Dr. Aiyappan Menon M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3810 CENTRAL PIKE STE 105 HERMITAGE TN, 37076About
Dr. Aiyappan Menon is a nephrologist practicing in Chardon, OH. Dr. Menon specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Menon 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. He is also the medical director for a number for dialysis units in the area.
Education and Training
M G M Med Coll, Ranchi Univ, Jamshedpur, Bihar, India 1983
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College 1986
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Dr. Aiyappan Menon M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Protein in urine question
Hello... depends on how small the amount is. Also, what your creatinine, GFR, & bicarbonate (CO2) levels are. Please see a doctor if you start having to get up more often at night to urinate, if your feet &/or legs swell, or you develop breathing problems. I hope this helps! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- Nephrology, Case Western Reserve University, 1993
Hobbies / Sports
- Music, Playing Guitar, Traveling, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Annals of Internal Medicine, New England Journal of Medicine
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