Dr. Ali Kheirbek MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5454 Hohman Ave Hammond IN, 46320About
Dr. Ali Kheirbek is a nephrologist practicing in Hammond, IN. Dr. Kheirbek specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kheirbek 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 Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1972
University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine 1972
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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