Dr. Darshika Chhabra MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4440 W 95th St Oak Lawn IL, 60453About
Dr. Darshika Chhabra is a nephrologist practicing in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Chhabra specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chhabra 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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