Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Chirumamilla M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3400 S CRATER RD PETERSBURG VA, 23805About
Dr. Vijaya Chirumamilla is a nephrologist practicing in PETERSBURG, VA. Dr. Chirumamilla specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chirumamilla 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
Rangaraya Med Coll, Univ Hlth Sci, Vijayawada, Kak MD
Andhra Medical College 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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