Dr. Nawaf Ghatfan Atassi M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
608a Airport Rd Kinston NC, 28504About
Dr. Nawaf Atassi is a nephrologist practicing in Kinston, NC. Dr. Atassi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Atassi 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 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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