Dr. Sundar Ramanathan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5080 Villa Linde Pkwy Suite 2 Flint MI, 48532About
Dr. Sundar Ramanathan is a nephrologist practicing in Flint, MI. Dr. Ramanathan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ramanathan 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
St. John's MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1998
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 2006
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Henry Ford Hospital - Nephrology 2006
- Henry Ford Hospital - Transplantation 2007
- Henry Ford Hospital - MI
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