Dr. Sudarshan Siva MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8600 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD, 20814About
Dr. Sudarshan Siva is a nephrologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Siva specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Siva 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
St George',s University MD
St. George's University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Pancreatitis
- Heart Disease
- Pneumonia
- Vascular Disease
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