Mrs. Deepthi C. Kurakula M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1020 Hitt St Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Deepthi Kurakula is a nephrologist practicing in MUNCIE, IN. Dr. Kurakula specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kurakula 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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