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Venkata Manchala, M.D.

Venkata Manchala

I am an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Division of Nephrology. I am a proud associate of Arkansas’s only transplant program. 

I graduated from Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, NTR Health University, India, followed by residency in internal medicine from Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. I proceeded to complete my fellowship in nephrology from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. I pursued my passion for kidney-pancreas transplant at University of Wisconsin Madison, one of the major transplant centers in the country.  I feel blessed to be able to make a difference in lives of ESRD patients. 

Academic Interests

Delayed graft function, infections in kidney transplant recipients, living donation, simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplantation 

Interests /Hobbies

  • Enjoying time with my family 
  • Cooking 
  • Enjoying nature

Greatest Achievement

Being able to make a difference in lives of patients as a physician 

Why Nephrology

I was drawn towards nephrology as it involves complex and critical thought process. 

Why Little Rock

Great weather, great work environment with good work-life balance, and wonderful people 

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