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Raj Alappan, MD, Nephrology, Columbus, GA

RajAlappanMDFACP FCCP FASN

Nephrology • Columbus, GA

Glomerular Disease

Nephrologist / Partner

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  • Office

    6228 Bradley Park Dr
    Ste A
    Columbus, GA 31904
    Phone+1 706-322-1486
    Fax+1 706-324-3419

Summary

  • Dr. Raj Alappan is a nephrologist in Columbus, GA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown West and St. Francis Hospital. He received his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and has been in practice 42 years. He specializes in glomerular disease and is experienced in glomerular disease, anti-glomerular basement membrane disease, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, membranous glomerulonephritis, and diabetic kidney disease.

Education & Training

  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Nephrology, 1998 - 2000
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Westindies
    University of WestindiesDM (Doctorate in Medicine - PhD), Internal Medicine , 1981 - 1984
  • University of Wales
    University of WalesDTCD, Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases, 1980 - 1980
  • Bangalore Medical College
    Bangalore Medical CollegeClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2000 - 2024
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1995 - 2000
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of The Am. College of Chest Physicians Am. Thoracic Society
  • Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians, 1997
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Significant decrease in PD Peritonitis rate using FMC multiple tubing segment set with stay safe pin compared to Baxter mini cap extended transfer set.
    Harish R Alappan, Jennifer Thompson RN & Raj Alappan MD FACP FASN, ASN Annual Meeting - Kidney Week October 28th 2018, San Diego, California USA, 10/25/2018
  • A new to assess CKD progression: Correlation of Renal Ultrasound measurement to Comorbities, CKD Stages and Total Renal & Parenchymal Cortical Volume.
    Harish R Alappan & Raj Alappan MD, ASN Kidney Week, ASN Annual Meeting 2017, Morian Convention Center, New Orleans LA, 11/3/2017
  • Phosphorus levels in commonly consumed beverages
    Uma Alappan & Raj Alappan, ASN Annual Conference KidneyWK16, Chicago, 11/5/2016

Professional Memberships

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