Dr. R. Bob Sankaram
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
11100 Warner Ave Suite # 260 Fountain Valley CA, 92708Rating
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Dr. R. Bob Sankaram is a nephrologist practicing in Fountain Valley, CA. Dr. Sankaram specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sankaram 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
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1969
NAGARJUNA UNIV OF GUNTUR 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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