Dr. Ather Zafar M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
300 Medical Pkwy Suite 222 Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. Ather Zafar is a nephrologist practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Zafar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zafar 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
QUAIDEAZAM MEDICAL COLLEGE 1997
Army Medical College 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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