappa, Vijay Varma, et al. Postpartum acute kidney injury: a review of 99 cases, Renal Failure (2016)
• P. Vijay Varma, et al. Hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease, Hypertension Journal (2016)
• Gurudev Konana, Vijay Varma, et al. Histologic patterns of primary adult onset nephrotic syndrome, J Nephropathol (2017)
• Mahesh E, Puri S, Varma V, et al. Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury: An analysis of 165 cases, Indian J Nephrol (2017)