Dr. Shirisha Bodana D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Shirisha Bodana is a nephrologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Bodana specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bodana 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
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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