Dr. Hrishikesh Ghanekar MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1025 Maine St Quincy IL, 62301About
Dr. Hrishikesh Ghanekar is a nephrologist practicing in Quincy, IL. Dr. Ghanekar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ghanekar 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
B.J. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India MD
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College 1997
BJ Medical College 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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