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Dr. Ajay Kher MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
55 Lake Ave N Dept. Of Nephrology Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Ajay Kher is a nephrologist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Kher specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kher 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Awards
- 2008 Walter J Daly Outstanding Internal Medicine Resident
Professional Memberships
- Member UMass Memorial Medical Group
Fellowships
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Fellow:Nephrology 2008
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Fellow:Nephrology 2011
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael J. Shih M.D.50 MEMORIAL DR LEOMINSTER MA 01453
- Dr. Eric S. Iida MD55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA 01655
- Dr. Matthew J Trainor M.D.55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA 01655
- Dr. Maria B. Delrosario M.D.85 PRESCOTT ST WORCESTER MA 01605
- Dr. Marguerite A Hawley M.D.55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA 01655
- Dr. Jahan J. Montague M.D.55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA 01655
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1701 N SENATE BLVD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46202COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EASTl
1500 N RITTER AVE INDIANAPOLIS IN 46219