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Dr. Wassim A El-hitti M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Wassim A El-hitti M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(12)
14601 Detroit Ave #490 Lakewood OH, 44107
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Dr. Wassim El-hitti is a nephrologist practicing in Lakewood, OH. Dr. El-hitti specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. El-hitti 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

American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine MD

American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine 2000

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 17 years of experience

Dr. Wassim A El-hitti M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 14601 Detroit Ave #490

14601 Detroit Ave #490 -
Lakewood, OH 44107
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New patients: 216-228-5500
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805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101 -
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
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Dr. Wassim A El-hitti M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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