Dr. Amit Rai MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Suite 250 Louisville KY, 40205About
Dr. Amit Rai is a nephrologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Rai specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rai 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
Government Med College Amritsar India MD 2000
Government Medical College, Karnatak University, Bellary, Mysore India 2003
Butler University in Indianapolis 2000
GOVT Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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