Dr. Ndubueze Fidelis Okonkwo MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5571 Read Blvd New Orleans LA, 70126About
Dr. Ndubueze Okonkwo is a nephrologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Okonkwo specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Okonkwo 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 Central Del Este (Uce)- Esc De Med- San Pedro De MacOris 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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