Dr. Rajesh Boorgu M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
422 E Dr Hicks Blvd Florence AL, 35630About
Dr. Rajesh Boorgu is a nephrologist practicing in Florence, AL. Dr. Boorgu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Boorgu 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
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1994
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 422 E Dr Hicks Blvd
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