Dr. Meryem Tuncel Kara MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
263 Farmington Ave Nephrology Farmington CT, 06030About
Dr. Meryem Kara is a nephrologist practicing in Farmington, CT. Dr. Kara specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kara 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
Cukurova Universitesi MD
CUKUROVA UNIV 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Awards
- 2009-2011 Outstanding Clerkship Educator
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