Karthik Kovvuru, MD

Dr. Karthik Kovvuru received his medical degree from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad in 2007 and completed his internal medicine residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in 2013. He completed his fellowships in nephrology and critical care at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Kovvuru is board-certified by ABIM in Nephrology, Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since June 2020.

Medical Education

NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada Osmania Medical College
Field of Study: Medical School

Residency

Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

University of Mississippi Health Care
Field of Study: Nephrology

University of Mississippi Health Care
Field of Study: Critical Care Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

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December 2022

Excellent

November 2022

Great.

Dr. Kovvuru explains things well; is easy to talk to, and follows up with my condition.

Explained the degree of my situation clearly. Went thru all info about my condition.

September 2022

My doctor was very good, he cares about his patients.

June 2022

Dr. K. is always invested 100% in my care.

Dr. Kovvuru was kind, patient, efficient and very respectful. It is a pleasure to visit him!!

May 2021

Dr. Kovvuru is very patient, thorough, emphatic and not only listens to you, but hears you. Listens to your questions and explains. Very detailed in going over your records and history as well as previous test results. Keeps in contact with you and explains tests and treatments.

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June 2021

Dr Korvvuru was quite knowledgeable, helpful, patient, & answered all my questions giving me detailed explanations. I appreciated his thorough & professional demeanor.

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September 2021

Dr Kovvuru came into the room well informed on my history. He was thorough and explained my problems and things I could do to help situation I recommend him to anyone with kidney problems.

January 2022

I was very satisfied with my initial referral visit. Dr. Kovvuru was very thorough in his examination and took time to provide education regarding my condition. He showed a genuine concern for my overall well-being. I left the clinic with a sense of fulfillment and optimism for improving my health.

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July 2022

Dr kovvuru is fantastic. He listens to your issues, reviews your tests, and comes up with a regimen to get you on track and doing the best you can do

August 2022

Dr. Kovvuru was friendly, open, informative. He was very thorough and explained everything clearly. Definitely a great experience!

Dr. Karthik Kovvuru is very thorough during his consultations. He invites questions and answers them clearly using words that I understand. I feel confident in his abilities as my care provider.

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Our team is always ready to provide excellent service, and compassionate care. They will appreciate your kind words. We wish you all the best!

The personnel were very courteous professional and respectful. They helped in a timely manner. Dr. Kovvuru is always professional respectful and listens to what I have to say. He always takes the time to make sure I understand what he says and explains instructions where I can understand them.

This was my first visit with Dr. Kovvuru and I was very satisfied. He was thorough with trying to find all possible causes of my problem. I was not rushed and I appreciate his concern for my health.

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