1. Nephrologists
  2. IL
  3. Peoria, IL

Dr. Sudha Cherukuri, MD

Nephrology•Female•Age 53

Dr. Cherukuri
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available

Illinois Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center

420 Ne Glen Oak Ave Ste 401 Peoria, IL 61603

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Dr. Sudha Cherukuri, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Peoria, IL. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Galesburg Cottage Hospital and McDonough District Hospital. She is accepting new patients and has indicated that she accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Cherukuri to book an appointment.

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Cherukuri is affiliated with OSF St. Mary Medical Center Galesburg, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Experience and Background Checks

Experience
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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Illinois
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Cherukuri's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Chronic Kidney Diseases
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Cherukuri treats Chronic Kidney Diseases more than 99% of her peers

Dr. Cherukuri treats this condition more than 99% of her peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
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Anemia
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Cherukuri treats Anemia more than 99% of her peers

Dr. Cherukuri treats this condition more than 99% of her peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Acquired Aplastic Anemia
  • Anemia of Pregnancy
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
  • Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
  • Chronic Anemia
  • Cold Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
  • D-Negative Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (D - HUS)
  • D-Negative Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Pregnancy Related
  • D-Positive Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (D + HUS)
  • Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
  • Hemolytic Anemia, Acquired Autoimmune
  • Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
  • Hereditary Spherocytosis
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia
  • Myelpathic Anemia
  • Neonatal Anemia
  • Nutritional Anemia
  • Nutritional Sideroblastic Anemia
  • Pernicious Anemia
  • Refractory Anemia With Excess Blasts
  • Refractory Anemia With Excess Blasts-1
  • Refractory Anemia With Excess Blasts-2
  • Secondary Cold Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
  • Sideroblastic Anemia
  • Sideroblastic Anemia With Spinocerebellar Ataxia
  • Sideroblastic Anemia, Pyridoxine-Responsive, Autosomal Recessive
  • Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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Diabetes Type 2
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Cherukuri treats Diabetes Type 2 more than 97% of her peers

Dr. Cherukuri treats this condition more than 97% of her peers

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Dr. Cherukuri's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acidosis
  • Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
  • Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
  • Alkalosis
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Amyloidosis
  • Anemia
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Back Pain
  • Bedsores
  • Bladder Atony
  • Bladder Infection
  • Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
  • Bone Disorders
  • Brain Disorders
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Calcium Metabolism Disorders
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Kidney Diseases
  • Chronic Pain
  • Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
  • Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
  • Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
  • Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
  • Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Constipation
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Cough
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Dehydration
  • Dermatitis Due to Drugs
  • Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
  • Diabetes Counseling
  • Diabetes Insipidus, Nephrogenic
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
  • Diabetes Type 1
  • Diabetes Type 2
  • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
  • Dialysis
  • Dialysis Catheter Placement
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Diverticulitis, Intestinal
  • Diverticulosis, Intestinal
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Dysphagia
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Emphysema
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
  • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Enteritis
  • Fever
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastroparesis
  • Gout
  • Hammer Toe
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemodialysis
  • Hepatorenal Syndrome
  • Hernia
  • HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypogonadism
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypotension
  • Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Immunization Administration
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • Iodine Deficiency
  • Iron Metabolism Disorders
  • Itchy Skin
  • Joint Pain
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Stones
  • Kidney Transplant Evaluation
  • Leg and Foot Ulcers
  • Limb Swelling
  • Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Liver Damage from Alcohol
  • Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
  • Low Back Pain
  • Low Blood Oxygen Level
  • Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
  • Malaise and Fatigue
  • Malnutrition
  • Migraine
  • Mineral Metabolism Disorders
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Nephritis and Nephropathy
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Nosebleed
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoporosis
  • Overweight
  • Painful Urination (Dysuria)
  • Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pericardial Disease
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Pneumonia
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Polyuria
  • Proteinuria
  • Purpura
  • Rash
  • Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
  • Renal Biopsy
  • Renal Hyperparathyroidism
  • Renal Osteodystrophy
  • Renal Scan
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scabies
  • Secondary Hypertension
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sinus Bradycardia
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Swine Flu
  • Testicular Dysfunction
  • Thyroid Goiter
  • Tobacco Use Disorder
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
  • Ultrasound, Renal
  • Ureteral Stones
  • Urinary Stones
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Vascular Disease
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Vitamin B Deficiency
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Wegener's Granulomatosis
  • Wheezing

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Dr. Cherukuri accepts the following insurance:

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Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
National (BlueCard) PPO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Blue Card PPO
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
HAP Insurance
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HealthLink
HealthLink PPO
Humana
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Preferred PPO
Humana Benefit Plan of Illinois
Medicaid of Illinois
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Healthcare
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
NGS CoreSource
Pekin Insurance
UnitedHealthCare
United Healthcare
Universal Health Network
Univera Healthcare

Dr. Cherukuri's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cherukuri

5.0

Based on 32 ratings

5 Stars
96.875%
(31)
4 Stars
3.125%
(1)
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed (32)
  • Explained conditions well (32)
  • Listened & answered questions (32)
What could be improved
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    I like Dr. Cherukuri! She is professional, well informed and pleasant.
    What went well
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Wait times
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
    What could be improved
    No results
    1 person found this helpful
    Helpful
    Peoria, IL – May 11, 2017
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    She is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
    What went well
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Wait times
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
    What could be improved
    No results
    1 person found this helpful
    Helpful
    Beverly Miller in Morton,IL – Apr 12, 2017
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    She is very caring. Very thorough
    What went well
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
    What could be improved
    No results
    1 person found this helpful
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    Chicago, IL – Mar 31, 2017
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    Very knowledgable. Willing to take time to go through lab report and explained throughly Answer all my questions.
    What went well
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Wait times
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
    What could be improved
    No results
    1 person found this helpful
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    Chicago, IL – Mar 31, 2017
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    Our 3rd visit. Dr. Concerned, professional, listens carefully, and her care has been so beneficial! So pleasant and reassuring. Smart as a whip'!
    What went well
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Wait times
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
    What could be improved
    No results
    Helpful
    Wolcott, IN – Mar 04, 2017
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    Very professional and takes the time to answer all questions
    What went well
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
    What could be improved
    No results
    Helpful
    Jeff Raver in Eureka, IL – Dec 03, 2016
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    She is thorough, competent and professional.
    What went well
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
    What could be improved
    No results
    Helpful
    Galesburg, ll – Oct 29, 2016
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    About Me

    Care Philosophy

    I enjoy helping my patients maintain full, active lifestyles. It is important for them to know that living with dialysis doesn't mean that they have to stop living.

    Specialties

    • Nephrology
    • Internal Medicine
    • Nephrology & Hypertension
    • Nephrology & Renal Medicine
    • Renal Dialysis Technology
    • Renal Metabolic Disorders
    • Renal Physiology
    • Transplant Nephrology
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    Board Certifications

    • Nephrology
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    Education

    Nephrology University Of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
    Fellowship Hospital
    Internal Med Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia Pa
    Residency Hospital
    Osmania Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences
    Medical School

    Awards

    • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Dr. Sudha Cherukuri, MD offer telehealth services?

    Dr. Cherukuri has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.

    Is Dr. Sudha Cherukuri, MD accepting new patients?

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    What are Dr. Sudha Cherukuri, MD's top areas of care?

    Dr. Cherukuri frequently treats Chronic Kidney Diseases, Anemia, and Diabetes Type 2. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Cherukuri treats.

    Where is Dr. Sudha Cherukuri, MD's office located?

    Dr. Cherukuri's office is located at 420 Ne Glen Oak Ave Ste 401, Peoria, IL 61603. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sudha Cherukuri, MD?

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    Locations

    Illinois Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center

    Illinois Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center420 Ne Glen Oak Ave Ste 401 Peoria, IL 61603
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Dr. Cherukuri is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

    Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.

    Galesburg Cottage Hospital

    Galesburg, IL

    65% Patient Experience Rating, 4% lower than the national average

    McDonough District Hospital

    Macomb, IL

    70% Patient Experience Rating, 1% higher than the national average

    Methodist Hospital

    Peoria, IL

    73% Patient Experience Rating, 4% higher than the national average

    3 Awards Received

    Osf Holy Family Medical Center

    Monmouth, IL

    93% Patient Experience Rating, 24% higher than the national average

    OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

    Peoria, IL

    73% Patient Experience Rating, 4% higher than the national average

    OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center

    Bloomington, IL

    75% Patient Experience Rating, 6% higher than the national average

    7 Awards Received

    Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)

    OSF Saint Luke Medical Center

    Kewanee, IL

    80% Patient Experience Rating, 11% higher than the national average

    OSF St. Mary Medical Center

    Galesburg, IL

    76% Patient Experience Rating, 7% higher than the national average

    4 Awards Received

    Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)

    Pekin Memorial Hospital

    Pekin, IL

    64% Patient Experience Rating, 5% lower than the national average

    2 Awards Received

    Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)

    Proctor Hospital

    Peoria, IL

    71% Patient Experience Rating, 2% higher than the national average

    1 Award Received