Dr. Rakesh Lattupalli M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4967 Crooks Rd Suite 120 Troy MI, 48098About
Dr. Rakesh Lattupalli is a nephrologist practicing in Troy, MI. Dr. Lattupalli specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lattupalli 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
Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Kidney Problems, High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Kidney Transplant
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