Dr. Maureen Ngozi Achuko M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
557 Sandhurst Dr Fayetteville NC, 28304About
Dr. Maureen Achuko is a nephrologist practicing in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Achuko specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Achuko 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 Ife- Fac Of Hlth Sci- Ife- Nigeria 1989
Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile-Ife, Nigeria (Formerly University Of Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria) Health Sciences
Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ultrasound (sonogram)
Professional Memberships
- Member ACP
- Member AMA
- Member American Society Of diagnostic and interventioanl Nephrology
- Member American Society Of Nephrology
- Member Renal Physicians Association
Fellowships
- Medical College of Virginia, Nephrology, VA, USA 2002
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