Shivakanth Burugu M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1200 N JEFFERSON ST ALBANY GA, 31701About
Dr. Shivakanth Burugu is a nephrologist practicing in ALBANY, GA. Dr. Burugu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Burugu 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.
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Osmania Medical College
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