Ashwin P. Jaikishen M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Ashwin P. Jaikishen M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(1)
4409 Utica St Suite 100 Metairie Louisiana, 70006
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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

MaleEnglish

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

4409 Utica St Suite 100 -
Metairie, Louisiana 70006
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New patients: 504-457-3687
www.nonakidney.com

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Ashwin P. Jaikishen M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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