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Vasanthi Balaraman MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1265 UNION AVE STE 184 MEMPHIS TN, 38104About
Dr. Vasanthi Balaraman is a nephrologist practicing in MEMPHIS, TN. Dr. Balaraman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Balaraman 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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- Dr. Albert Ndzengue M.D.1030 Jefferson Ave Memphis TN 38104
- Dr. Satyaki Banerjee M.D.,FASN1407 Union Ave Memphis TN 38104
- Dr. Robert Bradley Canada MD1325 EASTMORELAND AVE STE 220 MEMPHIS TN 38104
- Dr. Hugh Hermes Williams MD220 S Claybrook St Memphis TN 38104
- Dr. Barry M Wall MD1030 JEFFERSON AVE MEMPHIS TN 38104
- Dr. Arif Showkat MD1325 EASTMORELAND AVE STE 220 MEMPHIS TN 38104
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3000 GETWELL RD MEMPHIS TN 38118