Dr. Shobha Ratnam M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3120 Glendale Ave Medicine Toledo OH, 43614About
Dr. Shobha Ratnam is a nephrologist practicing in Toledo, OH. Dr. Ratnam specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ratnam 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
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1999
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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