Dr. Sarita Kumar Cross MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
10 McDowell St Asheville NC, 28801About
Dr. Sarita Cross is a nephrologist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Cross specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cross 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
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1997
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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