Dr. Abrar Ahmad M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2002 Brookside Dr Suite 102 Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. Abrar Ahmad is a nephrologist practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Ahmad specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ahmad 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
L.L.R.M. Med Coll, Meerut Univ, Meerut, Up, India MD
King Edward Medical University 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2003
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 2005
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Fellowships
- Nephrology, University of Arakansas for Med Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas USA 2005
- University Hospital of Arkansas
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