
Virginia Nephrology Group
Nephrology • Waynesboro, VA
About
Virginia Nephrology Group is a nephrology practice in Northern Virginia serving the Washington Metro Area with locations in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax. The group offers comprehensive kidney care including treatment for chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension, and related conditions, with board-certified physicians providing coordinated support from early diagnosis through dialysis and transplant management.
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Nephrology
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703-543-6397
clinicalresearchint@vanephrology.com
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (for Virginia Nephrology Group/Dr. Sothinathan Renuka): 4.6/5 (10 reviews)
- UVA Health Dialysis Augusta (Waynesboro provider): 4.9/5 (302 ratings)
Patients praise
- physicians praised for being knowledgeable and skilled
- patients feel listened to and involved in care decisions
- compassionate and caring demeanor reported by many patients
- clear explanations of medical information and lab results
Common complaints
- concerns regarding office staff professionalism
- frustration with appointment rescheduling and delays
- mixed experiences with specific physicians regarding bedside manner
"Do not use these people. They absolutely don't have any respect or consideration for patients. They reschedule appointments for no reason..."
— WebMD review for Virginia Nephrology Group"What I love about Dr. Sothinathan is she is practical... She looks for significant findings and trends and then gives honest feedback, practical advice..."
— Patient testimonial on vanephrology.com"Doctor was outstanding my history on our first meeting, impressive awareness and her effort to provide helpful information to improve my health."
— UVA Health patient satisfaction survey commentSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Daphne Knicely, MD | Nephrology | UVA — Jan 31, 2026
- Emaad Abdel-Rahman, MBBS | Nephrology | UVA — Nov 7, 2025
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