7 Quick Questions With Kidney Specialist Varsha Reddy Pothula Venkata, MD

Varsha Reddy Pothula Venkata, MD, is a kidney specialist at UVA Health. 

As a nephrologist, she treats people with kidney disease, kidney injury, and hypertension and electrolyte disorders. She also cares for those who need dialysis. 

Meet a UVA Health Kidney Doctor

We asked Venkata our 7 quick questions to get to know her better.

1. What has most inspired and shaped your approach to patient care?

I admired the approach of one of the nephrologists that I worked with when I was in my medical training. She explained things to the patient in basic terms and translated some of the most complex information into simple terms we use on a daily basis. It shaped how I communicate with patients and made me a better communicator.

2. What's your favorite part of your job?

The ongoing relationship with patients.

3. What’s your biggest fear as a patient?

That my concerns won't really be heard.

4. What do you do for stress relief?

I enjoy cooking.

5. Dogs or cats?

Dogs.

6. Last movie you watched? Thumbs up or down?

An Indian mythological movie about a god, Hanuman. It was good. 

7. Best advice you've ever heard?

Never be too hard on yourself if you did the best you could.

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