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Dr. Kariappa Appachu MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

350 W. Thomas Road Phoenix AZ, 85013

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Dr. Kariappa Appachu is a nephrologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Appachu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Appachu 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

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Dr. Kariappa Appachu MD's Practice location

Practice At 350 W. Thomas Road

350 W. Thomas Road -
Phoenix, AZ 85013
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2149 E WARNER RD STE 101 -
TEMPE, AZ 85284
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New patients: 480-610-6100
Fax: 480-464-0189

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