Dr. Bob Agbogu MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1136 Cleveland Ave Suite 305 Atlanta GA, 30344About
Dr. Bob Agbogu is a nephrologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Agbogu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Agbogu 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 Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria 1981
Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen Faculty of Medicine 1981
University of Ibadan College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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