Dr. Akkaraju V.s. Sarma M.D.,
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1004 Ward St W Douglas GA, 31533About
Dr. Akkaraju Sarma is a nephrologist practicing in Douglas, GA. Dr. Sarma specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sarma 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
Madras Medical College 1959
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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