Dr. Jyotheen S. Karam M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1020 N Highland Ave Suite C-2 Murfreesboro TN, 37130About
Dr. Jyotheen Karam is a nephrologist practicing in Murfreesboro, TN. Dr. Karam specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Karam 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
Butler University in Indianapolis 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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