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Nithin Karakala, M.D. Nephrologist

Primary Appointment Location

Renal Clinic
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 2101
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-661-7910
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Accepting New Patients
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English

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Nithin Karakala, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Conditions
  • Locations

Make an Appointment With Dr. Karakala

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

About Dr. Karakala

Clinical Biography

Dr. Karakala is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from Deccan College of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his internal medicine residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Maryland and his nephrology fellowship training at Medical University of South Carolina. He served as the Chief Nephrology Fellow at MUSC as well.  Dr. Karakala was on the faculty at MUSC for two years before coming to UAMS.

Dr. Karakala is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology. His clinical interests are continuous renal replacement therapy, early prognostic markers of acute kidney injury, and volume management in acute kidney injury. His research interests include biomarkers in renal disease.

 

 

Dr. Karakala's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Department of Internal Medicine — Division of Nephrology
Associate Professor

Education and Training

Fellowship
Medical University of South Carolina
Residency
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Medical School
Deccan College of Medical Sciences

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine — Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine — Nephrology

Dr. Karakala's Research

Latest Publications

Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications.

    Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Karakala

    UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

    • Kidney Disease

    Locations Where Dr. Karakala Practices

    Exterior of Outpatient Center

    Renal Clinic , Primary Location

    4110 Outpatient Circle
    Outpatient Center
    Suite 2101
    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Appointment Phone Number
    501-661-7910
    New and Returning Patients
    View Location Get Directions
    UAMS Medical Center exterior

    UAMS Medical Center

    4301 W. Markham St.
    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Appointment Phone Number
    501-686-8000
    New and Returning Patients
    View Location Get Directions

    Make an Appointment With Dr. Karakala

    New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

    Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

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