Dr. Geetha Balasubramanian MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1370 W Liberty St Farmington MO, 63640About
Dr. Geetha Balasubramanian is a nephrologist practicing in Farmington, MO. Dr. Balasubramanian specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Balasubramanian 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
Thanjavur Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Thanjavur- Tn- India 1993
Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University,Thanjavur, India 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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