Dr. Gautam Cherla MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1001 E Primrose St Springfield MO, 65807About
Dr. Gautam Cherla is a nephrologist practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Cherla specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cherla 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
Andhra Medical College, Univ of Health Sciences MD
Andhra Medical College, Univ of Health Sciences 1997
Andhra Medical College
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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