Dr. Raman P Rao MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1315 N Arlington Ave Suite 210 Indianapolis IN, 46219About
Dr. Raman Rao is a nephrologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Rao specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rao 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
Kakatiya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Warrangal- Ap- India 1988
Kakatiya Medical College 1988
Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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