Dr. Alexandra E Straight MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2085 RICE ST ROSEVILLE MN, 55113About
Dr. Alexandra Straight is a nephrologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Straight specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Straight 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
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 2001
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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