Dr. Ziad Maurice Ashkar M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette LA, 70506About
Dr. Ziad Ashkar is a nephrologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Ashkar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ashkar 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
Emory University School Of Medicine
Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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