Dr. Elias Pitaras M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1029 Medical Center Cir Mayfield KY, 42066Rating
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Dr. Elias Pitaras is a nephrologist practicing in Mayfield, KY. Dr. Pitaras specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pitaras 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
Debreceni Orvostudomanyi Egyetem Debrecen Hungary MD
Med University Debrecen 2002
University of Debrecen Medical School and Health Science Centre 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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615 OLD SYMSONIA ROAD BENTON KY 42025