Dr. Purshotam Lal Nagwani MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
758 Harrison Ave Riverhead NY, 11901About
Dr. Purshotam Nagwani is a nephrologist practicing in Riverhead, NY. Dr. Nagwani specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Nagwani 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
Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India 1971
Maulana Azad Medical College
Butler University in Indianapolis 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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