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Dr. Biju Cherian MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Biju Cherian MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(6)
3821 Masthead St Ne Albuquerque NM, 87109
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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

Provider Details

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Dr. Biju Cherian MD's Practice location

Practice At 3821 Masthead St Ne

3821 Masthead St Ne -
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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New patients: 505-998-7400
Fax: 505-998-7741

5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE A -
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
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New patients: 505-370-9600
Fax: 505-355-0566

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Patient Experience with Dr. Cherian


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Dr. Biju Cherian MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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