Dr. Furqan F Raja MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
70 Jungermann Circle Suite 405 Saint Peters MO, 63376About
Dr. Furqan Raja is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Peters, MO. Dr. Raja specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Raja 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
Aga Khan University Medical College 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Gary Singer M.D.70 Jungermann Cir Saint Peters MO 63376
- Dr. Henrikas Irmantas Juknis MD6 Jungermann Cir Saint Peters MO 63376
- Dr. Daniel Orion Young MD70 Jungermann Circle Saint Peters MO 63376
- Caitlin Amanda Petry APRN70 JUNGERMANN CIR SAINT PETERS MO 63376