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Dr. Nagaratnam Arul Ranjithan M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Nagaratnam Arul Ranjithan M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

517 E Oldtown Rd Cumberland MD, 21502
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Dr. Nagaratnam Ranjithan is a nephrologist practicing in Cumberland, MD. Dr. Ranjithan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ranjithan 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 Colombo- Fac Of Med- Colombo- Sri Lanka 1969

University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine 1969

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Dr. Nagaratnam Arul Ranjithan M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 517 E Oldtown Rd

517 E Oldtown Rd -
Cumberland, MD 21502
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New patients: 301-777-2200, 301-777-9393
Fax: 301-777-9066

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