Dr. Asif Rahman M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2345 Chesterfield Ave Suite 301 Charleston WV, 25304About
Dr. Asif Rahman is a nephrologist practicing in Charleston, WV. Dr. Rahman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rahman 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
J N Med Coll, Aligarh Muslim Univ, Aligarh, Up, India 1976
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences 1975
Medical Center Of Iran 1979
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College 1976
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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