Dr. Paramesh B Ramadugu MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
115 8th St Ne Cedar Rapids IA, 52401About
Dr. Paramesh Ramadugu is a nephrologist practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Ramadugu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ramadugu 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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