Dr. Achal K Desai M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6850 Hilltop Rd Suite 100 Shawnee KS, 66226About
Dr. Achal Desai is a nephrologist practicing in Shawnee, KS. Dr. Desai specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Desai 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
Sardar Patel Med Coll, Rajasthan Univ, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India MD
Sardar Patel Med Coll, Rajasthan Univ, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India 1995
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Professional Memberships
- Member Saint Luke's Care
Fellowships
- Med/Nephrology, University of Oklahoma HSC, Oklahoma City, OK 2004
- Nephrology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 2004
- University of Oklahoma Medical Center
- Nephrology - (University Of Oklahoma)
Dr. Achal K Desai M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 6850 Hilltop Rd Suite 100
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