
Dr. Nagaratnam Arul Ranjithan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
517 E Oldtown Rd Cumberland MD, 21502About
Dr. Nagaratnam Ranjithan is a nephrologist practicing in Cumberland, MD. Dr. Ranjithan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ranjithan 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 Of Colombo- Fac Of Med- Colombo- Sri Lanka 1969
University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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