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Dr. Kiran Babu-Chikkalingaiah, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Dr. Kiran Babu-Chikkalingaiah, MD
4.7 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Kiran Babu-Chikkalingaiah, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN.
Dr. Kiran Babu-Chikkalingaiah, MD
4.7 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. Kiran Babu-Chikkalingaiah, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Fort Wayne, IN
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kiran Babu-Chikkalingaiah, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN.

About

Dr. Kiran Babu-Chikkalingaiah, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN and has 32 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY D'ALGER / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis.They currently practice at Lutheran Weight Management Clinic and are affiliated with Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Marion General Hospital, Parkview Wabash Hospital and Union Hospital. Dr. Babu-Chikkalingaiah has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Diseases and Nephritis and Nephropathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Babu-Chikkalingaiah received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Babu-Chikkalingaiah also speaks Hindi and Kannada. Dr. Babu-Chikkalingaiah is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Cryoglobulinemia
Dehydration
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Goodpasture's Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hydronephrosis
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Dialysis
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Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Assoc of Northern Ind
    7836 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 101, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  2. 2 Nephrology associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana, Warsaw
    3332 Lake City Hwy, Warsaw, IN 46580
  3. 3 Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana Marion Office
    1453 N Baldwin Ave, Marion, IN 46952
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Based on 22 Reviews
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4 Stars (3)
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Oct 07, 2022
I had a telephone visit. The doctor was very personable. Has a good sense of humor. He asked questions and told us his plan of action and what tests he ordered. I would recommend him.
Paul — Oct 07, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Kannada
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Nephrology & Hypertension
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY D'ALGER / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Babu-Chikkalingaiah frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Diseases and Nephritis and Nephropathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kiran Babu-Chikkalingaiah, MD is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Marion General Hospital, Parkview Wabash Hospital and Union Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kiran Babu-Chikkalingaiah, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana

    7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital

    2101 Dubois Dr, Warsaw, IN

  • Marion General Hospital

    441 N Wabash Ave, Marion, IN

  • Parkview Wabash Hospital

    10 John Kissinger Dr, Wabash, IN

  • Union Hospital

    1606 N 7th St, Terre Haute, IN