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Dr. Naveen Kella, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1998)
Professional interests include: lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), incontinence, urinary tract infection (UTI), and more.
9618 Huebner Road Suite 120
San Antonio, TX 78240

Dr. Naveen Kella, MD is an urologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1998 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Naveen Kella, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians, Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant Methodist Hospital Landmark and NAVEEN KELLA MD PA.

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Office Locations

Address:

9618 Huebner Road Suite 120
San Antonio, TX 78240

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Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

In The News 

“Dr. Naveen Kella, founder of The Urology Place in San Antonio, TX, enrolled the first patient.”—"Levee Medical(r) Announces $10M Series B Financing to Accelerate Development of its Voro(r) Urologic Scaffold, Designed to Improve Post-Prostatectomy Recovery Outcomes", FOX 2, June 2024
“In December, ROSA amended its lawsuit by adding Marta Dahiya and former ROSA urologist Naveen Kella as defendants.”—"Feud at San Antonio oncology practice heads to mediation", San Antonio Express-News, April 2015

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Kella, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Naveen Kella, MD treated as an urologist in San Antonio, TX were urologic procedures, lab tests, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal imaging 70
abdominal surgery 23
ablation 19
anorectal procedures 52
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 32
blood draw 450
cancer surgery 24
catheterization 27
chemotherapy 32
diagnostic procedures 45
dissection 20
doctor visit 1686
excision 20
gastrointestinal procedures 19
hormone therapy 57
hospital care 17
incontinence surgery 23
injections 45
inpatient care 17
lab tests 629
laser treatment 13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 10
lymph node procedures 20
manometry 19
minimally invasive procedures 238
minor procedures 30
open surgery 23
pelvic imaging 29
pelvic surgery 20
plastic surgery procedures 18
potassium test 35
reconstructive surgery 18
stent placement (stenting) 11
tissue transfer 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 91
urologic procedures 913
vascular procedures 16
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Kella, MD.

Gender
Male 554
Female 64
Ethnicity
Black / African American 27
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 417
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 151
Other 7
Age
75 to 84 188
85 and over 50
Less than 65 29
65 to 74 350

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Kella, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Kella, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 7
Cancer 31
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Naveen Kella, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1998. He completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1998)

Residency: Tufts Medical Center (2002)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Naveen Kella, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Health System
Methodist Physicians
Baptist Health System
Baptist Hospital
Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant Methodist Hospital Landmark
NAVEEN KELLA MD PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Naveen Kella, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $22,111 Xofigo
$22,072 		Nubeqa
$39
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $12,469 Da Vinci Surgical System
$12,469
Baxter Healthcare $10,674 BioTherapeutics - Non Product Related
$4,210 		BioSurgery - FLOSEAL
$4,125 		BioSurgery - Non Prod Related
$1,219 		FLOSEAL
$900 		Surgical Care - CoSeal
$155 		Other
$64
Olympus America Inc. $7,307 iTIND System
$7,307
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation $6,938 NATESTO
$6,938
Other $40,922 PROVENGE
$5,010 		ILLUCCIX
$3,817 		Urolift
$2,653 		ZYTIGA
$2,491 		iTIND System
$2,291 		Other
$24,659
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $28,057
Food and Beverage $19,955
Consulting Fee $18,852
Travel and Lodging $15,677
Education $14,938
Other $2,942

Research Payments

Dr. Naveen Kella, MD has received 29 research payments totaling $225,486.

Biography

Dr. Naveen Kella is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist in San Antonio, TX. He has a special interest in kidney stones, cystoscopy, and lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection). Dr. Kella is affiliated with Methodist Healthcare, CHRISTUS Health, and Baptist Health System. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

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