Mr. Ranjit K. Cheriyan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3930 Walnut Street Suite #101 Fairfax Virginia, 22030About
Ranjit K. Cheriyan, MD, FACP, works for Virginia Nephrology Group in Fairfax, Virginia. He is also an assistant professor of internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Cheriyan also serves on the board of Innovative Dialysis and served as a Director of DaVita Dialysis, the nation's largest supplier of nephrology equipment. He serves the Indian medical community as a Former Governor of the Eastern Region of Karola medical graduates. Coming from a medical background, Dr. Cheriyan was also honored for his educational prowess with a Top community teaching award from the American College of Physicians.
Education and Training
Sri Krishna Medical College
Sri Krishna Med Coll, Bihar Univ, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India 1979
Sri Krishna Medical College 1979
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University -
Awards
- Best Teacher
- ACP Community Teaching Award, 2012
Fellowships
- Georgetown University Hospital (Nephrology, Hypertension)
Professional Society Memberships
- Arlington County Medical Society, Virginia Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (Past President), Association of Karola Medical Graduates
Articles and Publications
- 2 Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
His Love of Medicine, Focus on Science from a Young age and a Family Background in Medicine, Engineering and Law
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Choir, Building a Hospital in India and Dialysis Centers in Caribbean
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American College of Nephrology
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