Dr. Vandana Niyyar MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1365 Clifton Rd Ne Atlanta GA, 30322About
Dr. Vandana Niyyar is a nephrologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Niyyar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Niyyar 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
Dayanand Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 2006
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2002
Provider Details
Treatments
- Angiography (angiogram), Angioplasty, Nephrotic Syndrome And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Nephrology
- Member National Kidney Foundation
- Member Renal Physicians Association
- Member Emory Healthcare Network Physician
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