Dr. Harini Chittineni MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1700 Hospital South Dr #304 Austell GA, 30106About
Dr. Harini Chittineni is a nephrologist practicing in Austell, GA. Dr. Chittineni specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chittineni 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
Gandhi Medical College 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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