Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2799 W Grand Blvd Detroit MI, 48202About
Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan is a nephrologist practicing in Detroit, MI. Dr. Karthikeyan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Karthikeyan 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
Madurai Med Coll- Madurai Univ- Madurai- Tn- India 1993
Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University Medical
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Chronic Kidney Disease, End-stage Renal Disease (esrd), Pancreatic Transplant And More
Professional Memberships
- Member Henry Ford Medical Group
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