Amar Kumar Damodar MD FASN

Glomerular Disease, Hypertension

Nephrology Specialists

7501 Right Flank RdSte 600Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Phone+1 804-559-6980
Fax+1 804-559-6982

Dr. Damodar is on Doximity

As a Doximity member, you’ll join more than three million U.S. healthcare professionals—including 85+% of physicians, and 2/3 of all NPs and PAs—in a private, secure network.

Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. Damodar's full profile Already have an account?

Summary

Dr. Amar Damodar is a nephrologist based in Mechanicsville, VA, specializing in glomerular disease and hypertension. He completed his medical education at KJ Somaiya Medical College and his residency, including a chief residency in Internal Medicine, at the University at Buffalo. Currently, Dr. Damodar serves as a consultant at multiple hospitals including Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and Henrico Doctors Hospital, and as the Medical Director/Associate at Forest Park Dialysis Center. He is experienced in treating conditions such as hypertension and various forms of glomerular disease. His research work has been published in reputable journals and includes topics like post-transplant glomerulonephritis and nephropathy treatments. He has been recognized as a Fellow by both the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology.

Education & Training

University at Buffalo SOM2007 - 2009
University at BuffaloChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
University at BuffaloResidency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2007
KJ Somaiya Medical CollegeClass of 2000

The following disclaimer is related to board certifications obtained from ABMS®, denoted by the ABMS® logo.

This information is proprietary data maintained in a copyrighted database owned by the American Board of Medical Specialties®. The display and presence of ABMS Data in no way constitutes any affiliation, association with, or endorsement of any advertising, promotion, or sponsorship by ABMS and its affiliates and subsidiaries, the ABMS Member Boards, or ABMS board certified physicians and medical specialists. Copyright 2026 American Board of Medical Specialties®. All rights reserved.

The user is responsible for ensuring that the profile obtained in this directory is the profile of the physician or medical specialist being sought.

A self-designated specialty, subspecialty, or practice area neither implies nor is equivalent to ABMS board certification or the existence of specialized training by or competence of a physician or medical specialist.

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 2008 - 2028
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
American Society of HypertensionHypertension

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow American College of Physicians
Fellow (ASNF) American Society of Nephrology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

14 citations
Use of anti-CD20 antibody in the treatment of post-transplant glomerulonephritis
Amar Damodar, Reem A. Mustafa, Jyotsna Bhatnagar, Mandip Panesar, Aijaz Gundroo
Clinical Transplantation. 2011-05-01
6 citations
Cross Reactive Epitope Group antibodies in sensitized kidneys transplant recipients was associated with early acute Antibody Mediated Rejection
Neha Nainani, Neeraj Singh, Thomas Shanahan, Amar Damodar, Nakul Parimoo
Transplant Immunology. 2009-01-01
1 citations
Aliskiren Combined with Losartan in Diabetes and Nephropathy
Mandip Panesar, Parving H-H, Frederik Persson, Julia B. Lewis, Edmund J. Lewis
The New England Journal of Medicine. 2008-09-04