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Dr. Renuka Sothinathan, MD

Dr. Renuka Sothinathan, MD

Nephrology*

Dr. Renuka Sothinathan, MD is a nephrologist in Arlington, VA. Dr. Sothinathan has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy and Nephrological Conditions. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

4805 1st St N Arlington, VA 22203
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(703) 527-0652

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Sothinathan is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital Falls Church, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sothinathan specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Sothinathan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sothinathan

4.3
12 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
83%
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
17%
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She is very pleasant and caring; is interested in making sure you are doing fine. I have been a patient of hers since 2018
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 11, 2024
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Helpful & Approachable
Dr. Sothinathan has been my doctor for 2 years and has seen me in the hospital and in her office. She is very kind, knowledgeable and thorough. She immediately responds to direct patient’s question through the practice’s patient portal, which is fantastic. Came highly recommended (separately) by 2 different doctors who have knowledge of her work.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Susie Q – Dec 08, 2022
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Dr. Sothinathan is one of the best physicians that I have ever had. She is thorough, open to my questions, kind, and compassionate. I highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 28, 2021
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Dr Sothinathan did a wonderful job discussing and explaining my physical issues. The appointment was not rushed which gave me the opportunity to ask questions. She thoughtfully responded to each one and provided me with answers that demonstrated her wealth of knowledge while easing my nerves and my potential fears. I would highly recommend Dr. Sothinathan with renal issues.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Joseph – Aug 06, 2020
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This doctor is not to be trusted. She ordered multiple, back-to-back vitamin D tests for me even when my vitamin D was in the normal range and knowing that Medicare would not pay for such frequent, expensive and unnecessary tests. I took lab orders she gave me to Quest Diagnostics twice, at 3 month intervals, before I was informed that Medicare wouldn't pay. I was left with a $500 lab bill for which her office accepted no responsibility. Be very wary of any orders from this doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jean Murphy – Jul 28, 2020
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Dr. Sothinathan is a comforting presence in determining what is wrong and I will keep going to her. However, the group needs to inform/warn their patients that Mercy Lab, right next door is not a PPO with Blue Cross. On my 1st visit the receptionist directed me to Mercy to get the lab work done the Dr. ordered. Today, 2 months later I received a bill for $7,800.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Shirley Larson in Arlinton, VA – Jul 28, 2018
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I find Dr Sothinathan to be very helpful, thorough, and professional. I generally don’t kept waiting long and she spends as much time with me as I need. She’s a very calming influence, which is a plus for a doctor dealing with a patient with bad blood pressure. I highly recommend her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 07, 2018
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Complex health issues mean that I now have ten doctors in various specialities, and the exam and consult given by Dr. Sothinathan was by far the most thorough and helpful. Therefore, I am a patient of this practice for life. Best of all, she is kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Arlington, VA – Oct 29, 2016
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Dr. Sothinathan is one of the most knowledgeable and comprehensive doctors I have worked with. She listens to your issues and then connects the dots. She is not one of the boiler plate doctors. She uses her brain, which is rare these days, unfortunately.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
tarc in Arlington, VA – Jul 25, 2016
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Ease of approachability. Takes the time to provide detail information. Considers the overall health of the patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia YW in Washington, DC – Feb 24, 2016
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Compassion, empathy and excellence in Nephrology Care

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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Locations

Practice

Office4805 1st St N Arlington, VA 22203
1
Taylor Nutrition Consulting LLC3930 Walnut St Ste 101 Fairfax, VA 22030
2
Alexandria Dialysis5150 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22304
3

Practice

Office1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 215 Arlington, VA 22205
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd
    Falls Church, VA 22042
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Virginia Hospital Center

    1701 N George Mason Dr
    Arlington, VA 22205
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Inova Alexandria Hospital

    4320 Seminary Rd
    Alexandria, VA 22304
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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