Vishal Ratkalkar, MD, FACP, FASN Nephrologist

Ratkalkar

Dr. Ratkalkar believes in empowering his patients with the knowledge of their problems so that they can become active participants in their healthcare. He strongly believes in educating them on all aspects of their disease and the treatment options available. This approach enables patients to make decisions that will complement their lifestyle and needs. He believes in collaborative care that enables individuals to lead their healthiest lives. Integrating the most recent medical advances combined with compassion and courtesy, are the core values of his practice.

Dr. Ratkalkar has served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and as Associate Program Director of a residency program in Wisconsin prior to moving to Georgia. He continues to have a keen interest in keeping up with the current updates in Nephrology, and is a published expert in treating patients with kidney stones.

Dr. Ratkalkar is currently board-certified in Nephrology and certified in Internal Medicine in 2004. He completed his fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin, where he was the Chief Fellow, and did his residency at Raritan Bay Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident. He is a Fellow with the American College of Physicians and American Society of Nephrology. He has been the author of several publications and has written two textbook chapters in the field of Nephrology, including a chapter about “Clinical Evaluation of Hematuria” and “Mechanism of Stone Formation” in reputed peer reviewed books.

Philosophy of Care:
“By working together with patients, care partners, primary care physicians, and specialists, patients will receive the best care and achieve the best possible health outcomes.”

Speciality:
Nephrology and Hypertension

Education:
Medical School: Armed Forces Medical College, India
Certificate in Medical Humanities - Drew University NJ
Residency: Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin

Appointments/ Academic positions:
Assistant Prof of Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin (2006-10)
Associate program director Transitional Year Residency Program- WFH- St.Josephs Milwaukee- 2006-2010.
Medical Director at Davita Poplar Newnan.
Medical Director of Home dialysis program at Davita Newnan.

Special Interests:
Chronic kidney disease, dialysis care with special interest in home dialysis, stone disease prevention, secondary hypertension evaluation, post transplant care, electrolyte and acid base disorders, End Stage Renal Disease.

Hospital Affiliations:
Piedmont Newnan & Piedmont Fayetteville.

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When you book an appointment at Georgia Renal & Hypertension Care, you can be certain that you will receive the highest quality, personalized healthcare. Dr. Ratkalkar will inform you of the best treatment options and make sure you receive the most comprehensive care for all kidney related conditions.

For your convenience we have a wide selection of days and times available for appointments and we accept most major insurance plans. Dr. Ratkalkar is on staff at most hospitals in the area and is here to answer your questions, educate you on your options, and make you comfortable with your healthcare decisions.

At our office, you can feel confident that we are looking out for your well-being and best health.

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Georgia Renal & Hypertension Care

2326 HWY 34 East, Suite 201 Newnan, GA 30265

Georgia Renal & Hypertension Care

115 Sumner Road, 2^nd floor Fayetteville, GA 30214

Georgia Renal & Hypertension Care

195 Parkwood Circle,
Carrollton, GA 30117

For any of the three locations you can reach us at:

Phone : (678) 664-1545
Fax: (678) 664-1546
Email: april@grhkidney.com

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