Dr. Sompong Kraikit MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1120 Dunvegan Rd Florence SC, 29501About
Dr. Sompong Kraikit is a nephrologist practicing in Florence, SC. Dr. Kraikit specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kraikit 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
Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand 1967
Chiang Mai University Faculty of Medicine 1967
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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