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Dr. Joseph B Kwakye MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Joseph B Kwakye MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(6)
1315 N Arlington Ave Suite 210 Indianapolis IN, 46219
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Dr. Joseph Kwakye is a nephrologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Kwakye specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kwakye 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

Univ of Ghana, Med Sch, Accra, Ghana 1986

University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry 1986

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

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Dr. Joseph B Kwakye MD's Practice location

Practice At 1315 N Arlington Ave Suite 210

1315 N Arlington Ave Suite 210 -
Indianapolis, IN 46219
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New patients: 317-353-8985
Fax: 317-353-2389

Practice At 8205 E 56th St Suite 250

8205 E 56th St Suite 250 -
Indianapolis, IN 46216
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Dr. Joseph B Kwakye MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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