
Dr. Syed M Alam M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
227 N Lee St Americus GA, 31709About
Dr. Syed Alam is a nephrologist practicing in Americus, GA. Dr. Alam specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Alam 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
Kakatiya Medical College 1981
Mechanical Engineering 1999
Chengdu Institute of Physical Education
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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- Dr. Kothapalli N Reddy MD1516 South Lee Street Americus GA 31709
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PHOEBE SUMTER MEDICAL CENTERl
126 HIGHWAY 280 W AMERICUS GA 31719FLINT RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
509 SUMTER STREET, BOX 770 MONTEZUMA GA 31063