Dr. Babatunde Tenitayo Fariyike MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
208 Cherokee Rd Thomaston GA, 30286About
Dr. Babatunde Fariyike is a nephrologist practicing in Thomaston, GA. Dr. Fariyike specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Fariyike 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 1979
University of Ibadan College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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