Dr. Karen A Douek MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
9427 Sw Barnes Rd Suite 396 Portland OR, 97225About
Dr. Karen Douek is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Douek specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Douek 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 Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- OHSU, PORTLAND, OR, Nephrology 1990
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