Dr. Pranav Sandilya Garimella M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1901 W Harrison St Resident, Internal M Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Pranav Garimella is a nephrologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Garimella specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Garimella 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Pondicherry, India Medical Degree
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL Other Degree
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA Other Degree
University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN Other Degree
Nephrologist Medical Degree
Assistant Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Medical management to prevent recurrent nephrolithiasis in adults: a systematic review for an American College of Physicians Clinical Guideline.
- Current issues in the management and monitoring of hypertension in chronic kidney disease.
- Incident diabetic foot ulcers and mortality in hemodialysis patients.
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