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Dr. Ramya Ramakrishnan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
506 6th St Brooklyn NY, 11215About
Dr. Ramya Ramakrishnan is a nephrologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Ramakrishnan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ramakrishnan 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1999
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- Dr. Dean Clinton Preddie M.D.577 Prospect Avenue Brooklyn NY 11215
- Dr. Kotresha Neelakantappa MD506 6th St Brooklyn NY 11215
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Nearest Hospitals
KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTERl
451 CLARKSON AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11203