Dr. Michael Christopher Akom M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1600b Congress St Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. Michael Akom is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Akom specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Akom 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1999
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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