Dr. Rubin Chandran MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
9427 Sw Barnes Rd Suite 396 Portland OR, 97225About
Dr. Rubin Chandran is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Chandran specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chandran 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1998
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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