Avantika Chenna, MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3011 E Daniel St Bloomington IN, 47401About
Dr. Avantika Chenna is a dedicated Nephrologist with a rich medical background. Based in Bloomington, Indiana, she practices at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital and serves with IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians Nephrology. Dr. Chenna is committed to providing top-notch kidney care. Beyond medicine, she cherishes culinary adventures, globetrotting, and quality time with her son.
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Education and Training
Gandhi Medical College Medical Degree 2008
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Nephrology
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Fellowships
- Einstein Medical Center Nephrology 2016
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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Avantika Chenna, who serves patients in Bloomington, Indiana.
In practice since 2016, Dr. Chenna specializes in nephrology & kidney diseases for IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians Nephrology in Bloomington, Indiana.
A part of the largest network of physicians in the state of Indiana, her hospital privileges include IU Health Bedford, IU Health Bloomington, and IU Health Paoli.
Having always been fascinated by science and the human body, Dr. Chenna earned her medical degree from Gandhi Medical College in India in 2008. She then relocated to the United States, performing a residency at Morehouse School of Medicine and a fellowship at Einstein Medical Center.
As a testament to her success, the doctor is board-certified in both nephrology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care or kidney transplantation when it becomes necessary.
When she is not caring for patients, Dr. Chenna loves to cook, travel, and spend time with her son.
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