Dr. Rajesh Govindasamy M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
100 Plaza Ct Suite A East Stroudsburg PA, 18301About
Dr. Rajesh Govindasamy is a nephrologist practicing in East Stroudsburg, PA. Dr. Govindasamy specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Govindasamy 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
Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1993
Madras Medical
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 2002
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Treatments
- Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, Liver Transplant And More
Fellowships
- UMDNJ - U. Hospital - Newark, NJ Nephrology/Hypertension 2001
- SUNY - Stony Brook University Hospital Renal Transplant 2002
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