Dr. Ashtar Chami M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1365 Clifton Rd Ne Bldg B6th Suite 6400 Atlanta GA, 30322About
Dr. Ashtar Chami is a nephrologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Chami specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chami 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
McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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