Dr. Bhabendra N. Putatunda M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
212 Babb Dr Suite B Lebanon TN, 37087About
Dr. Bhabendra Putatunda is a nephrologist practicing in Lebanon, TN. Dr. Putatunda specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Putatunda 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
Unconfirmed Foreign Training MD
University of Calcutta / Medical College 1981
Calcutta National Medical College 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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