Dr. Smita Mahendrakar MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
185 S Orange Ave Msb H-532 Newark NJ, 07103About
Dr. Smita Mahendrakar is a nephrologist practicing in Newark, NJ. Dr. Mahendrakar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mahendrakar 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.
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Kasturba Med College Of Manipal MD
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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