Dr. Ashok Dattu Sastry MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1921 Waldemere St Suite 413 Sarasota FL, 34239About
Dr. Ashok Sastry is a nephrologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Sastry specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sastry 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
Wayne State University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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