PETERSBURG LOCATION
Nephrology Care In Petersburg, Virginia
Richmond Nephrology Associates Cancellation Policy
Our practice requires a 24-hour notice for cancellations and rescheduling of appointments to avoid a $50 no-show fee. If you arrive 10 minutes or more late to your appointment, we will do our best to accommodate you. However, you may be required to reschedule based on availability.
Why is Kidney Health Important?
Our kidneys are vital organs about the size of a fist, responsible for filtering waste and excess water from the blood. Each day, they process around 150 quarts of blood, removing 1-2 quarts as urine and returning the rest to the bloodstream. Kidneys balance water, salts, and minerals, regulate blood pressure, strengthen bones by producing vitamin D, and stimulate red blood cell production to prevent anemia. Maintaining kidney health is crucial, especially for those at risk of kidney disease. Richmond Nephrology Associates offers comprehensive services to improve kidney function and prevent kidney failure. Contact us for an appointment!
Real Stories From Real Patients In Richmond, Virginia
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
A year ago Dr Kunaparaju literally saved my husbands life. He was able to immediately diagnose my husband with the rare and difficult to diagnose disease, Al Amyloidosis. The key to survival is early detection. Unfortunately, this disease is often missed until it is quite advanced. Dr Kunaparaju is a rare combination of intelligence and compassion and my husband and I highly recommend him.
Kunaparaju is also an internist and he looked at my whole health history and was able to piece together how various medications (prescription and over-the-counter) along with other health factors contributed to my kidney and anemia problems. He was very thorough and listened carefully. Took his time and is very knowledgeable. Excellent doctor.
Dr. Koenig is the nephrologist I see when I have follow-up appointments at the Virginia Transplant Center. He has seen me through some scary, life-threatening situations resulting from my kidney transplant. Things can get bad really fast, and he is quick to treat problems. That said, I go to the Transplant Center regularly so he and his staff know my conditions. Prior to my appointment with Dr. Koenig I have labs, and he is well aware of all of my issues and interprets lab results to me clearly and either suggests some tweak to my meds or says “Keep doing what you’re doing.” He is never too busy to answer questions and have a friendly chat about our experiences over the years (and UVA sports.)