Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5760 W Thunderbird Rd Suite G790 Glendale AZ, 85306About
Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan is a nephrologist practicing in Glendale, AZ. Dr. Balakrishnan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Balakrishnan 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
University of Madras, Faculty of Medicine, Nadu, India
Madras Medical College 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Fellowships
- St. John Hospital - Detroit, Michigan
- University of Tennessee - Memphis
- (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine)), UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, MEMPHIS, TN 1998
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