Dr. Bhaskerrao Patel MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
58 Big A Road Toccoa GA, 30577About
Dr. Bhaskerrao Patel is a nephrologist practicing in Toccoa, GA. Dr. Patel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Patel 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
Univ of Manchester, Fac of Med, Manchester (- Prior /) 1973
University of Manchester / Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry And Nursing 1973
University of Manchester School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Vascular Disease
- Strep Throat
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