Mr. Muthiyaliah Babu M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1401 E Main St Santa Maria CA, 93454About
Dr. Muthiyaliah Babu is a nephrologist practicing in Santa Maria, CA. Dr. Babu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Babu 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
Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1971
Madras Medical College 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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