Dr. Anja Richter MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
353 E 17th St Apt 21A New York NY, 10003About
Dr. Anja Richter is a nephrologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Richter specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Richter 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
University Sakartvelo Faculty of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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