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Dr. Prasad G. Acharya M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1025 Briggs Rd Suite 148 Mount Laurel NJ, 08054About
Dr. Prasad Acharya is a nephrologist practicing in Mount Laurel, NJ. Dr. Acharya specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Acharya 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearest Hospitals
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175 MADISON AVE MOUNT HOLLY NJ 8060WEISMAN CHILDRENS REHABILITATION HOSPITALl
92 BRICK ROAD, 3RD FLOOR MARLTON NJ 8053VIRTUA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF BURLINGTON COUNTYl
175 MADISON AVE MOUNT HOLLY NJ 8060LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER OF BURLINGTON COUNTYl
218A SUNSET ROAD WILLINGBORO NJ 8046WEISMAN CHILDRENS REHABILITATION HOSPITALl
92 BRICK ROAD, 3RD FLOOR MARLTON NJ 8053