Dr. Latha Velusamy M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2811 Duke Of Gloucester St Suite 103 Desoto TX, 75115About
Dr. Latha Velusamy is a nephrologist practicing in Desoto, TX. Dr. Velusamy specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Velusamy 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
Coimbatore Medical College 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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