Dr. Henrikas Irmantas Juknis MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6 Jungermann Cir Suite 215 Saint Peters MO, 63376About
Dr. Henrikas Juknis is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Peters, MO. Dr. Juknis specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Juknis 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
Kaunas Medical Academy 1989
Kaunas Medical Institute 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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