Dr. Dr. Kathleen Uy
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3120 South 27th Street Milwaukee WI, 53215About
Dr. Kathleen Uy is a nephrologist practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Uy specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Uy 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.
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University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine
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