Ajith Puram
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2001 VAIL AVE CHARLOTTE NC, 28207About
Dr. Ajith Puram is a nephrologist practicing in CHARLOTTE, NC. Dr. Puram specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Puram 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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