Mr. Khaja R. Ahmed M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
20911 Earl St Suite 180 Torrance CA, 90503About
Dr. Khaja Ahmed is a nephrologist practicing in Torrance, CA. Dr. Ahmed specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ahmed most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Osmania University 1982
Harvard Medical School
Osmania Medical College 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Kidney Stones
- Anemia
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Disease
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