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Abhilash Koratala, MD, Internal Medicine, Milwaukee, WI

Abhilash Koratala MD FASN, FNKF

Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology


Academic Nephrologist & Intensivist Medical College of Wisconsin

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  • 9200 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53226

  • Phone+1 414-805-3100

  • Fax+1 414-259-1145

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Summary

  • I’m an academic nephrologist & intensivist with a primary scholarly focus on point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS). My work centers on hemodynamic assessment using multiorgan ultrasound.
    As a strong advocate for digital scholarship, I created the award-winning NephroPOCUS.com and X: @NephroP, focused on POCUS education. Authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications across various medical journals.
  • Nephrology ultrasound video 10, University of Florida Nephrology, artefacts

    In this video, Dr. Koratala discusses the common ultrasound artefacts pertinent to nephrology practice.

    Renal ultrasound video 9, University of Florida Nephrology, Introduction to Dopp

    Dr. Koratala discusses the basics of Doppler ultrasonography and its applications pertinent to nephrology practice.

    Nephrology ultrasound video 8, University of Florida Nephrology, Basic Echo

    Dr. Koratala discusses the basics of cardiac point of care ultrasonography pertinent to nephrology practice

    Nephrology ultrasound video 7, University of Florida Nephrology, Lung

    Dr. Koratala discusses the key elements of lung ultrasound interpretation.

    Renal ultrasound video 6, University of Florida Nephrology, Quiz

    Dr. Koratala goes over some important and interesting nephrology-related ultrasound images

    Renal ultrasound video 5, University of Florida Nephrology, Twinkle artefact

    Dr. Koratala discusses about the twinkle artefact on color Doppler ultrasound that helps identifying small kidney stones.

    Renal ultrasound video 4, University of Florida Nephrology

    Case studies in renal ultrasound

    Renal ultrasound video 3, Volume status, University of Florida Nephrology

    Basic lung, inferior vena cava (IVC) and heart ultrasound for determination of volume status

    Renal ultrasound video 2, University of Florida Nephrology

    Native and transplant kidney ultrasound

    Renal ultrasound video 1, University of Florida Nephrology

    Basic ultrasound physics, orientation

    UF Nephrology sonography videos cover

    Cover of Nephrology oriented point of care ultrasonography instructional videos.

Clinical Expertise

  • General nephrology, Dialysis, Continuous renal replacement therapy, Nephrology, Resistant hypertension, Cardiorenal syndrome, Kidney disease in pregnancy, POCUS, Comprehensive renal ultrasonography

Education & Training

  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Fellowship, Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2024 - 2025
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaFellowship, Nephrology, 2014 - 2016
  • BronxCare Health System
    BronxCare Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2014
  • Kakatiya Medical College NTR
    Kakatiya Medical College NTRClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2020
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2019 - 2020
  • Nephrology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
  • Specialist in Clinical Hypertension
    American Society of HypertensionSpecialist in Clinical Hypertension
  • Special Competency in Critical Care Echocardiography
    National Board of Echocardiography Special Competency in Critical Care Echocardiography

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Educator Award American Society of Nephrology, 2024
  • Innovations in Kidney Education (for NephroPOCUS.com) American Society of Nephrology, 2020
  • Department of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award University of Florida, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Diminishing Kidney Reserve and the “Pseudo”Normal Creatinine  
    Abhilash Koratala, Kawther F Alquadan, Hepatology
  • Kidney Hump, No Need to Jump!  
    Abhilash Koratala, MD, Clinical Case Reports

Authored Content

  • POCUS blog post series on the Renal Fellow NetworkJanuary 2019

Press Mentions

  • Maintaining a Positive Balance on Kidney Disease
    Maintaining a Positive Balance on Kidney DiseaseOctober 21st, 2022
  • Focused Cardiac Ultrasound for the Nephrologist: The Subxiphoid View
    Focused Cardiac Ultrasound for the Nephrologist: The Subxiphoid ViewJanuary 6th, 2020
  • Introduction to Focused Cardiac Ultrasound: The Parasternal Long Axis View
    Introduction to Focused Cardiac Ultrasound: The Parasternal Long Axis ViewJune 7th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Gatorade pilot project fundingThe Gatorade Trust through funds distributed by the University of Florida2017–2019

Committees

  • National Kidney Foundation, Continuing Education Committee 2023 - Present
  • International Alliance for POCUS in Nephrology, Education and Training Committee 2021 - Present
  • Associate Program Director of the Nephrology Fellowship Training Program, Clinical Competency Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Associate Program Director of the Nephrology Fellowship Training Program, Program Evaluation Committee 2017 - 2019

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