Dr. Alka Sharma M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2070 Clinton Ave Fl 4 Alameda CA, 94501About
Dr. Alka Sharma is a nephrologist practicing in Alameda, CA. Dr. Sharma specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sharma 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
Memorial Medical College, Lucknow University 1983
University of Lucknow 1985
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- Diabetes
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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