Dr. Asan M. Ariff M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
13943 N 91st Ave Suite H100 Peoria AZ, 85381About
Dr. Asan Ariff is a nephrologist practicing in Peoria, AZ. Dr. Ariff specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ariff 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
Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1991
Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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