Dr. Sudhir K Julka MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3939 Houma Blvd Building 3 Suite 7 Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. Sudhir Julka is a nephrologist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Julka specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Julka 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
Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India 1979
Maulana Azad Medical College 1979
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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