Dr. Meghana Gaiki MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
35 Jolley Drive suite 203 Bloomfield CT, 06002About
Dr. Meghana Gaiki is a nephrologist practicing in Bloomfield, CT. Dr. Gaiki specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gaiki 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 Medical College 2004
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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