Mr. Courage A Atekha M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1030 BERMUDA RUN STATESBORO GA, 30458Rating
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Dr. Courage Atekha is a nephrologist practicing in STATESBORO, GA. Dr. Atekha specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Atekha 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
Univ Tech De Santiago (Utesa)- Esc De Med- Santiago 1994
Universidad Tecnologica De Santiago 1995
Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearest Hospitals
EAST GEORGIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1499 FAIR ROAD STATESBORO GA 30458EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
200 N RIVER STREET CLAXTON GA 30417CANDLER COUNTY HOSPITALl
400 CEDAR STREET METTER GA 30439