Dr. Biju Cherian MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3821 Masthead St Ne Albuquerque NM, 87109About
Dr. Biju Cherian is a nephrologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Cherian specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cherian 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
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1995
Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Medical College 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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