Dr. Sammy M. Mugambi M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3620 M L King Jr Dr Sw Atlanta GA, 30331About
Dr. Sammy Mugambi is a nephrologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Mugambi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mugambi 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
University Of Nairobi, College Of Health Sciences 1998
University of Nairobi School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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