Dr. Gautham Viswanathan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
35 COLLIER RD NW ATLANTA GA, 30309About
Dr. Gautham Viswanathan is a nephrologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Viswanathan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Viswanathan 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
Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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