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Nithin Karakala, M.D. Nephrologist

Primary Appointment Location

Renal Clinic
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 661-7910
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.2 out of 5
280 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
23 comments
Nithin Karakala, M.D.

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About Dr. Karakala

Clinical Biography

Dr. Karakala is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from Deccan College of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his internal medicine residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Maryland and his nephrology fellowship training at Medical University of South Carolina. He served as the Chief Nephrology Fellow at MUSC as well.  Dr. Karakala was on the faculty at MUSC for two years before coming to UAMS.

Dr. Karakala is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology. His clinical interests are continuous renal replacement therapy, early prognostic markers of acute kidney injury, and volume management in acute kidney injury. His research interests include biomarkers in renal disease.

 

 

Dr. Karakala's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Internal Medicine — Nephrology
Assistant Professor

Education

Fellowship
Medical University of South Carolina
Residency
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Medical School
Deccan College of Medical Sciences

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine — Nephrology

Dr. Karakala's Research

Latest Publications

Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications.

    Conditions Treated

    UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

    Locations Where Dr. Karakala Practices

    Exterior of Outpatient Center

    Renal Clinic , Primary Location

    4110 Outpatient Circle
    Outpatient Center
    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Appointment Phone Number
    (501) 661-7910
    New and Returning Patients
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    UAMS Medical Center exterior

    UAMS Medical Center

    4301 W. Markham St.
    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Appointment Phone Number
    (501) 686-8000
    New and Returning Patients
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    Patient Ratings & Reviews

    Average Ratings

    Listened Carefully
    4.3 out of 5
    Knew Important Medical History
    4.0 out of 5
    Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
    4.1 out of 5
    Trust Provider
    4.3 out of 5
    Recommend Provider
    4.5 out of 5

    Overall: 4.2 out of 5

    (280 Ratings, 23 Comments)

    Individual Reviews

    1 out of 5

    Comment

    Had a seizure at clinic taken to emergency. Did not see physician.

    Date

    May 7, 2021
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Two of your questions didn't have a response choice that really applied to me. The 1st question about being able to get a timely appt. doesn't apply at all because my appt. was scheduled back in February 2020 as a follow-up or ongoing progress check of my situation. I don't know how easy it would be to get a appt. if I needed one before these pre-scheduled appts. The question about whether there was good communication between the Dr. And nurse should have the choice "I don't know". As far as I could tell he read what she entered in the computer about my vitals, etc. My visit didn't require a lot of conversation and they weren't in the room at the same time. Everyone was professional, friendly and attentive.

    Date

    May 5, 2021
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    With her wearing a mask and me having a hearing loss I had trouble understanding everything. She was very knowledgeable and concerned about my health problem. Hopefully when we're able to meet without wearing a mask I can better comprehend her!

    Date

    Apr 30, 2021
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    It was nice comfortable and easy to understand

    Date

    Apr 16, 2021
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Well pleased

    Date

    Apr 14, 2021
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    My experiences at UAMS have always been good. There is one new problem I've been experiencing all across the board. Everyone says they can't schedule a future appointment for when I am supposed to return for follow up that they will schedule it later. This doesn't make me feel good. In years past it was possible so why not now? I have always put the return in my phone to remind me. I don't understand this new strategy and am very uncomfortable with it. It seems a high powered computer system could easily do this!

    Date

    Apr 9, 2021

    Make an Appointment With Dr. Karakala

    New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

    Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS MyChart.