Dr. Verachai Lohavichan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2711 Randolph Rd Bldg 400 Charlotte NC, 28207About
Dr. Verachai Lohavichan is a nephrologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Lohavichan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lohavichan 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
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1996
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetic Nephropathy, High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Kidney Failure
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
- Member Renal Physicians Association
Fellowships
- Emory University Hospital, Nephrology 2001
- Emory University School of Medicine 2001
- Emory University, Nephrology, GA, Dekalb 2001
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