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Dr. Laalasa Varanasi is a nephrologist who cares for patients with a broad range of conditions affecting the kidneys, including high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (a genetic disorder in which cysts form in the kidneys), glomerular disorders (involving the capillary clusters that filter the blood) and kidney cancer. She also oversees nephrology consultations and dialysis for patients on the medical and surgical wards as well as in the intensive care units.

Varanasi earned her medical degree at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a fellowship in nephrology at UCSF, serving as chief fellow. Having a special interest in medical education, she also participated in the Health Professions Education Pathway program while completing her fellowship. In addition, she has completed advanced training on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease at the UCSF PKD Center of Excellence, where she now serves as a sub-investigator for clinical trials.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine/Nephrology, Nephrology

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Nephrology

  • Residencies

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center GME, Internal Medicine

  • Degree

    MD, University of Missouri at Kansas City

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    155 Ratings
    About our process
    Nov 25, 2025
    I have been a patient of Doctor Varanasi for about five years now, she has an amazing doctor. She answers your questions. She helps. You understand your conditions. If you have questions she answers them. If she doesn't know the answer she will look it up and go find the answer for you and get back to you on it, i've had had high blood pressure doctors that I had didn't know what to do and it took her 18 months, but my blood pressure is way down due to her, also, it doesn't matter what time of the day it is at the office is closed after 5:30 6 o'clock and you have a question and you don't understand you can call her. She takes her own patient on patient calls, about a month ago my Pharmacy was giving me trouble not wanting to release my pain medication and I wasn't understanding what they were saying so I called the clinic up north and they said we will pass the message along to Doctor. Varanasi no one ever called me back so I called the clinic around 5:30 in the evening. Left a message to ask her to call me back. She called me two hours later. Explain the situation and like I said she's just an amazing doctor. She's an amazing woman very smart Doctor. I trust her with my medical care and I'm glad that she's my doctor and she's gonna continue to be my doctor if you're looking for a hypertension specialist/nephrologist she's the one.
    Nov 06, 2025
    My Nephrologist is probably my favorite doctor on my health team. She is very nice and caring and understanding and empathetic
    Oct 11, 2025
    Dr Varanasi is one of those rare gems excelling in both medical science and patient centered conscientiousness. Grateful to be under her care.
    Sep 19, 2025
    The Doctor has always been easy to understand and help with any concerns I have
    Aug 17, 2025
    Dr. Varanasi remains an exemplary doctor whom must fell and alliance with and who not only manages my medical issues with her expertise but also attunes to all so Important emotional experience of her patients.
    Aug 13, 2025
    This care provider is a credit to your institution. Hopefully you will continue to associate your institution with this quality of young physicians.
    Aug 09, 2025
    Dr. Varanasi, is very professional, kind and most of all patient with me. She is has excellent listening skills and is able to communicate in a way I can understand.
    Jul 11, 2025
    Dr. Varanasi is very competent consistent and compassionate with me as her patient. She also has a wonderful sense of humor.
    Jul 04, 2025
    Dr V is the perfect mix the best qualities of of physician
    May 19, 2025
    Dr Varanasi continues to provide me quality and empathic care.
    May 04, 2025
    Dr. V. Has shown great concern and consistent health care from the beginning of my condition.
    Apr 27, 2025
    Doctor's explanations were lucid and comprehensive, that gave me positive thinking toward my health issue.
    Mar 14, 2025
    Dr Varanasi is a fantastic doctor. Professional, collaborative, and supportive. Some of the qualities that matter most to me.
    Feb 17, 2025
    This physician knows my issues and takes time to explain what is happening. I trust her. She listens and has excellent people as well as clinical skills.
    Jan 26, 2025
    I love Dr Varanasi! Patient and takes the time to explain.
    Nov 12, 2024
    Dr. Varanasi is a very good doctor. She listens to my concerns and answers my questions.
    Oct 14, 2024
    Dr. Varanasi she goes above and beyond for my care
    Oct 09, 2024
    I switched to this health plan for professionals like Dr. V to ensure I will get the best opinions and care.
    Sep 26, 2024
    The doctor is absolutely fantastic. She shows empathy and concern for me as a patient.
    Aug 30, 2024
    Dr Varanasi is a gem. My privilege to be under her care.
    Aug 04, 2024
    She is EXCEPTIONAL in her knowledge, thoughtfulness and willingness to dig further into my case. I am an MD and UCSF graduate myself and I believe her to be one of the most exceptional clinicians In her balance of extensive knowledge, initiative, and caring manner.
    Jul 27, 2024
    Dr Varanasi is always a good listener and has understandable explanations.
    Jul 12, 2024
    Dr. Varanasi is wonderful. She does listen to me and comes up with good solutions.
    Jul 05, 2024
    Dr. Varanassi is Always prepared; patient; professional; and she greets me with a smile.
    Jun 26, 2024
    Dr. Varanasi she is a very good Dr, she always listened to my medical problems, she is always there, she always has good recommendations on treatment, when I came to her my blood pressure was really high, but she got it down, I would recommend Dr. Varanasi to anyone she is knowledgeable, caring, and compassion she goes above and beyond, to help you understand about your health condition
    May 11, 2024
    Wonderful physician
    May 04, 2024
    Dr. Varanasi she always listens, she always makes good recommendations
    Mar 27, 2024
    Dr. Varanasi is a very good doctor, she listens to each patient, she listened to my concerns that I had, and made very good recommendations
    Mar 15, 2024
    Dr. V. Is a caring medical professional and shows sincere interest in ensuring my health is the best it can be.
    Mar 15, 2024
    Dr. Varanasi is an excellent & very professional clinician. I'm very comforted to be in her care.

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