Dr. Lakshmi Lavanya Sodagum M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
67 High St Suite 102 Newton NJ, 07860About
Dr. Lakshmi Sodagum is a nephrologist practicing in Newton, NJ. Dr. Sodagum specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sodagum 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
Andhra Medical College, Univ of Health Sciences 1998
Guntur Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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