
Dr. Ashraf Ali Chattha M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1655 Bernardin Ave Suite 200 Columbia SC, 29204About
Dr. Ashraf Chattha is a nephrologist practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Chattha specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chattha 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
Medical Center Of Iran 2003
King Edward Medical University 1996
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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