Dr. Meena J. Kavil M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
497 Winn Way Suite A-210 Decatur GA, 30030About
Dr. Meena Kavil is a nephrologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Kavil specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kavil 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
Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1991
Morehouse School of Medicine 1996
Madras Medical College 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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