Mr. Prakas Thomas Dcunha MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
14134 Nephron Ln Renal Hypertension C Hudson FL, 34667About
Dr. Prakas Dcunha is a nephrologist practicing in Hudson, FL. Dr. Dcunha specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Dcunha 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.
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Kasturba Med College Of Manipal MD
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences 1994
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