Dr. Betcy Thomachan MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 S Wheeling Ave Suite 510 Tulsa OK, 74104About
Dr. Betcy Thomachan is a nephrologist practicing in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Thomachan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Thomachan 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
Med Coll, Calicut Univ, Calicut, Kerala, India 1995
Butler University in Indianapolis 1995
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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