Dr. Renuka Sothinathan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3930 Walnut Street Suite 101 Fairfax VA, 22030Rating
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Dr. Renuka Sothinathan is a nephrologist practicing in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Sothinathan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sothinathan 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 Dublin- Trinity Coll- Sch Of Physic- Dublin- Ireland 1992
University College of Dublin
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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