Dr. Sudarshan Hebbar MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6530 Troost Suite A17 Kansas City MO, 64131About
Dr. Sudarshan Hebbar is a nephrologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Hebbar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hebbar 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1989
Tulane University School of Medicine 1989
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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