Dr. Sailaja V Ventrapragada MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2980 Se 3rd Ct Ocala FL, 34471About
Dr. Sailaja Ventrapragada is a nephrologist practicing in Ocala, FL. Dr. Ventrapragada specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ventrapragada 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
Guntur Medical College 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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