Dr. Pinnamaneni Ramakrishna Prasad M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
18100 Oakwood Blvd Suite 207 Dearborn MI, 48124About
Dr. Pinnamaneni Prasad is a nephrologist practicing in Dearborn, MI. Dr. Prasad specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Prasad 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
Washington University of Health and Sciences
NAGARJUNA UNIV 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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