Summary

Dr. Murali Ankem is a urologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College at the University of Health Sciences in India, then completed his general surgery training at Mercy Catholic Medical Center and his urology residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. With over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Ankem brings extensive experience to his specialty. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Ankem practices at UofL Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Louisville, Kentucky, including the UofL Health Brown Cancer Center. His expertise includes managing kidney stones, treating blocked urine flow from the kidneys, and addressing sudden inability to urinate. He performs various diagnostic procedures such as CT scans of the abdomen to help identify urological conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 43 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Urology; Mercy Cath Med Ctr Inc, General Surgery
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Murali Ankem has 3 locations

UofL Physicians – Urology

401 E Chestnut St Unit 520Louisville, KY 40202
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center

529 S Jackson StLouisville, KY 40202
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pm

UofL Physicians – Urology

3920 Dutchmans Ln Ste 309Louisville, KY 40207
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Murali Ankem, MDDr. Henry Nicholas Meiers, MDDr. Mohammad Javed Iqbal, MDDr. Ryan Jameson Malone, MD
UrologyUrologyUrologyUrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.6 
3.6 
3.1 
3.6 
43 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French Speaks English
Louisville , KYJeffersonville , INLouisville , KYJeffersonville , IN
Med School: Rangaraya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Kakinada- Ap- India Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: Nishtar Medical College Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Murali Ankem

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Murali Ankem has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Murali Ankem has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Cancer
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Stones
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urinary Catheterization
  • Urologic Emergencies

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Murali Ankem holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Urology; Mercy Cath Med Ctr Inc, General Surgery.

Medical School

Graduated from Rangaraya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Kakinada- Ap- India in 1983.

NPI Number

Murali Ankem's NPI number is 1467486498.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Murali Ankem accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Murali Ankem accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Murali Ankem speak?
Murali Ankem speaks English.
Where is Murali Ankem's office located?
Murali Ankem's office is located at 401 E Chestnut St Unit 520, Louisville, KY, 40202.
How can I make an appointment with Murali Ankem?
You can find contact information for Murali Ankem here on Vitals.
Does Murali Ankem accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Murali Ankem has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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