Dr. Radha Krishna Krothapalli M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4163 Lomac St Montgomery AL, 36106About
Dr. Radha Krothapalli is a nephrologist practicing in Montgomery, AL. Dr. Krothapalli specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Krothapalli 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
Guntur Medical College 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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