Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 100 DES MOINES IA, 50309About
Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy is a nephrologist practicing in Darby, PA. Dr. Sundaramurthy specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sundaramurthy 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.
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