Dr Somasekhar M
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad• View Hospital★ Acute Kidney Injury27+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD (General Medicine)DM (Nephrology)Fellowship in Nephrology
Quick Facts
- Department
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Nephrology)
- Experience
- 27+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr Somasekhar M
Dr Somasekhar M (Mudigonda) is Consultant Nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, since 1996, with 27+ years of experience treating kidney-related disorders. His core specialities include chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, and polycystic kidney disease, and he previously served as Professor of Nephrology at Guntur Medical College. He treats acute kidney injury, acute renal failure, and kidney stones, performing ureteroscopy (URS) and renal surgery. Dr Somasekhar completed his MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, in 1981, his MD in General Medicine from Osmania Medical College in 1985, and his DM in Nephrology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, in 1989, followed by a Fellowship in Nephrology at St. James University Hospital, Leeds, UK. He was First Ranker and Gold Medalist at Osmania University, received the Janakiram Naidu Gold Medal for his MD, and won the Dr. Balgopal Raju Endowment Prize for research on kidney size in Indian children.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad (1981)
MD (General Medicine) — Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad (1985)
DM (Nephrology) — PGIMER, Chandigarh (1989)
Fellowship in Nephrology — St. James University Hospital, Leeds, UK
Clinical Career Timeline
Consultant Nephrologist — Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (1996-present)
Professor of Nephrology — Guntur Medical College, Guntur (1995-1996)
Registrar in Nephrology — St. James University Hospital, Leeds, UK (1994-1995)
Assistant Professor of Nephrology — Osmania Medical College (1990-1994)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Dr. Balgopal Raju Endowment Prize for Research on 'Kidney Size in Normal Indian Children,' PEDICON, Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Khurshid Memorial Award (Best Paper), 5th Asian Conference of Pediatric Nephrology & Bombay Nephrology Group
Janakiram Naidu Gold Medal for MD; First Ranker and Gold Medalist, Osmania University
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Acute Kidney Injury
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Core Speciality
Polycystic Kidney Disease
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Core Speciality
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
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Core Speciality
Kidney Stone Treatment
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Core Speciality
Nephrotic Syndrome
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Acute kidney disease (AKI) treatmentNephrotic syndrome treatmentChronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries2 Procedures
Ureteroscopy (URS) and kidney stone treatmentRenal (kidney) surgery
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad
Road No 72 Opp. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
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What to Expect: Quaternary Clinical Procedures
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimally Invasive Specialty Surgery | $42,000 US/UK | $4,800 – $7,200 in India | 85% Less |
| Complex Quaternary Consultation & Workup | $4,500 US/UK | $450 – $800 in India | 84% Less |
| Advanced Robotic / Navigated Surgical Procedure | $58,000 US/UK | $6,500 – $9,800 in India | 84% Less |
| In-Hospital Specialized Recovery & Rehabilitation (7 Days) | $18,000 US/UK | $1,800 – $2,800 in India | 85% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Dr Somasekhar M provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr Somasekhar M specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in nephrology, treating chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, and polycystic kidney disease.
2Q: How many years of experience does Dr Somasekhar have?
Ans: He has 27+ years of experience in nephrology, practising at Apollo Hospitals since 1996.
3Q: Does Dr Somasekhar treat kidney stones?
Ans: Yes, kidney stone treatment including ureteroscopy (URS) is part of his nephrology practice.
4Q: What academic honours has Dr Somasekhar received?
Ans: He received the Janakiram Naidu Gold Medal and the Dr. Balgopal Raju Endowment Prize for research on kidney size in Indian children.