Dr. David Harry Cahan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1155 Centre St Suite 5985 Jamaica Plain MA, 02130About
Dr. David Cahan is a nephrologist practicing in Jamaica Plain, MA. Dr. Cahan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cahan 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 Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1974
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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