How do I book an appointment at MRKC Visakhapatnam?

You can book an appointment by calling or WhatsApping +91 91824 19306. Walk-ins are also welcome at the clinic.

Which diseases does the rheumatologist at MRKC treat?

Dr. Nagamounika Kothapalli treats rheumatoid arthritis, lupus (SLE), ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, vasculitis, myositis, scleroderma and other autoimmune and joint diseases.

Which kidney conditions does the nephrologist at MRKC treat?

Dr. Goli Sri Charan Nivas treats chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, nephrotic syndrome, kidney stones, dialysis management, renal transplant follow-up and other nephrology conditions.

Are the doctors at MRKC trained at CMC Vellore?

Yes. Both doctors — Dr. Nagamounika Kothapalli (DM Rheumatology) and Dr. Goli Sri Charan Nivas (DM Nephrology & PDF Renal Transplant) — are trained at Christian Medical College, Vellore and are gold medalists.

First and Only Female Rheumatologist in Visakhapatnam | Mounika Rheumatology and Kidney Center Clinic

🥇 CMC Vellore Gold Medalists · Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam's dedicated joint & kidney care center.

Care built around your joints, your kidneys, and your life between appointments. MRKC brings rheumatology and nephrology together under one roof, so chronic conditions are managed continuously — not just treated visit to visit.

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2× CMC Vellore Gold Medalists

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CKD, dialysis & transplant care

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Arthritis, lupus & autoimmune joint care

Rheumatoid Arthritis Lupus (SLE)

CMC Vellore gold medalist doctors, right here in Vizag.

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Specialized management of autoimmune disorders and complex joint conditions.

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Dr. Nagamounika Kothapalli

MBBS, MD, DM Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
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Ex-Asst Professor, CMC Vellore. Bringing academic rigor to daily clinical practice.

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Morning9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Evening5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
KIMS Hospital11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

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Expert management of renal health and advanced transplant services.

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Dr. Goli Sri Charan Nivas

MD (Gold Medal), DM Nephrology (Gold Medalist)
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Kidney Stones

PDF Renal Transplantation, CMC Vellore. Bringing transplant excellence to Visakhapatnam.

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Morning8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Evening5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
KIMS Hospital9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

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Both trained at Christian Medical College, Vellore — India's foremost medical institution — and gold medalists in their respective superspecialties.

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Dr. Nagamounika Kothapalli

Consultant Rheumatologist & Clinical Immunologist

🥇 Gold Medalist — Dr. Debashish Danda Award, CMC Vellore

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DM Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology

Christian Medical College, Vellore (Dr. MGR University) · 2021–2023

🏅 Gold Medalist – Best Outgoing Student (Dr. Debashish Danda Award)

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MD General Medicine

Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam (NTRUHS) · 2017–2020

🏅 Gold Medalist – Best Outgoing Student

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Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam (NTRUHS) · 2010–2016

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Assistant Professor – Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology

Christian Medical College, Vellore · Jan 2024 – Jan 2026

Arthritis, autoimmune diseases, autoinflammatory disorders, pediatric rheumatology, musculoskeletal ultrasound, intra-articular injections & lip biopsy

article Publications & Conferences

·Hydroxychloroquine-Induced Phospholipidosis – A Forgotten Complication of a Common Drug
·Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myositis with HMG-CoA Reductase Antibody — Indian Journal of Rheumatology
·Reevaluating Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis in Mycobacterial Endemic Areas — JAPI, 2024
·Conference papers at IRACON 2021, IRACON 2022, CRC 2022, ART 2021

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Life Member, Indian Rheumatology Association

Dr. Goli Sri Charan Nivas

Consultant Nephrologist & Kidney Transplant Physician

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PDF – Renal Transplantation

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore · 2024–2025

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DM Nephrology

Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam · 2019–2022

🏅 Gold Medalist – Highest in University (NTR Health University Convocation)

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MD Pediatrics

JNMC, DMIMS, Wardha · 2014–2017

🏅 Gold Medalist

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Shri Devraj Urs Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolar · 2007–2013

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Consultant Nephrologist – KIMS Hospitals, Visakhapatnam

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2024 – 2025

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Consultant Nephrologist – Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore

2022 – 2024

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Senior Resident (Pediatrics) – GITAM Medical College, Vizag

2018 – 2019

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Senior Resident (Pediatrics) – JNMC, Wardha

2017 – 2018

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Mounika Rheumatology & Kidney Center

Door No. 1-56-40/2, Ground Floor
Sector-3, Venkojipalem Road, MVP Colony
Visakhapatnam – 530017, Andhra Pradesh

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