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Dr. Rizwan Akhtar M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Rizwan Akhtar M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

793 Eastern Byp Suite G03 Richmond KY, 40475
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Dr. Rizwan Akhtar is a nephrologist practicing in Richmond, KY. Dr. Akhtar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Akhtar 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.

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793 Eastern Byp Suite G03 -
Richmond, KY 40475
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New patients: 859-626-1700
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1036 Center Drive, Suite A -
Richmond, KY 40475
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