
Dr. Shailaja Chidella M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1649 Mcfarland Blvd N Tuscaloosa AL, 35406About
Dr. Shailaja Chidella is a nephrologist practicing in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dr. Chidella specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chidella 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
Deccan College of Medical Sciences 2006
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Nearby Providers
- Mr. Dirk L Berry MD1649 Mcfarland Blvd N Tuscaloosa AL 35406
- Mr. Garfield D Ramdeen MD1649 Mcfarland Blvd N Tuscaloosa AL 35406
- Dr. James Askew M.D.7708 Mountbatten Rd Ne Tuscaloosa AL 35406
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