Dr. Nazifa Banu MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
246 Hamburg Tpke Suite#207 Wayne NJ, 07470About
Dr. Nazifa Banu is a nephrologist practicing in Wayne, NJ. Dr. Banu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Banu 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
Rajshahi Med Coll- Rajshahi- Bangladesh 1987
Rajshahi Medical College 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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