Ashwin P. Jaikishen M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4409 Utica St Suite 100 Metairie Louisiana, 70006Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Ashwin Jaikishen is a nephrologist practicing in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Jaikishen specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Jaikishen 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.
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Nephrology (Internal Medicine)
Provider Details
Internships
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Fellowships
- LSU Health New Orleans (Nephrology);
Professional Society Memberships
- Louisiana State Medical Society, Jefferson Parish Medical Society, American Society of Nephrology
Articles and Publications
- Published abstract and article
What do you attribute your success to?
- His supportive wife.
Hobbies / Sports
- Boxing, Traveling
Ashwin P. Jaikishen M.D.'s Practice location
New Orleans Nephrology Associates
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