Sumant Chugh
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
619 19th Street South Birmingham AL, 35233Rating
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Dr. Sumant Chugh is a nephrologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Chugh specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chugh 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- Boston University Medical Center 1996
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