Dr. Chakkungal P. Devidoss M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1111 Medical Center Blvd Suite S-555 Marrero LA, 70072About
Dr. Chakkungal Devidoss is a nephrologist practicing in Marrero, LA. Dr. Devidoss specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Devidoss 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 1971
Madras Medical
Madras Medical College 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 1978
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