Dr. Altaf Rasool M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
88 Norwich New London Tpke Suite 2 Uncasville CT, 06382About
Dr. Altaf Rasool is a nephrologist practicing in Uncasville, CT. Dr. Rasool specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rasool 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
THE RAWALPUNDI MEDICAL COLLEGE 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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