Dr. Karina Sulaiman M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1501 Kings Hwy Department Of Medici Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. Karina Sulaiman is a nephrologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Sulaiman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sulaiman 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
Aga Khan University Medical College 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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