Dr. Sarat Kuppachi MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY IA, 52242About
Dr. Sarat Kuppachi is a nephrologist practicing in IOWA CITY, IA. Dr. Kuppachi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kuppachi 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
Stanley Medical College 1998
Madras Medical College 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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