Laalasa Varanasi

MD

Nephrologist
Clinician-educator and globe-trotter

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.

  • Education

    UMKC School of Medicine, MD, 2015

  • Residencies

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2018

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Nephrology, 2020

  • Academic Title

    Assistant Professor

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    224 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 02, 2023
    I couldn't have wished for a better care provider.
    Mar 01, 2023
    Dr. Very by take's care of me as if I were part of her family
    Feb 25, 2023
    Dr Varanasi is very understanding. She listens to me and responds to all my concerns. She is an excellent care provider.
    Feb 16, 2023
    Love Dr Varanasi!
    Jan 05, 2023
    Dr.V. Was current on my status and offered excellent follow-up
    Nov 30, 2022
    Excellent. Plus Dr. Varanasi ordered labs in advance of our next visit to continue to monitor my condition.
    Nov 23, 2022
    This physician is excellent all the way around. Excellent clinical and people skills; she listens and I'm allowed to have an opinion or share a thought; she never gets ruffled when I say "I've researched this and that what do you think"; she appreciates patients who advocate for themselves. Somehow with her knowledge of all aspects of my issue and her lovely demeanor she is able to share the good and bad and I always walk away feeling hopeful. She Is the best in my book.
    Nov 19, 2022
    My care provider made me confident I am receiving the best care possible anywhere...
    Oct 17, 2022
    I appreciate the thorough care Dr Varanasi has given me. She is attentive listens to my concerns and clearly explains possible treatments and expectations.
    Oct 13, 2022
    Very caring good listenervery patient and good comminicater
    Oct 01, 2022
    Dr Varanasi is excellent. Compassionate care of the highest of quality. Very thorough listens to and addresses my concerns coordinates with my doctors etc. I can't say enough good things.
    Aug 28, 2022
    Doctor was kind friendly explained everything well and answered my questions
    Aug 27, 2022
    Dr Varanasi is top notch professional and her bedside(screen) manner is amazing. One of the best Dr's I have ever been to
    Jul 27, 2022
    Everything was perfect
    Jul 11, 2022
    Very thorough provided good reasons for recommended treatments.
    Jun 13, 2022
    Dr. Varanasi is very warm sincere attentive during our visit
    Apr 25, 2022
    Discussed options and step wise approach to treatment
    Apr 22, 2022
    Maybe a bit TOO much information about meds pros and cons!
    Apr 08, 2022
    Dr Laalasa is an excellent physician. She has a wonderful warm approach to her patients.
    Apr 06, 2022
    Best provider.
    Feb 23, 2022
    Dr Varanasi always makes sure I.am informed and that I understand. She takes me seriously she shows me respect and she is very genuine. It is rare to find those qualities in a dr
    Jan 08, 2022
    You are overdoing it.
    Dec 08, 2021
    Dr. Varanasi answered all my concerns with great confidence I am very satisfied and comforted with her understanding of my illness.
    Oct 22, 2021
    I was pleased with her responds to my concerns. Moreover I was very impressed with her skills in exploring my issues making key connections between presenting issues and other relevant factors. She followed up with useful recommendations and ordered necessary lab work.
    Oct 20, 2021
    This was my first appointment with Dr. Varanasi. I was extraordinarily impressed!
    Oct 20, 2021
    Dr. Varanasi explains my options and clarifies and infusion I may have. She is so excellent and very personable too!
    Oct 08, 2021
    The whole office staff is great it's been a pleasure working with them!
    Oct 02, 2021
    The one word that describes the doctor is: EXCELLENCE!
    Sep 18, 2021
    I felt heard. One of the best experiences I've had with a care provider.
    Sep 13, 2021
    I felt she wasn't very decisive and lacked familiarity with my health issues because she just took over my case several months ago and she seemed focused on one area and I was focused on another aspect of my case.
    Sep 06, 2021
    I would appreciate having specific information about the timing of future retesting as regards my next follow-up appt.
    Jun 09, 2021
    very precise and efficient
    May 12, 2021
    nothing bad all good

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