Dr. Sathiyendran Poobalasingham MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2002 Brookside Dr Suite 102 Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. Sathiyendran Poobalasingham is a nephrologist practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Poobalasingham specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Poobalasingham 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
St George',s University MD
St. George's University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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