Shailaja Chidella, MD

About Dr. Chidella

Dr. Chidella was born and raised in Hyderabad, India, where she also completed medical school. She went on to do her internal medicine residency in New Jersey and her nephrology fellowship in New York.

Dr. Chidella considers each patient's kidney disease in the context of their other conditions, their medications, and their overall health, and builds an individualized plan that addresses the broader clinical picture rather than the kidneys alone. Patient education is central to how she practices — she wants patients to understand their kidney function, their lab results, how their disease is progressing, and the reasoning behind the treatment plan, in terms that are clear and meaningful to them. She encourages questions and welcomes concerns, so that every patient leaves feeling reassured, informed, and confident that they are working together to protect their kidney health and overall well-being.

Outside of work, Dr. Chidella spends her days off with her husband and their two children. As a family of four they love to travel and explore new places together.

Education

• Medical School – Deccan College of Medical Sciences
• Internal Medicine Residency - Monmouth Medical Center
• Nephrology Fellowship - Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine

Certifications

• Board Certified – American Board of Internal Medicine
• Board Certified – American Board of Internal Medicine – Nephrology Subspecialty

Hospital affiliations

• Emory Johns Creek Hospital
• Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
• Northside Hospital Gwinnett
• Northside Hospital Duluth